Artist Residency

We invite musicians, new media artists, and makers from around the world to undertake a residency here. If you are a resident of Valencia, we invite you to contact us about our Musician Membership.

Note: When submitting, be as specific with your plan as possible. Vague or unprofessional proposals will not be considered.

Who are we?

We are Curiosibot Lab, located in beautiful Valencia, Spain in the artistic neighborhood of Russafa. We are a facility catering to creatives in media, music, and interaction. Opened and operated by Curiosibot, we have shown installations at Maker Faire, Sonar, TOA, and other venues and have many years of experience in the music industry as engineers, producers, and artists. Our space is a bajo of 110 square meters located in the center of Valencia.  

We are a space which encourages learning and collaboration. We provide practical training and advice to those who come here.

Duration of Residency 

1-3 months year round except August and during christmas holdays.

Description of Residency

The residency consists of an artist developing an idea in order to present or release. This concept should have a clear plan for production and execution. The artist will have access to equipment and tools to build their project, as well as technical and artistic mentorship from the staff. In the instance of an installation or performance, the space may be used as a venue for the work. We work with Ableton and Pro Tools, but Logic is also available.

We are looking for artists in the disciplines of: 

• Music: Creation of an album or EP, Innovative album, use of AI methodologies, or Mixed Reality or Metaverse Performance. We particularly look for musicians doing innovative releases or using new technologies in their music production.
• Interaction and Media Art: creation of an installation, video or AV project, interactive performance or installation using sensors and microcontrollers, creation of multimedia NFT, creation of musical instrument or controller, wearable technology 

 What is provided 

The artist will have a desk in the space and access to the tools, studio, and machines as well as mentorship and guidance. Musicians can expect to have 4 hours per day of studio time minimum. These tools include 3d printers, a laser cutter, woodworking tools and other tools, a recording studio(with video editing capability), live sound setup, electronics bench, and video production, AV, and VR+360 equipment. Prototyping equipment and sensors are also available. For more information, our inventory is online here: www.curiosibotlab.com On-site Housing is available for €300/month on-site. (photos below but the decor has been recently updated) Housing is difficult or expensive in the city at the moment, so we encourage this option.

Included in the accomodation are: TV, WIFI, Electric, AC or Heat, access to washer and dryer, electric stove and air fryer, coffee maker, house items and linens.

The on-site accommodation has entry with stairs. If you need accessible housing, we can assist with finding something suitable in the city.

Fees and Funding

At this moment, we do not have funding for the program, although we hope to in the future. The artist must provide their own funding. Programs such as Culture Moves Europe and ACA(For Spanish Residents or visitors) provide support for artist mobility and the selected artist may apply for these programs. We aim to make the selection so that the artist(s) have time to apply for this funding. Special funding is available for Eastern Europeans and Ukraine.

Monthly fee of €120 for facility use and mentoring. If other accommodation is needed, there is on-site living that can be rented at a subsidized cost. We can also provide links and suggestions for rooms in the city.

Expectations and Outcomes

The artist must have a clear concept with a plan of finishing within the time frame. This can be a project that is already in progress, but the idea is to present the finished work in the form of a live or virtual performance, release, or presentation relevant to the work. The final work does not need to be presented in the lab, it can be at a festival or other venue of the artist’s choosing. If you are working on music, you will receive mentoring with production and technical help, however your final output is up to you. Some artists finish many drafts or leave with 1-2 finished and mastered songs. Funded residents have specific rules and outcomes according to the funding organization. Self-funded residents are expected to be motivated and to take advantage of the space.

Rules and regulations

Rules vary for funded and self-funded residents. Please check our sheet here.

Application Information and How to Apply

Please fill out the Form https://form.jotform.com/252682211382049 with your CV, portfolio, and project proposal no more than one page long. Any questions should be emailed to curiosibot@gmail.com.

We especially invite female and underrepresented applicants, as well as applicants with an interest in spending time in Valencia or Spain to learn more about the culture.

Eligibility 

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. All applicants must currently or must be a resident of an EU country to apply for funding for Culture Moves Europe (Individual must be applied for by artist). Spanish nationals can be eligible for other funding. All nationalities are welcome; we can provide letters for visitors, but cannot make arrangements for visas. If you require a visa to visit Spain, we can provide you a letter for you to submit. Update: we have had difficulties aiding artists from Russia(dissidents) and Ukraine(male artists) due to the war. We encourage those applicants to apply through Artists at Risk, as they are better equipped to aid.