Funchal, between the Atlantic and the mountains – An artist-run residency for creation and exchange

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No formal education, institutional recognition or prior residency experience required.

Funchal, between the Atlantic and the mountains – An artist-run residency for creation and exchange Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 Country: Portugal Set within a seven-bedroom house overlooking the Bay of Funchal, Escola Normal Madeira is a place to live, create and spend time with other artists — between the Atlantic Ocean, the mountains and the cultural life of the island. We welcome artists from all disciplines and at all stages of their practice: musicians, dancers, writers, photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, performers, textile practitioners and those whose work resists definition. Some arrive with a clear project in mind; others come looking for time, distance, experimentation or a change of rhythm. Life at the house unfolds through shared meals, conversations, individual work and spontaneous collaborations. Residents have access to an arts and crafts workspace, a music studio and the shared spaces and patios of the house. Madeira offers a particular context for a residency: an island with a singular natural landscape and an active cultural scene, while still offering the distance and quiet needed for focused work or retreat. There are no mandatory outcomes. Artists are welcome to create, research, experiment, collaborate or simply give their practice the time and space it needs. For those who wish to share their work, there is also the possibility of creating an event at the house — from a performance or concert to an exhibition, screening, open studio or other public presentation. APPLICATIONS: [email protected] Duration of residency Come for a week, a month or longer. The rhythm and duration of each residency are shaped together, according to the needs of the artist and the possibilities of the house. Accommodation Artists stay in a private bedroom within the Escola Normal residency house in Funchal. Residents have access to shared bathrooms, a communal kitchen, dining and living areas, laundry facilities, balconies and several outdoor patios, including a central covered patio. The seven-bedroom house overlooks the Bay of Funchal and is located around five minutes from the sea, allowing artists to live and work in the same environment throughout their stay. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Escola Normal Funchal welcomes artists from all disciplines, including music, visual arts, photography, film, performance, writing, textile practices, design and interdisciplinary projects. Residents have access to an arts and crafts workspace and a music studio, as well as shared indoor areas and patios that can accommodate different creative practices. Artists should let the Escola Normal team know in advance if they intend to use a specific workspace or require particular equipment, so availability and practical needs can be discussed before arrival.Studio / Workspace Residents have access to shared creative spaces within the house, including an arts and crafts studio and a music studio, alongside communal indoor spaces and patios that can accommodate different forms of artistic work. The studios are shared and their use should be arranged in advance. Access to the music studio may involve an additional fee depending on the purpose and technical requirements of its use. The house can also become a space for presenting work. Residents interested in sharing their practice with an audience may propose an event during their stay, using the house and its patios for a performance, concert, exhibition, screening, open studio or another format developed together with the Escola Normal team.Fees and support The residency fee is €30 per day. Longer stays may benefit from an adjusted daily rate, depending on the duration of the residency. The fee includes private accommodation, access to the communal areas of the house and use of the shared creative workspaces, subject to availability and prior arrangement. Use of the music studio may involve an additional cost depending on the purpose and technical requirements of the session. Residents also become part of the wider Escola Normal community during their stay, connecting with an artistic network active between Funchal and Porto. Expectations towards the artist There are no mandatory outcomes or production requirements during the residency. Artists are free to use their time at Escola Normal Funchal in the way that best supports their practice, whether that means creating, researching, experimenting, resting or collaborating. Residents are invited, but not required, to activate the house with their work. This can take the form of a performance, concert, exhibition, screening, open studio, workshop, conversation or another public event developed according to the artist’s practice. More than anything, we ask artists to engage respectfully with the shared environment of the house and contribute to the spirit of curiosity, generosity and exchange that shapes the Escola Normal community. Application information Artists can apply by sending the following materials in a single PDF document (maximum 10 MB): Short biography (max. 300 words) Artist statement or project description (max. 500 words) Portfolio, website or links to previous work (up to 10 examples) Preferred residency dates and duration Contact information Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Escola Normal team. We welcome artists from all disciplines, backgrounds and stages of their careers. Selection is based on the artist’s motivation, the practical suitability of the project for the spaces available in Funchal and the potential for exchange within the Escola Normal community. Formal education, institutional recognition or previous residency experience are not required. We are particularly interested in artists who are curious, experimental, generous in sharing ideas and open to living and working alongside other creative practitioners. Escola Normal values process as much as outcome. We encourage applications from artists pursuing unconventional paths, interdisciplinary approaches, unfinished ideas, unexpected obsessions and projects that may not easily fit within traditional artistic frameworks. E-MAIL: [email protected]

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Send a single PDF (max 10MB) with short bio, artist statement/project description, portfolio or links, preferred residency dates, and contact information.