for artists from anywhere around the world.
a residency from 1 month up to 3 months at mono.

the residency consists of an apartment/studio of 160m2.
each residency will end with an exhibition.

accommodation in a private room.
artists must speak english or portuguese.
mono can accommodate up to two artists at the same time.

apply for residency – download pdf

Application deadline are the 25th of March 2021 for the Spring session and the 10tt of May 2021 for the summer session.

Applicants are invited to stay for 1 to 3 months in the following dates:
• spring session 2021: from the 15/04/2021 to the 30/05/2021
• summer session 2021: from the 02/06/2021 to the 31/07/2021

Application deadline are the 25th of March 2021 for the Spring session and the 10tt of May 2021 for the summer session.

Please read carefully the open call document.

How to apply?
Please provide the following:
– fill the application form,
– a cv (max 2 A4 pages),
– a cover letter presenting you and your work (max 500words),
– a statement outlining your residency project, your motivation,
– what do you expect from the residency and what you hope to 
achieve (500 word max),
– a portfolio with a selection of 3/5 relevant projects.
Prepare one single (title: ‘Full Name_ 2020-2021’, size limit: 9MB) .pdf file, with items in the above order and submit your application via email to: residency@monolisboa.com

cost: Studio and living space rent is 980Eur/ month, including all taxes, use of equipment, WiFi, communal spaces, curatorial and research support, museums and galleries tours, documentations of the work that has been developed during the residency. To selected candidates, we can issue a letter of support for individual grant-seeking. It is important when applying for funding to inform us as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to secure funding.

Applications are assessed by mono selection committee on the basis of the submitted materials and the following criteria: professional artistic practice, projects, and themes that are innovative, challenging, and engaging, relevant experience in showing and discussing work, independence in conducting work.
Selected candidates are notified of the results via email, selected candidates will be in direct contact with our team who will provide assistance with any kind of questions that may arise prior to the beginning of the residency and arrival in Lisbon.