OPEN CALL:PADA Residency Autumn/Winter 21/22

IMG_0359Set in a derelict industrial park with a history dating back to 1885, PADA offers artists time and space to develop their practice through the exploration of technique and process. The residency at PADA welcomes applications from artists in a variety of media for a duration of 1-6 months. Artists are provided with large studio space and accommodation in a private double bedroom. We offer artists the possibility to explore practices, concepts, new ideas and materials and to develop a project whilst receiving feedback and support. Participants are also encouraged to propose talks and workshops, and to engage with the local art scene. At the end of each residency period artists will have the opportunity to present their work in the gallery at PADA.
The studios are set within a 1000sqm warehouse with a partial mezzanine. The facility encompasses nine open-plan studios for artists-in-residence (40sqm per artist) as well as a reading room and library, kitchen and living area, wood and metal workshops with hand and power tools and ceramics kiln and dark room. PADA also boasts a wide network of more specialist fabricators.
PADA hosts a 100sqm gallery space as well as exciting satellite locations throughout the industrial park for interventions, installations and events.

Duration of residency

Artists are able to stay between 1 and 5 months.

Accommodation

Accommodation is a 5 minute walk from the studios and is based in the old workers quarter of the industrial park. For the past 100 years these houses have been home to the factory workers. The Santa Barbara neighbourhood comprises 6 rows of alentejo style cottages and is now historically protected. PADA has renovated 3 of these cottages to provide accommodation for 9 artists.
Each artist will have a private double bedroom within a 3 bedroom cottage with the following;

  • fresh linen and towels
  • communal bathroom
  • communal patio/outdoor space
  • washing machine
  • communal living/social area
  • basic catering facilities (main kitchen is located at PADA)

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

All disciplines are encouraged to apply.
PADA offers artists large studios and access to workshops on site alongside a network of more specialist fabricators in the area.
Technical support and guidance is available and a guest curator visits during each residency.

Facilities:

  • Wood workshop
  • Metal Workshop
  • Ceramics Kiln
  • Darkroom
  • Technical support

Studio / Workspace

The studios are located within a converted warehouse that used to make jute sacks.
Each artist has a 40sqm studio space with 24hr access.

  • wifi
  • desk and chair
  • access to all workshops and communal areas

Fees and support

The fee for the residency is €1050 and covers the full residency programme, accommodation and 24hr access to the studios.

Expectations towards the artist

Artists are expected to present their work at the beginning of the residency and take part in the group show at the end of the residency.

Application deadline: 15/7/2021

Application information

Application is through the website www.padastudios.com

  • Cover letter include name, email, address, phone number & nationality
  • Preferred dates and duration of stay (1 – 5 months)
  • Artistic statement (max. 250 words) Describe your practice/research and areas of interest
  • Project proposal (max. 250 words) Outine your residency project, motivation & expectations
  • Sustainability statement Describe the role of sustainability within your work
  • Portfolio (5 -10 images) include dimensions, technique, title and date
  • CV