Six-week collaborative work in Buenos Aires for international and local artists and researchers. 

April 16 – May 27

The program is structured to create a space of creative exchange for a group of international and local artist, curators, and researchers.

For this program, we invite Gema Melgar, Matadero Madrid residency coordinator, to work with the group and propose specific activities. Residents also have the assistance of both a production coordinator and the directors of the project, Carolina Magnin and Pablo Caligaris.

The residency culminates in an open studio which is an integral part of our program of exhibitions. The schedule of activities also includes visits to relevant art spaces in Buenos Aires, open presentations of the participants, and visits from other educational programs, artists, curators, and critics.

Participants are expected to contribute actively during the workshop and research activities in addition to sharing their individual experiences with other residents.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

STUDIO SPACE
The group shares working spaces. Our project is hosted in cheLA building, an 5000 square meters former factory with big spaces for artistic projects, a big patio, among other facilities.

LIVING SPACE
cheLA building has two beautiful living areas, with 4 single and 3 double rooms, 2 kitchen spaces, and living rooms.

TEAM
The artists will be working with the guest curator, a production coordinator, a general assistant and the directors of the project.

PROGRAM

• Public presentations
• Regular working meetings with the curator
• Visits to studios, projects, galleries and institutions in Buenos Aires
• Final event: exhibition / open studio

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT
Basic and power tools, digital projector, basic materials.

COST OF THE PROGRAM
Single room $1200 USD
Double room $1000 USD

Our project fully grants Argentine artists. We also have international agreements for foreign artists and help actively in the research for funding. For artists applying for grants and scholarships in their home country, LID can provide official documents and letters of invitation.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
6 weeks

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please email the following to info@lairadedios.com.ar

• Sample of previous work (personal website or PDF file)
• Outline of potential concepts for project to explore during residency period (up to 500 words)
• CV

Deadline: February 27th, 2018.