Torres Vedras

RAMA – Art Residency is located in a rural landscape in Maceira and Alfeiria villages, municipality of Torres Vedras, in the west part of Portugal. Aimed at research and experimentation by national and international artists, researchers and curators, it promotes the interaction between professionals and the crossing of artistic practices, the sharing of experiences and knowledge, and relationship with the local community, culture, crafts and traditional knowledge, and with the region’s history and landscape. Artistic Residency last from 1 to 4 months. Residency program with mentorship and studio visits are customized to each project in a specialized and immersive working environment, with accommodation and studio, or with studio space only, can host up to 4 artists simultaneously, in each Residency period. RAMA is located at about 40 minutes driving from Lisbon’s center and from the airport, between the municipalities of Torres Vedras, Sobral de Monte Agraço, Arruda dos Vinhos and Alenquer, and it is served by highways, public transport, post office, commerce and services.