ABOUT
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DUPLEX | Artists in Residence it's an artist-run space, bringing together studios, a residency program and an independent art gallery, located in the center of Lisbon, in Graça neighborhood.
Seeking to stimulate creative processes, experimentation and artistic production, as well as the discourse that these dynamics originate, DUPLEX presents itself as a privileged territory for the coexistence of different artists, different ways of creating and different ways of thinking about the work of art and its context.
Valuing advances and setbacks, valuing error, failure, and disruption as participants in contemporary practice, the entire structure and functioning of Duplex seeks, in addition to celebrating the final results, an approximation of the public to the conceptual and procedural richness of contemporary artistic creation.
For resident artists and curators, Duplex's program of artistic residencies allows a quick insertion in the artistic community of Lisbon, offering the possibility, the time and the space to develop and show their work. With conversations, visits, discussions and mentoring of projects developed in residence, DUPLEX seeks to adapt to the interests and needs of each group of residents, working through open calls, and also accepting self-proposals.
LOCATION
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Lisbon city center - between Bairro da Graça and Penha de França.
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Transports and stores at our door steep. Easy access to several galleries and cultural spaces.
DATES
OPEN CALL UNTIL NOVEMBER 06TH 2025
Later applications subject to availability.
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RESULTS | NOV 10TH
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AVAILABLE PERIODS | JANUARY TO JULY 2026
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RESIDENCY PERIODS
The resident must select the full months (4 weeks) in which he/she wishes to attend the residencY, contemplating the following intervals:
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JANUARY | January 05th to 30th
FEBRUARY | February 02nd to 27th
MARCH | March 03rd to 28th
APRIL | April 06th to May 01st
MAY | May 04th to 29th
JUNE | June 01st to 27th
JULY | July 06th to 31st
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> Curator residencies have a minimum duration of 3 months (tone arranged individually)
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> For residents who attend the program for several months, attendance will be uninterrupted.
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> For resident artists, an OPEN DAY will be held in every two months (Feb, April and June). At the same dates a small group exhibition will be organized in our project room with works from residents staying more than 2 months.
WHAT'S INCLUDED | ARTISTS
Private studio in a shared space - available from 7 am to 10 pm
Program with portfolio presentations, conversations, guest visits to the residents' studios, and organized visits to artist studios and other cultural spaces
Project follow up
Curatorial accompaniment
Productive and dynamic environment - in addition to the resident artists, DUPLEX permanently hosts studios for 10 artists
Access to common areas of DUPLEX (kitchennete, toilets, terraces, library and workshop)
Access to basic equipment and tools
Open day (every two months) and a small group exhibition at DUPLEX's Project Room for artists staying at least 2 months
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WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE ARTIST
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Development of the proposed project
Flexibility and adaptability to work in contact with other artists and the DUPLEX team
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Presence and involvement on ongoing activities in the context of the residency program
Responsible use of space and equipment
WHAT'S INCLUDED | CURATORS
PROJECT ROOM for small projects throughout the residency - available from 7 am to 10 pm
Program with portfolio presentations, conversations, guest visits to the residents' studios, and organized visits to artist studios and other cultural spaces
Project follow up
Productive and dynamic environment - in addition to the resident artists, the Duplex permanently hosts workshops for 10 artists
Access to common areas of DUPLEX (kitchennete, toilets, terraces, library and workshop)
Access to basic equipment and tools
Opportunity to develop a public program during the residency
Basic support in the production and installation of the exhibition
A two-week exhibition at DUPLEX's Project Room
Printed materials to support the exhibition and dissemination
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WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE CURATOR
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Organization and production of a group exhibition (the exhibition must have at least 2 artists, and the majority must reside in Portuguese territory)
Involvement in all Duplex activities
Interest and involvement in the production of the artists who work at Duplex and the artists in residence
Responsible use of the space and equipment
COST
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> 650€ per month + 50€ maintenance fee (single payment)
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> + 150€per month - Duo Rate (Duos of artists or curators with a history of working in partnership. The maintenance fee is 100€ payed only once)
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PAYMENTS​
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> 1º MONTH: 650€ (800€ duo) - Up to 2 weeks after acceptance. This value will not be returned in case of cancellation by artist
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> 2º MONTH: 650 € (800 € duo)- Until up to 60 days before the residency
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> 3º MONTH: 650 € (800€ duo)- Upon arrival
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> 4º MONTH: 650 € (800€ duo)- At the end of the first month
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* The first month of residency, or half of the amount of the residency (for artists staying longer than 2 months), will require payment within 2 weeks after the residents selection.​​​
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FUNDING​
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We are available to assist future residents with any funding search or application.
We ask any candidate to carefully consider whether he/she has the conditions to proceed with the application, considering that the first payment (which guarantees the reservation of a place in the program) will have to occur 15 days after acceptance.
APPLICATION
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- Portfolio (up to 15 pages)
- CV
- Brief project (1 page)
- Indication of months of residence
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SEND IN A SINGLE PDF TO HELLO@DUPLEXAIR.COM
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ACCOMMODATION​
DUPLEX DOSEN'T provide accommodation. However, we will be happy to help you find one.
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PROGRAM
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Sample of a monthly program at bottom of page.
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SAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM
