Sound of Silence Artist Residency

The Sound of Silence Artist Residency, hosted by Labirinto Eclético, invites curators and creators from a wide range of disciplines—including visual artists, writers, stage photographers, performance artists, musicians, architects, landscape designers, and guerrilla gardeners—to spend 8‑12 weeks in a secluded olive farm setting near Elvas, Portugal. The residency offers free lodging in a loft‑style side building with kitchen and bathroom, a 12 m² studio, Wi‑Fi, and an electric bike for local travel. Participants are expected to engage in light caretaking of the property in exchange for the free accommodation. The program is unpaid but provides a supportive environment with access to a 20 ha olive grove, pool, pergola, and ancient olive trees, fostering a contemplative creative process. Applicants must have a minimum knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese, and those with cat allergies, insect or hay fever, or who dislike nature may not be suitable. The residency runs in multiple periods: Oct 24 2026–Dec 20 2027, Jan 4 2027–Mar 4 2027, Mar 15 2027–May 15 2027, and May 20 2027–Jul 15 2027, indicating a recurring schedule. Applications are submitted via a Google Forms link, with no application fee. The residency is open to artists worldwide and offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a quiet, natural environment while creating and sharing work at the end of the stay.

Free lodging in a 55 m² loft‑style side building with kitchen and bathroom, a 12 m² studio, Wi‑Fi, electric bike, and access to a 20 ha olive farm with pool, pergola, and ancient olive trees.

Curators and creators across a wide range of disciplines (visual artists, writers, stage photographers, performance artists, musicians, architects, landscape designers, guerrilla gardeners, etc.) must have minimum knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese. Applicants with cat allergies, insect or hay fever, or who dislike nature may not be suitable.