Aveiro invites two visual artists from the CreArt Network to work in Aveiro AiR (Portugal), between 16 May to 13 June 2025, curated by Patrícia Sarrico. The artists will work on artistic ceramics in the scoop of 17th International Biennale of Artistic Ceramics of Aveiro.
During the residency, the artists will have a diversified cultural programme, which will aim to widen their knowledge of technology and styles of ceramic production in collaboration with professionals. The projects might focus on object production, design and innovation on tiles and ceramic plates.
The final works created will be presented to the public as part of the 17th International Biennale of Artistic Ceramics of Aveiro programme, between 18 October 2025 and 18 January 2026. A catalogue will be published.
The arrival to Aveiro on 16 May allows the artists to attend the activities of the Bom dia Cerâmica! 2025 programme (17 and 18 May), a European event to celebrate ceramics, from heritage perspective, to crafts production and industrial innovation, from utilitarian uses to artistic approaches and research.
The AiR is open to local artists – born or resident – in any of the cities taking part in the CreArt | Network of Cities for Artistic Creation: Artkomas, Kaunas [Lithuania]; Aveiro [Portugal]; Valladolid [Spain]; České Budějovice [Czech Republic]; Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen [France]; HDLU Zagreb [Croatia]; Lublin [Poland]; Liepaja [Latvia]]; Lviv Artistic Council “Dialogue” [Ukraine]; Oulu [Finland]; Regensburg [Germany]; Skopje [North Macedonia], and Venezia [Italy].
Preference is given to artists with experience or education/training in artistic ceramics. There is no age limitation. In case of the applicants without university level, proof of equivalent ability must be provided through his/her artistic career.
The organisation will cover production costs and will pay a grant of 2,000 EUR to each artist for travel, subsistence, and other expenses. Studio and accommodation will be provided in the city centre of Aveiro. The artists will work in a local ceramic factory.
