Open Art Studio residency in Carabanchel with accommodation in Central Madrid

Flame x Estudio Inverso invites contemporary visual, digital, and sound artists to apply for our intensive one-month residency in Madrid, Spain. This self-funded opportunity is designed for independent creators or those securing institutional mobility grants (such as Arts Council England or Culture Moves Europe ). Our program offers a unique dual-location urban concept: Live in Malasaña: Stay in a private room within a secure, fully furnished shared 2-bedroom apartment in Madrid’s trendiest historic city center. Work in Carabanchel: Enjoy 24/7 access to a dedicated studio space (16m²–20m²) inside our newly renovated 320m² industrial warehouse—the epicenter of Madrid's underground art movement. The Space & Community Work alongside 13 open studios under an "open walls" concept designed for cross-pollination. The facility features 3.3m ceilings, an active front exhibition space, a communal roof terrace, a kitchenette, and an on-site recording studio available for sound artists via separate booking. Visibility & Outcome Founded by a team with extensive experience running prominent London art NGOs ( Ugly Duck , Chromart.org ) and Estudio Inverso in Madrid, who have run open art studios since 2021, we actively promote your practice to our strong local network. The residency concludes with a public Open Studio showcase, bringing local curators, collectors, and artists directly to your workspace. Logistics Cost: €2,000/month (includes accommodation, 24/7 studio, utilities, and Wi-Fi). Upon selection, we provide a formal Letter of Invitation to support your grant appl Deadline December 31, 2026

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