Residency application

Two funded six-week residencies for neurodivergent artists, 5 April – 14 May 2027, working with students of a partner school in the Alentejo (to be announced). Written, audio and video applications are assessed as equivalent.

01About you

Full name

Country of residence

Phone (optional)

Your discipline(s)

02How you want to answer

Type your answers, or record them — both are read and assessed the same way. This is not something you have to request.

Type itWrite your answers into the form below. Record itAnswer in audio or video — up to 5 and 7 minutes. Share a link.

03Expression of interest

Why does this residency connect with your practice? An honest question is worth more than a polished promise.

Your expression of interest 0 / 500 words

04Residency proposal

What would you like to explore, and how might you work with a school community? It does not need to be a finished plan.

Your proposal 0 / 750 words

05Portfolio & materials

Share your work by link, by file, or both. Uploaded files are sent to us as email attachments, so the total across both upload fields must stay under 10 MB. For anything heavier — video, large image sets — use a link instead.

Website (optional)

Other links (optional — online projects, one per line)

Portfolio (upload) Drop your portfolio here, or choose a filePDF, JPG, PNG, DOC/DOCX, PPT/PPTX

Other application materials (upload — e.g. a project description PDF) Drop other materials here, or choose a filePDF, JPG, PNG, DOC/DOCX, PPT/PPTX

0.0 MB of 10 MB used

06Availability

The residency runs 5 April – 14 May 2027. Selected artists live in Messejana for the full period.

I can commit to the full period, 5 Apr – 14 May 2027.

Any fixed constraints we should know (optional)

Confidential · read only by the coordination team · not scored

Access rider (optional)

The working, travel, communication or accommodation conditions that would help you take part well. Kept separate from the assessment; never affects your score. Ask us anything here — including whether the residency as described works for you.

Access rider

07Before you send

I identify as neurodivergent (optional).Preference is given to artists who identify as neurodivergent. Self-identification is enough. We do not ask for a diagnosis or any documentation. I understand the residency involves working with students (minors),and that, if selected, I will provide a criminal-record certificate for work with minors and follow safeguarding procedures. Buinho supports this process. I consent to Buinho storing and processing this application under GDPRfor this open call. Not shared outside the selection panel. You may ask us to delete it at any time. Privacy notice.

Before you send. Take the time you need — there is no advantage to applying early, and every complete application gets the same careful reading. Apply in English or Portuguese, in writing or by recording — whichever lets you say what you mean.

Applications close 30 November 2026, 23:59 Lisbon time. Questions, or anything about access, are welcome any time at info@buinho.pt.