Large Format Printmaking Residency - Summer and Fall 2027
Aviário Studio
- Deadline
- 261 days left
- Entry fee
- $600
- Location
- Portugal
- Size cap
- ≤ 102.36" max dimension
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About
Artists are invited to apply for a large format printmaking residency of 2 weeks to 6 months to develop projects using various printmaking techniques and access specialized equipment and facilities.
Overview
Aviário Studio offers large format printmaking residencies of 2 weeks to 6 months. Artists can develop projects using a wide range of techniques, from relief to intaglio, screen printing, transfer, monotype, and others. The residency provides technical conditions, time, and space for experimentation, research, or consolidation of new bodies of work, while fostering connection and knowledge exchange between artists from different backgrounds.
Residency Options
Artists choose from Self-directed Residency, Guided Art Residency, or Assisted Production Residency.
Available Equipment & Facilities
- Cutting Table 240 x 140 cm
- Paper Guillotine 80 cm
- Metal Guillotine 100 cm
- Polymetaal Press 260 x 140 cm
- Reig Press 100 x 60 cm
- UV Light Exposure Unit 150 x 120 cm
- Drying Racks
- Screen Printing Tables
- Hot table 50 x 35 cm
- Glass tables for inking
- Light tables
- Etching Press
- Acid Room
- Silkscreen Studio
- Large Sinks
- Woodworking Tools
- Darkroom (Black and White)
- Printers and Scanner
Eligibility
Open to artists based anywhere in the world at any stage of career (emerging, mid-career, established). Must be over 21 years old at time of arrival. Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators). May apply as team or individually.
Key Dates & Duration
- Application deadline: March 31, 2027
- Residency length: 2 weeks to 6 months
- Language: English, Portuguese
Fees
- 2 weeks - 600 €
- 3 weeks - 900 €
- 4 weeks - 1200 €
- 5 weeks - 1500 €
- 6 weeks - 1800 €
- Studio Support (training or assistance): 20 € per hour
- Materials and meals not included
Fee Details
Residency fee includes accommodation in a shared house, studio access during opening hours (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), access to workshops and equipment according to participant experience, and project discussion. Artists must cover residency fee, travel, materials, and food.
How to Apply
Send the following information to aviariostudio@gmail.com: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Nationality, Birth Date, Check-in and check-out dates, Accommodation preference (would you like to stay at Aviário Studio House? Will you bring a partner?), Residency type (Self-directed, Guided Art, or Assisted Production), Brief description of your project, and Online portfolio (or 5-8 images instead). Application fee: 0 €.
Additional Opportunities
- Donate a work of art
- Participate in open studio with fellow residents
- Give artist talk or presentation
- Lead workshop for the public
- Lead workshop for fellow residents
- Entry fee
- 2 weeks - 600 €; 3 weeks - 900 €; 4 weeks - 1200 €; 5 weeks - 1500 €; 6 weeks - 1800 €. Materials and meals not included. Studio Support (training or assistance) is 20€ per hour.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists based anywhere in the world at any stage of career; must be over 21 years old at arrival. Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators). May apply as team or individually.
- Audience
- Open to artists based anywhere in the world, any stage of career (emerging, mid-career, established).
- Size & format
- Up to 102.36″ on the longest side
- Contact
- aviariostudio@gmail.com
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