WHAT IS THE VAGABUNDAS CREATION RESIDENCE?

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VAGABUNDAS is an artistic creative residency that aims to promote artistic creation in the feminine and at the intersection with the development of decentralized artistic work, particularly in communities with development and desertification problems.

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With an annual frequency, this residency is inspired by the story of Mercedes Blasco, one of Conceição Vitória Marques' many pseudonyms, and the name of her best-known literary work “Vagabunda”, a diary of memories of the woman and the artist. Recognizing her importance and having her as an inspiration is to reinforce her existence, her legacy and give her the political relevance that, in life, Mercedes did not have.

WHO IS IT INTENDED FOR?

Artists of Portuguese nationality or residing in Portugal, of legal age, who identify as female, whether cisgender or transgender.

What do they offer?

• An artistic residency focused on creation, investigation, and research, lasting approximately one month, at the São Domingos Mine , for two artists selected through an open call.

• A creation grant of €1000 (one thousand euros) for each selected artist;

• Shared workspace at the São Domingos Mine;

• Accommodation and allowances for food and travel expenses for the period of residence at the São Domingos Mine and stay in Lisbon for public sharing (3 days).