Language:
English
Duration:
4 months
Paid by host:

The program includes access to an individual studio and to communal spaces at AiR 351´s headquarters. AiR 351 involves residents in its general activities program: integration into the local artistic community, technical and curatorial assistance, the possibility of working within AiR 351 partners network, studio visits, open studios and public presentations, when possible.

FLAD / AiR 351 Grants offer a monthly allowance of 1150 euros for a total period of 4 months. That amount should cover living expenses including accommodation, travel expenses and health and/or accident insurance during the grant´s timeframe. Grant recipients are exempt from paying residency fees to AiR 351, once these are supported by FLAD.

 

Paid by artist:

Finding accommodation is the resident´s responsibility. Nevertheless, AiR 351 will provide its best efforts to help finding affordable solutions in the town of Cascais. In addition to the programme's fee, applicants are advised to estimate accommodation, living and travel costs for the duration of their stay. Prospective residents should seek grants and other kinds of support. Applicants from abroad may be supported by their governments or foundations based in their home country.

Application guidelines:

All applications should be written in English and must be included in the same file (1 single pdf document, max. 10MB total):

  • Personal information (including contacts)
  • Letter of motivation including a brief description of current practice, statement of intent and goal of the residency (500 words max.);
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Portfolio
  • Optional: letters of recommendation (3 max.)

Applications must be submitted via email to the following email address referring to the FLAD / AiR 351 / 2023 Grants open call:
[email protected]

Inquiries about these Grants should be sent to the following email: [email protected] with the subject FLAD AiR 351 Grant 2023

Deadline:
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AiR 351

AiR 351

FLAD/AiR 351 Open Call
Description

“AiR” derives from “Art-in-Residence” and “351”, which corresponds to the country´s locator. AiR 351 is an international residency program located in Portugal. AiR 351 is an independent, non-profit organization, a studio-based program, operating within the visual arts. By bringing together international and national artists, curators and other selected interlocutors, it opens up a space to share ideas and research, through confluence and dialogue, creating a sense of community. AiR 351´s mission is to expand critical mass while furthering artistic projects and exchanges.

So far, they have hosted more than 50 international artists and curators from over 25 countries. Gary Hill, Ellie Ga, Vittorio Santoro, Emily Wardill, Veit Stratmann, Ohan Breiding and Shoghig Halajian, Katarína Poliačiková, Thiago Honório, Cécile Bourne-Farrell and Mathilde Walker-Billaud are among our alumni.

AiR 351 builds up collaborations and regularly presents public programs at their headquarters and in other partnering venues. Their professional development programme anchors itself on the thriving local art scene and stretches over an international network. Their team provides daily curatorial and technical expertise, keeping track of the production of new works. Through institutional partnerships, AiR 351´s activities encompass a variety of contexts such as museums, art centers, universities and art schools.

AiR 351 works actively towards creating grant opportunities for artists and curators through partnering with sponsors and applying for public funding. They rely on the expertise of an international Strategic Advisory Board, from a diversity of cultural backgrounds and also on the assistance of an external International Selection Committee.

Many times, a residency at AiR 351 is just the beginning of a long-term engagement with AiR 351 and with the local community that extends in manifold ramifications.

Current open call:

This call targets one US-based/American artist or curator at any stage of practice and will cover a period of 4 months in 2023 (from early September to late December).=

Studio Information

AiR 351´s headquarters are located in a charismatic building, Escola Monumento D. Luiz I, a former primary school, which was fully renovated by the municipality for this purpose. There are six individual studios with independent access. Residents may also share common spaces such as a kitchen, a small library and the school yard. Here, spontaneous gatherings and planned meetings occur on a regular basis.

Accommodation Information

FLAD / AiR 351 Grants offer a monthly allowance of 1150 euros for a total period of 4 months. That amount should cover living expenses including accommodation, travel expenses and health and/or accident insurance during the grant´s timeframe. Grant recipients are exempt from paying residency fees to AiR 351, once these are supported by FLAD.

Location

The quiet setting and the proximity to the ocean make it a privileged retreat to think and create while having an easy access to Lisbon, either by car or train (30-45 min away), which is 5 mins walking distance. In the surroundings there is a park (Parque Marechal Carmona), impressive cliffs in walking or biking distance (Guincho beach and Boca do Inferno), and a variety of nice places where to eat just around the corner.

Contact information

Cascais
Portugal

Email
info [at] air351.art
Website
https://air351.art/about/