Title:
Mas Palou
Deadline:
15 October 2025
Announcement Date:
not mentioned
Announcement Method:
not mentioned
Organization:
Mas Palou is an organic wine estate where the organisers family has lived and cared for over 20 generations. They combine a very limited number of events (10-12 per year) with wine and olive oil production, as well as cultural activities like our artist residency and monthly wine & book club.
Founded Year:
2021
Language:
Catalan, Spanish, English
Duration:
11 days
Application Guidelines:
Applications will be submitted via a Google Form and require:
• A portfolio link
• A short artist bio
• A project proposal (new projects and works-in-progress are welcome)
• A €35 application fee (it Will be a payment link and we will need to know the email you used to make that payment).
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMutL_q1_sI9rNzwFHg1gpv6_4PC8Kh8woHjYGOhQMsu9AKQ/viewform
Eligibility:
They're looking for projects with subversive potential. Any discipline is welcome. Over the years, they've hosted photographers, writers, musicians, designers, filmmakers, chefs, sculptors, ceramists, textile artists, and more.
They value diversity in all its forms and aim to bring together artists across cultures, disciplines, identities, and perspectives. We're looking for thoughtful, committed artists who will make the most of this time and contribute to a spirit of creative exchange.
Rewards:
not mentioned
Outcome:
It is not required to leave any of your art at Mas Palou but if you wish to, they will happily show it in their facilities for the guests and visitors to see, as some of the past residents have done in The organisers will photograph and share moments from the residency and final presentation on our channels to help amplify the work of our resident artists.
Selection Procedure:
not mentioned
Social Media Links:
https://www.instagram.com/maspalou/
Application Fees:
A €35 application fee (it Will be a payment link and we will need to know the email you used to make that payment).
Participation Fees:
not mentioned
Residency Fees:
not mentioned
Accommodation Fee:
There is no cost for accommodation.
Paid by Artist:
• A €35 application fee (one fee per project, not per person)
• Travel, materials, and meals (fully equipped kitchens are available)
Paid by Host:
• A free 11-day residency for up to 7 artists or collectives
• Accommodation in our countryside guesthouses, Cal Joaquim and Cal Lluís, with shared bathrooms and living spaces
• As accommodation, each project is assigned one room (teams share a room if the project includes more than one person)
• A final public presentation on Sat March 7 to share or discuss your work
Financial Assistance:
not mentioned
Fellowships:
not mentioned
Studio / Workspace:
As accommodation, each project is assigned one room (teams share a room if the project includes more than one person)
Accommodation:
• A free 11-day residency for up to 7 artists or collectives
• Accommodation in their countryside guesthouses, Cal Joaquim and Cal Lluís, with shared bathrooms and living spaces
Other Facilities:
• The residency takes place on our family estate, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills—a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your work and with others
• Welcome dinner on the first evening
• Most days are unstructured to allow for focused creative work
• Communal dinners encouraged; grocery runs organized
• No mandatory workshops, but connection and exchange happen organically
• Artists are encouraged to cook, collaborate, and share space
• While there is no formal mentorship or curatorial support, we believe in the value of self-direction, organic exchange, and peer-to-peer inspiration
Location:
Can Cerda de Palou S/N, El Pla del Penedes, Spain
Airport:
not mentioned
Driving Instructions:
not mentioned
Contact Information:
artresidency@maspalou.com
Email:
artresidency@maspalou.com
Phone:
not metioned
Website:
https://maspalou.com/