This art residency program offers artists from around the world the opportunity to focus on their work in a post-industrial space near Lisbon, Portugal. The residency includes various support systems such as curatorial guidance, visits to galleries and museums, a final exhibition, and documentation of the works.

Program Details

Location: Parque Empresarial do Barreiro, near Lisbon, Portugal.

Duration: Residencies typically last 1 to 2 months. The specific dates for 2026 are:

PADA 57: April - May (April 7, 2026 to June 2, 2026)

PADA 58: June - July (June 9, 2026 to August 3, 2026)

PADA 59: September (September 1, 2026 to September 28, 2026)

PADA 60: October - November (October 6, 2026 to November 30, 2026)

Support:

Private studio and accommodation

Curatorial guidance and studio visits

Technical assistance

Historical and industrial tours of the region

Visits to museums and galleries in Lisbon

Final group exhibition

Documentation of artworks and the artistic process

Cost: The residency fee is 1550 Euros per month, which includes the studio, accommodation, and access to facilities. Artists are expected to self-fund their expenses, and PADA encourages them to apply for grants.

Required Documents:

Personal and contact information

Preferred time period for the residency

CV

Cover letter (max. 300 words)

Artist statement (max. 300 words)

Project proposal (max. 300 words)

Portfolio (max. 10 pages, 12 MB)

A few sentences on how your project minimizes environmental impact.

A few sentences on why you are interested in this residency and your expectations.

How to Apply: Applications are submitted through an Open Call, and applicants must fill out the online application form. All documents must be submitted in English.

Application Deadline

The final deadline for submitting applications is October 19, 2025.

Online Gallery, in line with its commitment to supporting artists in participating in international programs, will be at the service of esteemed artists and intellectuals for consultation, registration, resume preparation, proposal writing, motivation letter drafting, and personal website design for applications to residencies and calls. Interested individuals should send their consultation requests, along with contact information, to the email address onlineartgallery.ir@gmail.com.

Application Link:

To apply, you must visit the official website