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ILLAPSE is the artist residency program of Lapse. The program offers a studio space in Barcelona where artists and other professionals within the field of contemporary art can develop their work. The ILLAPSE studio is located within the Lapse facilities, where the resident will share common areas with three other artists.
Residents are welcomed to give a public presentation of their work, either during an open studio session or in the form of a talk. Lapse welcomes proposals that incorporate a wide range of media and contemporary artistic practices. We are particularly interested in innovative projects that prioritize interdisciplinary experimentation and the exchange of knowledge across fields and cultures. By fostering collaboration and dialogue, our aim is to enrich the creative process and generate unique perspectives — blending diverse methodologies and viewpoints to create impactful results.
Call for applications: Currently open for fall and winter to national and international artists.
Duration: 1, 2, or 3 months
Accommodations: We do not provide housing, but we can assist you with recommendations for your stay in the city.
Number of external residents per cycle: 1
Who
Disciplines: ILLAPSE welcomes a range of artistic approaches, but we are not equipped for practices that require significant space, tools, or technical infrastructure. Performance, ceramics, large-scale or materially intensive work may not be feasible within the residency. We ask applicants to consider the space’s limitations when proposing a project.
Submission: Please out fill this form and send us a single pdf of up to 5 pages that includes: A letter of intent stating your expectations and objectives at ILLAPSE, followed by a project proposal, a mini biography, an artist statement and samples of your previous work. Please put your name as the pdf title.
To know more please read our FAQ, and to apply please fill this form. You’ll be required to upload a single PDF (up to 5 pages) that includes the following: a letter of intent outlining your expectations and objectives at ILLAPSE, followed by a project proposal, a short biography, an artist statement, and samples of your previous work. Please title the PDF with your name.
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Lapse is a space for contemporary art and critical thought. As an artist association, we categorically reject any form of violence, militarism, hate-based ideologies, or affiliation with discriminatory groups or practices. We are committed to maintaining an environment where artists and collaborators operate free from coercion, exclusion, or intimidation. Lapse does not tolerate rhetoric or actions rooted in racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or any form of systemic oppression. These are not artistic positions — they are violations of the basic conditions for dialogue and integrity. Artists accepted into the residency are expected to uphold and comply with these principles throughout their participation.