Residency at Hangar for Visual Artists

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Hangar

OPEN CALL | Residency at Hangar for Visual Artists Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 Country: Portugal The Residency Program at Hangar encourages dialogue, exchange and experimentation. The program is non-prescriptive and process-based, allowing visiting artists to develop projects in response to their new environment, or to conduct research benefiting from Lisbon’s resources. The Residencies Program is firmly established in the Lisbon arts scene, promoting diverse cultures and practices through international and experimental projects. Our aim is to nurture interdisciplinary and conceptual visual arts, with special focus on cross cultural connections, explorations of the postcolonial, diasporic experience, history and memory. Hangar develops several International Residency Programs that give non-resident artists in Portugal or Lisbon the opportunity to live and work in Graça, one of the most artistic and cultural neighborhood within Lisbon. Artists can aplly for a period of one month to three months. Longer residencies can also be arranged upon request. The program aims to facilitate the international exchange and the exchange of ideas through artistic practice in the areas of visual arts, performance, photography and video. Through strategic partnerships in the international art world and institutions linked to cultural production and artistic research in various countries, mainly through the Triangle Network, the Hangar residency program aims to strengthen the existing exchange between Portugal, Europe, Africa and South America. Duration of residency Artists can apply for a period of one to three months. Longer periods need to be discussed beforehand. Accommodation Hangar offers 7 living and work studios for residency in a private format. There are 4 studios with private bathroom and kitchenette facilities and 3 private studios that have a co-working format with shared kitchen and WC facilities.   Disciplines, work equipment and assistance HANGAR invites artists who practice the visual arts, with special focus on those who work in filmmaking, photography and performance. The special equipment HANGAR provides includes: D.Y.A. tools, studio space, a photo laboratory, a music studio, a painting room and a library. The residency program includes curatorial support (tutorials), studio visits, local art space visits and an Open Day (public presentation)Studio / Workspace The private accommodation and studio are located within the same space. Artists also have access to shared co-working space.Fees and support Artists are expected to pay for their expenses. This includes studio space and accommodation, which are both in-situ. Costs start from €1,000.00/month to €1,400.00/month. Expectations towards the artist Artists are expected to partake in Artist Talks, Workshops and Open Studio events at Hangar. This is a valuable opportunity for artists to promote and raise awareness about their work, giving them the chance to create a dialogue of exchange between themselves and the diverse audiences that attend the events, thus working to raise their artist profile. Application information Potential residents should apply to HANGAR by email. The selection is decided by a jury that determines the most promising candidates. Please email us at residency@hangar.com.pt with the following information in ONE pdf document: - The subject of the email needs to include the selection of the type of residency you’re interested in (Visual arts, writing, research/curatorial practices, or music). - A brief description of the work you intend to create during your residency - Bio/CV - Portfolio - The dates which you intend to stay at Hangar. Once we receive the application, we will get back to you with our decision. Residents are subject to approval and to space availability. Upon acceptance, we will assist residents with funding applications if needed.

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Non-resident artists in Portugal; one to three months; interdisciplinary visual arts focus