Eligibility

These two grants are targeted for US based/American artists and will cover a period of 4 months during 2021 (exact dates to be settled between AiR 351 and applicant). United States based artists at any stage of practice are invited to apply. Exception: current or past residents at AiR 351. AiR 351 is an independent international visual arts residency program located in Cascais, Lisbon region (Portugal). Its team works individually with each resident on a supportive environment, providing curatorial and technical assistance on a regular basis. Through institutional partnerships, AiR 351´s activities normally encompass a variety of contexts such as museums, art collections and art schools. Given the current worldwide pandemic context and depending on its evolution necessary adjustments might have to be taken in consideration, namely regarding the public programs and visits to the residency.

Number of Participants

2 grants

Deadline

March 15, 2021 00:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

April 14, 2021 23:00 UTC

Duration

February 04, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Funding

• $1,380.00 stipend (monthly)

Facilities

Individual Studio, Library

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Discussion, Open Studios, Professional Development, Visiting Professionals

Disciplines

Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

The program includes access to an individual studio and to communal spaces at AiR 351´s headquarters. AiR 351 involves residents its general activities program: integration in the local artistic community, technical and curatorial assistance, possibility of working within AiR 351 partners network (namely art schools workshops), studio visits, open studios and public presentations, when possible. AiR 351 will do its best efforts to help the recipients finding suitable accommodation. 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.