OPEN CALL | Artists and Curators – 2024

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 (Portugal), 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.

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS & CURATORS | WINTER/SPRING 2024

LOCATION:
Lisbon city center – between Bairro da Graça and Penha de França.
Transports and local shops at our door step. Several galleries and cultural spaces near by.

DATES:
> Open Call: until SEPTEMBER 16th | Late applications are subject to availability
> Confirmation: September 22nd
> Residency Periods: from January to July 2024
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The resident must select the complete months (4 weeks) in which he/she wishes to attend the residency, considering the following periods:
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> JANUARY: Jan 08th to Fev 02nd
> FEBRUARY: Feb 05th to Mar 01st
> MARCH: Mar 04th to 29th
> APRIL: Apr 01st to 26th
> MAY: May 06th to 31st
> JUNE: June 03th to 28th
> JULY: July 01st to 26th

For resident curators the minimum period of residency will be 3 months: February to April / May to July
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DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM: Please go to our website www.duplexair.com for a long description of our Program, including portfolio presentations, guest visits, studio visits, activities and crits.

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: March, May, July)

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WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE ARTIST

• ​Development of the proposed project
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in contact with other artists and the DUPLEX team
• ​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 (April, July)
• Printed materials to support the exhibition 
• Exhibition photography (general views)

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE CURATOR

• ​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

ACCOMODATION:
DUPLEX does not provide accommodation. However, we will be happy to help you find one.
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COST:
600 € per month + 50€ maintenance fee (single payment)
+ 150 € per month – Duo Fee (fee for Duos of artists or curators with a history of working in partnership)

APPLICATION:
– Portfolio (up to 15 pages)
– CV
– Brief project (1 page)
– Indication of the intended months for the residency
​SEND IN A SINGLE PDF TO [email protected]

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO ON OUR WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

Portuguese artists/curators are welcome to apply.