About the Open Call

The Exploration Residences provides 4 weeks artistic “time out” emphasizing the process over the presentation of the results. This format encourages residents to get inspiration from the new experiences achieved through the interaction with other residents and the rich cultural environment that the city of Buenos Aires provides. The Exploration Residences are part of a professional program that assists residents with the research resources and local contacts necessary for their specific projects. Participants receive reviews of their projects by specialized professionals and enrich themselves with the vision of the ´ace team, as well as colleagues-in-residence, during our frequent “Brainstorming” meetings. For their part, SUB30 residents also receive academic tutoring and critiques. We firmly believe that diversity enriches us, the artists selected in our Exploration Residency Program does not discriminated against by age, race, skin color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

What is Offered

Residents receive 4 weeks of artistic 'time out', research resources, local contacts, project reviews by specialized professionals, and vision enrichment from the ´ace team and colleagues-in-residence during 'Brainstorming' meetings. SUB30 residents also receive academic tutoring and critiques.

Requirements

This residency is aimed at professional and emerging artists/performers from any discipline within the Visual Arts who can work independently in visual, sound, or performance research. Curators or art historians seeking a space for reflection and leveraging the expertises and library (specialized in photography, print, and digital media) for research, study, or writing are also eligible.

How to Apply

Registration is free. There are 4 annual open calls whose deadlines are on January 31th, April 30th, July 31th and October 31th. To apply: 1) Register by pushing the orange bottom at left. 2) Download the information PDFs sent to the mail that you registered. 3) Prepare the required materials. 4) Fill in the online application. 5) Send everything to ace.pirar@proyectoace.org. 6) Please allow 4 weeks after the deadline for the process. You can send your application earlier and it will be considered!