R.A.R.O. BARCELONA | SPRING 2026 OPEN CALL

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R.A.R.O. Barcelona is thrilled to announce our Spring 2026 Residency Open Call, hosted at our most inspiring Casa R.A.R.O. This is an exclusive chance for artists from all nationalities to advance their creative projects and research in the heart of Barcelona, with an opportunity to present their work in an Open Studio at the end of their residencies.

Residency Options:

Option 1: February 2nd to 27th. (Includes Open Studio)

Option 2: March 2nd to 27th. (Includes Open Studio)

Option 3: April 6th to May 1st. (Includes Open Studio)

Option 4: May 4th to 29th. (Includes Open Studio)

Application Deadline: December 30th, 2025

Join us for a Spring full of creativity, inspiration, and innovation in beautiful Barcelona!

Duration of residency

From 3 weeks to 2 months

Accommodation

Even though we do not offer accommodation, we can help residents to find affordable artists minded accommodations.  

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Casa R.A.R.O. offers a multidisciplinary space where artists can work in a wide variety of techniques form painting, drawing and collage to performance and video art.  

Studio / Workspace

Casa R.A.R.O. is a space for artistic production, research and diffusion of more than 300 m2 located in the heart of the city of Barcelona. 

Fees and support

A basic 4 week residency is 750€ 

Expectations towards the artist

A final presentation of the work in an Open Studio format.

Deadline: 
30/December/2025
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