About the Open Call

The Creative Residency program is an opportunity to live and work in the town of Messejana for a period of up to two months. Buinho currently oversees six distinct houses, among these, three houses are exclusively designated for the Creative Residency program, providing a selection of single and double bedrooms, both shared and private studios, as well as communal living amenities. The remaining houses grant all residents access to well-equipped working laboratories, facilitating the advancement of their respective projects. Specific houses like Casa da Avo (with a jewelry laboratory), Casa de Sao Joao (for visual artists and writers), Casa da Padaria (for visual artists, writers, or researchers), Casa Buinho (headquarters with Fablab and Precious Plastic facilities), and Buinho Educativo (with digital fabrication tools like laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and a textile lab) offer diverse environments and resources. Buinho also acts as a local intermediary, offering its residents the possibility to use and exhibit their works in other spaces in the town. Spontaneous applicants are responsible for a weekly or monthly fee. Fees as of May 2023 range from 800€ to 900€ monthly, covering private bedroom, shared spaces, studio, workshop facilities, and equipment. The minimum duration is two weeks, maximum two months, starting on the 1st or 15th of the month. A 50% deposit is required upon acceptance.

What is Offered

Private bedroom, use of all shared spaces, studio and workshop facilities, all available equipment, access to Fablab, Precious Plastic facilities, textile lab, and the possibility to use and exhibit works in other town spaces.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a portfolio, biography/CV, a description of the proposed work and motivation. The proposal's viability and fit with available resources are considered. Residency duration is 2 weeks to 2 months.

How to Apply

Applicants should send an email to info@buinho.pt including: a brief description of intended work and reasons for applying, biography/CV, a small portfolio (PDF or link), and intended stay dates. Selection is based on portfolio, biography, motivation, proposal viability, and fit with available resources.