CAAM Gran Canaria Opens Call for 2026 Artist Residencies
The Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM) in Gran Canaria has announced its Artist Residency program for 2026, which will provide two artists with the opportunity to work on projects for three weeks and showcase their work. One position is designated for an artist from the Canary Islands, while the other is for an artist from mainland Spain. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess five years of artistic experience, and have resided legally in Spain for the six months preceding the application. The residency runs from October 1 to 29, 2026, with an exhibition scheduled from October 30, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Applications must be submitted by September 7, 2026. Selected artists will receive 2,400 euros and may access up to 1,500 euros for materials.
Key facts
- CAAM Gran Canaria opens call for 2026 Artist Residency program
- Two positions: one for Canary Islands resident, one for rest of Spain
- Residency dates: October 1-29, 2026; exhibition: October 30, 2026 - January 31, 2027
- Applicants must have at least 5 years of artistic trajectory
- Application deadline: September 7, 2026
- Fee: 2,400 euros gross; production budget up to 1,500 euros
- Selection criteria: motivation 20%, artistic quality 40%, coherence 20%, CV 20%
- Applications via CAAM electronic office or in person
Entities
Institutions
- Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM)
Locations
- Gran Canaria
- Canary Islands
- Spain
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria