ABOUT

The cycle is made up of 6 thematic residencies lasting two weeks each, which will welcome 20 participants throughout 2025. A selection of works will be part of an exhibition in 2026 curated by Antonia Gaeta.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Visual artists and designers of any age and nationality who show a significant interest in learning or deepening knowledge in textile techniques in order to potentially embody it in their practice.
Applicants can participate in one residency but can show interest in a maximum of three.

BENEFITS

Participant will receive accommodation and work space, transport support (for trips inside Portugal), participation and materials for the workshops, critical follow up of the projects.

HOW TO APPLY?

Applicants should read the regulations and send the application form.

Deadline - 15th February 2025, 23h:59m (Portugal time).

WHEN AND WHERE?

H#1 Tufting Residency
7 - 20 May 2025 
Córtex Frontal, Arraiolos
Teacher: Svenja Tiger

H#2 Manual Stamping + Natural Dyeing Residency
21 May - 3 June 2025
Córtex Frontal, Arraiolos
Teacher: Francisca Carvalho

H#3 Guimarães Embroidery Residency
2 - 15 junho 2025 
Centro para os Assuntos da Arte e Arquitectura de Guimarães
Teacher: Ana Silva

H#4 Embroidery Residency
5 - 18 June 2025
Córtex Frontal, Arraiolos
Teacher: Olga Narbut

H#5 Weaving Residency
16 - 29 de June 2025
Weaving Office, Mértola
Teacher: Helena Rosa

H#6 Weaving Residency
20 June - 3 July 2025
Córtex Frontal, Arraiolos
Teacher: Guida Fonseca