POP-UP

Thirdbase Studio is currently running a pop-up artist residency leading to our permanent studio and headquarters in Lisbon, soon to be announced. Thirdbase pop-up welcomes artists of all different visual practices and backgrounds.

Thirdbase provides artists with accommodation, shared studio space, a production budget, a budget for round-trip flights to Lisbon and curatorial guidance, as well as a chance to be immersed in Lisbon’s cultural environment.

The Project

Artists are asked to research and create works, taking into consideration the space in which they will be exhibited in the hotel, a living space that will be occupied on a daily basis by people from all backgrounds.

Artists are required to create single works of art or  combinations of small works to be installed in the hotel rooms. The relationship between the guest and the artwork should be considered as a dimension to work on, bearing in mind format constraints and the health and safety of the guests.

eligibility

  • Artists from all countries 
  • All practices & mediums
  • Must be proficient in English
  • Must be available for the full length of the residency session
  • Must not be enrolled in another residency during the same period

SPECIFICS

  • Residency duration: 3 months
  • Creation of 3 or more works for allocated spaces in the hotel
  • Works are exhibited in the hotel for an agreed period of time
  • Becoming part of Third Base community & network

thirdbase provides

A production budget of up to €500 per room, travel expenses for arrival and departure from the residency (economy class up to €500 within Europe and up to €1000 for Inter-continental flights), fully furnished accommodation, and an equipped studio space.

An Art Director will guide you through your creative process, providing advice and support, as well as helping you keep your work aligned with the project’s objectives and constraints. At the end of each session, Thirdbase organizes an exhibition of the artist’s work developed during their residency season.

selection process

Artists are selected by the Thirdbase Art Director in conjunction with a group of art professionals connected to Thirdbase. Applying artists are notified of the results of the selection via email, selected artists will be in direct contact with our team who will provide assistance with any kind of technical questions that may arise prior to the beginning of the residency and arrival in Lisbon.

application process

  • Apply on your own or as a pair with an artist you wish to collaborate with
  • Draw up a project proposal for both single and collaborative projects: you should describe the concept and specify the medium & materials used, write a text describing the creative process and potential implementation
  • The project proposal must be in PDF format
  • Fill out the Typeform application form (link at the bottom of the page) specifying your background, describing your motivations, project and ideas to create for Thirdbase. If applying as a pair, both artists must submit applications individually as well as presenting a project to develop jointly
  • Applications must be written in English

application details

ATTENTION:

Due to the unprecedented events and public health concerns regarding COVID-19, Thirdbase has been searching for new ways to adapt and keep the Residency open, continuing with activities despite the challenges. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding the health risks, regarding the following residencies that were planned for this year, we feel we cannot guarantee the safety of those travelling internationally and have therefore decided to open two extraordinary residencies for artists resident in Portugal only. This will also allow us to help local artists at this difficult and challenging time. We are sure you understand our decision.
 

We are very eager to be able to welcome everyone to our Lisbon residency and so hope that we will be able to reopen applications for all artists again as of next year.
All applications sent previously for this year’s seasons will be accepted for consideration when our Open Call is reopened under these circumstances.

 
Season 6: Aug 3rd — Oct 31st  Application deadline: June 30th
Season 7: Nov 3rd — Jan 31st Application deadline: Sept 30th
 
For any queries or further information email us at contact@wearethirdbase.com
 

APPLY HERE