The Residencies Program is firmly established in the Lisbon arts scene, promoting diverse cultures and practices through international and experimental projects. Our aim is to nurture interdisciplinary artistic research, which includes writers of all disciplines, and promote international experiences across cultural fields. Our residencies have a particular focus on the exploration of questions within the postcolonial or diasporic experience, history and memory, and the current global situation.
Hangar develops several International Residency Programs that give non-resident artists, writers and musicians in Portugal or Lisbon the opportunity to live and work in Graça, Lisbon for a period of one month to three months. Longer residencies can also be arranged upon request. The program aims to facilitate international exchange and the exchange of ideas, with our longest running residency program being in the field of visual arts. We therefore encourage interdisciplinary practice and promote those projects that cross the borders between music, visual arts, performance, photography, writing and video. An interest in performance, the crossing of music and video and other artistic or conceptual practices are particularly welcome.
Through strategic partnerships in the international art world and institutions linked to cultural production and artistic research in various countries, mainly through the Triangle Network, the Hangar residency program aims to strengthen the existing exchange between Portugal, Europe, Africa and South America.

Duration of Residency
The Winter Residency begins in December 2021 and ends at the end of March 2022. Artists can apply for a period of one to three months. Residencies longer than three months can be discussed.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

HANGAR invites writers in any field, be it journalism, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, or research-based writing. Our special focus is on the exploration of memories, the artistic and the conceptual. The special equipment HANGAR provides includes: a library, studio space, D.Y.A. tools, a photo laboratory, and Internet access.

Accommodation

Hangar offers 7 living and work studios for residency in a private format. There are 4 studios with private bathroom and kitchenette facilities and 3 private studios that have a co-working format with shared kitchen and WC facilities.

Studio/ Workspace

The private accommodation and studio are located within the same space. Writers also have access to shared co-working studio space.

Fees and Support

Writers are expected to pay for their expenses. This includes studio space and accommodation, which are both in-situ at the gallery. Costs start from €750.00/month to €1,000.00/month.

Expectations of the Writer

Writers are expected to partake in Artist Talks, Open Lectures and Open Studio events at Hangar. This is a valuable opportunity to promote and raise awareness about your work as well as to create new contacts, giving you the chance to create a dialogue of exchange with other residents and the diverse audiences that attend the events, thus working to raise your international profile.

Application Information

Potential writers should apply to HANGAR by email. The selection is decided by a jury that determines the most promising candidates.

Please email us at residency@hangar.com.pt with the following information in ONE pdf document:
- A brief description of the work you intend to create during your residency
- Bio/CV
- Writing Portfolio
- The dates which you intend to stay at Hangar
Once we receive the application, we will get back to you with our decision.
Writers are subject to approval and to space availability. Upon acceptance, we will assist residents with funding applications if needed.