Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
AIR Buinho offers funded residencies of 2 weeks to 2 months in Messejana, Portugal, including room and studio access. The program accepts applications by email with no stated eligibility restrictions. Entry fee is $800; deadline is September 30, 2026.
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Deadline. September 30, 2026
Cost to apply. $800 to apply
“800 entry (page-verified amount, currency unconfirmed)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Funded residency (2 weeks–2 months); room, studio, community engagement support
“Accommodation (private or shared bedroom), studio/workshop access, shared living spaces, and use of all equipment including digital fabrication tools, textile lab facilities, and jewelry laboratory.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Minimum two weeks, maximum two months. Residencies begin on the 1st or 15th of each month.
Who can apply. No explicit eligibility restrictions stated. The page describes two pathways: invited visiting residents (no application required) and spontaneous applicants (open to anyone who applies by email).
How they choose.
“Buinho's curatorial committee selects based on applicant portfolio, biography, motivation, proposal viability, and adaptation to available resources.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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