Aviário Studio Artist Book Residency Spring/Summer 2027

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Aviário Studio

Aviário Studio Artist Book Residency Spring/Summer 2027 Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 Country: Portugal An art residency provides the technical conditions, time, and space to develop ideas and try new approaches. It is a moment that promotes connection between artists from different backgrounds and consequently the exchange of knowledge and experiences. Aviário Studio Artist Book Residency aims to promote the exploration and production in the Artist Book field. Artist books are consensually understood as an object that takes the shape or the dynamics of a book, and is made by an artist. There are many ways to conceive a book, and given the multidisciplinary features of Aviário Studio, it is possible to pursue very distinct paths. We offer the conditions to test possibilities and materialize ideas. On one hand, it can be a moment of transition, more connected to experimentation and research; on the other hand, it can be the point of consolidation of a project translated into the production of a new body of work. The duration, focus and outcome of the residency is defined by the participating artist’s goals. Duration of residency The duration of the residency can be 2 weeks up till 6 months. Accommodation You are free to decide if you want to stay at Aviário Studio’s accommodations or search for a place on your own. Aviário Studio has a guest house in the center of Ferreira do Zêzere and 2 km away from the studio (20min walk). If you decide to stay at Aviário Studio’s accommodations, you will be living in a shared house. The house is on the ground floor, and has one living room, an equipped kitchen, one bathroom, one toilet, three bedrooms, and outside space. There is free wi-fi at the house. All residents are responsible for their own bed-making, and for maintaining a clean and quiet house environment. We advise you to rent a car, especially if you want to enjoy what the region has to offer, because public transports here are limited or non-existent. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance BOOK BINDING Krause Book Binding Press 56 x 75 cm – 22,05 x 29,53 in Cutting Table 240 x 140 cm – 94,49 x 55,12 in Paper Guillotine 80 cm – 31,5 in Sewing Machine PRINTMAKING Polymetaal Press 260 x 140 cm – 102,36 x 55,12 in Reig Press 100 x 60 cm – 39,37 x 23,62 in Paper Soaking Sink Glass Inking Tables Hot Table 50 x 35 cm DIGITAL Wi-fi Printer/Scanner A4 -A3 Vinyl and Paper Cutting Plotter 120 cm/47,24 in 27’’ monitors SCREEN PRINTING UV Light Exposure Unit 150 x 120 cm – 59,06 x 47,24 in 2 Drying Racks Screen Printing Tables Vacuum Printing Tables DIGITAL VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY Video and digital CameraPhotography 35mm analog photography camera Light Set 35 and 56mm Black and White Enlargers Dark Room (Black and White) PAINTING & DRAWING Individual spaces Easels Wood board for paper and fabric PAINTING Painting Booth Air Compressor 200 L WOOD Band Saw 20 cm Wood Sanding Machine Circular Saw Router Bench Drill Press (Stationary Jig Saw) Scroll Saw Woodworking Lathe Stationary Planner Miter Saw METAL Welding Machine Metal Miter Saw Cutting Bending Press 90º Brake Machine 100 cm/39,37 in (Slip Roll Machine) Plasma Cutter Bench Drill Press Horizontal Drill Press Bench Grinder Metal Guillotine 100 cm/39,37 in PLASTIC Bench Saw Foam Cutter Vinyl Cutter Hot Air Gun CERAMICS Electric Kiln 220L (1260º) Electric Kiln 160L (1050º) 3 Electrical Pottery Wheels. At the studio there will always be at least one person to assist and advise artists about techniques, equipment, materials and suppliers. Project discussion at the beginning of the residency and a final discussion/open studio at the end. Complementary assistance or training can be booked and has the cost of 20€ per hour.Studio / Workspace Aviário Studio is a creative playground in the countryside, right in the middle of Portugal. The building is a renovated aviary immersed in nature and just 2 km/1,24 mi away from Ferreira do Zêzere town, and 6 km/3,73 mi away from the river Zêzere. The studios are a set of workshops, with common spaces and individual workspaces: – 1 common area with kitchen and 3 toilets (one adapted for people with reduced mobility)– 1 room for the development of projects with irregular dimensions and/or materials– 4 workshops: 2 are equipped to work image: screen printing, printmaking, digital work, drawing and bookbinding. 2 are equipped to work object: wood, metal and ceramics– large area of outside spaceFees and support Residency Fee includes : – accommodation in a shared house, – studio access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) -access to the workshops and equipment according to each participant experience – project discussion   2 weeks – 600 € 3 weeks – 900 € 4 weeks – 1200 € 5 weeks – 1500 € 6 weeks – 1800 € Materials and meals not included.  We will give you a precise quotation for your residency after your application. Studio Support (training or assistance) is 20€ per hour. At the moment we do not have any grant available, but we encourage artists to apply for external financial support. Expectations towards the artist Optional:Exhibition, Donation of an art piece to Aviário Studio’s Collection, Workshop, Open Studio, Public Talk, Other. Application information Online Applications.No application fees. Send the following information to aviariostudio@gmail.com – Full Name– Email Address– Phone Number– Nationality– Birth Date– Check-in and check-out dates (for us to confirm availability)– Accommodation: Would you like to stay at Aviário Studio House? Will you bring a partner?– Choose your residency: Self-directed Residency, Guided Art Residency or Assisted Production Residency– Brief description of your project -Online portfolio or 5-6 pictures of your work

Entry fee

Fee-free

Eligibility

Artists working in the artist book field; no explicit nationality restriction stated