IRB Barcelona’s Artist in Residency Programme aims to connect artists with an interest in interdisciplinary science with the wide range of research, scientists, data and infrastructure available at the Institute. It provides a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in the IRB Barcelona community for a free exchange of ideas and to explore, learn, and form relationships with our scientists and stakeholders. The programme seeks to provide time and space for reflection and inspiration for artists and scientists alike.
The residency duration will be up to three consecutive months in 2026 and will be scheduled in agreement with the artist in residence. The artist is expected to develop artwork resulting from the residency that will be exposed in a previously agreed exhibition space within one year after completion of the residency.
They are looking for professional artists, with a genuine interest in science who wish to further their art by working alongside scientists to gain insight and perspective into cutting-edge research in the biomedical sciences. Applications from artists from any discipline are welcome.
IRB Barcelona will provide the artist with a 5,000 EUR (VAT excluded) to support the residency, including artists fees, materials, and traveling expenses. Any revenue generated from the commercial exploitation of the artwork shall first be applied to reimburse the production costs. Once these initial costs have been fully recovered, any additional net revenue shall be shared equally between the Artist (50%) and IRB Barcelona (50%).
