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Escola NormalPortugal
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A residency from Escola Normal, Portugal. Applications close 31 December 2026. Official terms last checked 1 September 2026.
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In the organiser's words
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Set within a seven-bedroom house overlooking the Bay of Funchal, Escola Normal Madeira is a place to live, create and spend time with other artists — between the Atlantic Ocean, the mountains and the cultural life of the island. We welcome artists from all disciplines and at all stages of their practice: musicians, dancers, writers, photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, performers, textile practitioners and those whose work resists definition.
Some arrive with a clear project in mind; others come looking for time, distance, experimentation or a change of rhythm. Life at the house unfolds through shared meals, conversations, individual work and spontaneous collaborations. Residents have access to an arts and crafts workspace, a music studio and the shared spaces and patios of the house. Madeira offers a particular context for a residency: an island with a singular natural landscape and an active cultural scene, while still offering the distance and quiet needed for focused work or retreat.
There are no mandatory outcomes. Artists are welcome to create, research, experiment, collaborate or simply give their practice the time and space it needs. For those who wish to share their work, there is also the possibility of creating an event at the house — from a performance or concert to an exhibition, screening, open studio or other public presentation. APPLICATIONS: residencias@escolanormal.com
Come for a week, a month or longer. The rhythm and duration of each residency are shaped together, according to the needs of the artist and the possibilities of the house.
Artists stay in a private bedroom within the Escola Normal residency house in Funchal. Residents have access to shared bathrooms, a communal kitchen, dining and living areas, laundry facilities, balconies and several outdoor patios, including a central covered patio. The seven-bedroom house overlooks the Bay of Funchal and is located around five minutes from the sea, allowing artists to live and work in the same environment throughout their stay.
Escola Normal Funchal welcomes artists from all disciplines, including music, visual arts, photography, film, performance, writing, textile practices, design and interdisciplinary projects. Residents have access to an arts and crafts workspace and a music studio, as well as shared indoor areas and patios that can accommodate different creative practices. Artists should let the Escola Normal team know in advance if they intend to use a specific workspace or require particular equipment, so availability and practical needs can be discussed before arrival.
Residents have access to shared creative spaces within the house, including an arts and crafts studio and a music studio, alongside communal indoor spaces and patios that can accommodate different forms of artistic work. The studios are shared and their use should be arranged in advance. Access to the music studio may involve an additional fee depending on the purpose and technical requirements of its use. The house can also become a space for presenting work.
Residents interested in sharing their practice with an audience may propose an event during their stay, using the house and its patios for a performance, concert, exhibition, screening, open studio or another format developed together with the Escola Normal team.
The residency fee is €30 per day. Longer stays may benefit from an adjusted daily rate, depending on the duration of the residency. The fee includes private accommodation, access to the communal areas of the house and use of the shared creative workspaces, subject to availability and prior arrangement. Use of the music studio may involve an additional cost depending on the purpose and technical requirements of the session.
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| Organizer | Escola Normal |
|---|---|
| Type | Residency |
| Disciplines | photography |
| Location / online | Portugal |
| Eligibility | Not stated on the official page |
| Deadline | 31 December 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Not stated on the official page |
| Entry fee | Fees and support The residency fee is €30 per day. |
| Funding type | Fee-based |
| Verified | 1 September 2026 |
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