Delfina Foundation and Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Open 2027 London Residency for Lusophone Artists
Visual artists hailing from Portugal or Portuguese-speaking African countries are invited to apply for a fully funded 12-week residency at the Delfina Foundation in London, scheduled from 28 June to 17 September 2027. This initiative, in collaboration with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch), emphasizes independent research. To qualify, artists must originate from Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, or São Tomé and Príncipe, should not reside in the UK, must possess English proficiency, and need to present a well-defined research proposal. The application deadline is set for 4 October 2026 at 23:59 BST. Benefits include travel expenses, a living stipend, materials funding, and housing, with no application fee required.
Key facts
- Residency dates: 28 June – 17 September 2027, lasting 12 weeks in London
- Application deadline: 4 October 2026 at 23:59 BST, with no application fee
- Open to contemporary visual artists born in Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde or São Tomé and Príncipe
- Applicants must not be currently based in the United Kingdom and must be proficient in English
- Support includes return economy airfare, UK airport transfers, visa fee reimbursement, £40 per day living allowance, £1,200 materials budget, London transport pass and a private bedroom
- Organised by Delfina Foundation with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch)
- Part of Delfina Foundation's Open Summer 2027 season, focused on independent research
- Delfina Foundation runs four three-month residency seasons each year, either open independent research or thematic collective research
Entities
Institutions
- Delfina Foundation
- Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
- Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch)
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Portugal
- Angola
- Mozambique
- Guinea-Bissau
- Cape Verde
- São Tomé and Príncipe