Atlas residency

Atlas residency is an opportunity for international artists to experience the countryside within close reach to Lisbon.

This new residency space emerges from the already established Euroatlas studio residency based in Lisbon, from a need to reconnect with ways of living and creating that are in touch with the environment.  Atlas is an artistic lab exploring the interaction in between nature and creativity.

The residency is situated 60km West from Lisbon, in between the urban, the rural and the beach. The space is located in the village Caravlhal of the Bombarral Municipality, next to the vibrant and historical town of Caldas da Rainha. Caldas has a great tradition in the arts with a main art college and is very known for its ceramics traditions. 

The Atlas  residency is an independent artist space, with an independent focused program opened for emerging and established artists that are looking for a place of reflection away from their usual environment and that are self-sufficient in their research.

Facilities

 

The Atlas is a living and working art residency space that includes a private studio, within a permaculture garden and organic swimming pool. The residents also have access to a 200m2 warehouse, including a library, a photographic lab and a ceramic studio. The facilities are furnished and include 24-hour Wi-Fi access. A washing machine, hair dryer and ironing equipment are included.

 

Residents are welcomed to have visiting guests or partners however, if they intend to stay during the whole duration of the residency or longer periods of time, they are required to notify us and additional costs will be applied.

Spaces

The residency offers a dynamic environment with a range of labs and creative spaces designed to foster experimentation and enrich artistic practices of the residents. Atlas offers:

 

• Ceramic studio

• Photographic lab

• Library

• Sculpture workshop

• Gardens

 

More details about Atlas

Duration of stay

The minimum period required is one month and the maximum three months.

Extra facilities

Wifi

Wheelchair accessible

Washing machine

Ironing equipment

Hairdryer

Bicycle

How can you apply ?

Atlas is open to emerging and established artists from all disciplines within the visual arts. It is also open to researchers, writers, musicians, curators and cultural programmers.