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ARTErra is a private multidisciplinary artist residency located in a small rural village in central Portugal.
Since 2010, it has welcomed artists from around the world seeking time, focus, and transformation in an environment where silence and encounter coexist.

Each residency is tailored to the artist: some periods offer full solitude, others allow creative exchange with fellow residents.
ARTErra provides an immersive rural setting — a place to pause, breathe, and create in dialogue with nature, architecture, and community.

The residency aims to support authentic artistic processes, fostering reflection, experimentation, and connection with place.
Programming includes open-studio moments, optional community interactions, and visits to local craftspeople.

Duration of residency

1 week Minimum max 6months
Accommodation

Artists stay in private rooms with access to shared kitchen, living areas, and outdoor spaces.Each accommodation is independent and quiet, surrounded by the natural landscape of Tondela.
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
Open to all disciplines: visual arts, performance, music, writing, design, architecture, film, research, and hybrid practices.Available equipment and facilities include: sound studio, basic recording gear, photographic and video equipment, tools for sculpture or installation, and bicycles for local exploration.Assistance and introductions to local partners can be arranged upon request.
Studio / Workspace
Spacious studios, rehearsal rooms, and outdoor work areas are available.Depending on the project and period, studios can be private or shared — part of ARTErra’s flexible model that adapts to each artist’s needs.
Fees and support

ARTErra is a self-funded private residency.Artists cover accommodation and studio fees, which vary according to duration and needs.Personalized quotes are provided after project assessment.Artists are welcome to use external grants or funding programs to support their stay.
As a reference
1 Person in a Single Room

  • 1 Week (Excl. VAT): €190.00
  • 1 Week (Incl. 23% VAT): €233.70
Expectations towards the artist

There are no mandatory outputs. Artists may, if they wish, hold an open-studio, give a talk, or share their process with the local community.
We do ask for a book to donate to our library.
The focus of ARTErra is on process rather than production.
Application information

C.V. and short bio of the artist- Portfolio, videos, photos etc…- Description of the project to be undertaken at ARTERRA, including the project’s objectives, needs and expectations of residence and all the details necessary to understanding the proposal- Dates and Duration of residence (2 options) – Details (need for meals, work characteristics, number of persons, additional information relevant to the work process) After we will have all this information we will accept (or not) the application and will budget the stay.

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Porquê,o quê, para quê, a quem, como , onde. Why,What,for,whom,how,where?

1.PORQUÊ? Why?

Este espaço de criação e formação artística surge de uma necessidade de encontrar espaços físicos onde os artistas se possam encontrar e reflectir sobre os processos criativos, e desenvolvê-los de uma forma intensiva e focada.
O ARTErra é uma iniciativa privada.
Numa lógica de laboratório, o artista encontra no Arterra uma casa com uma serie de comodidades, um quintal de criação, onde existem espaços vários para a criação e desenvolvimento de um trabalho artístico, e a possibilidade de apresentação do projecto desenvolvido ao público.

This space for creativity and artistic training comes from a need for physical spaces where artists can meet and reflect on the creative processes, and develop them in an intensive and focused way.
The ARTERRA is a private initiative.
 The artist finds in ARTERRA a house with a series of facilities,and a creation of a yard, where there are several spaces for the creation and development of an artistic work, and the possibility of introduction of the developed to the public.

2. O QUÊ? What?

Neste espaço procuraremos facultar aos artistas e aos projectos todas as condições para o desenvolvimento do processo criativo.
O Arterra tem condições físicas e técnicas para proporcionar a realização de diversos focos de trabalho artístico, desde concepção de exposições, criação teatral, atelier e workshops, formação...

In this space we will seek to provide artists and projects all the conditions for the development of the creative process.
The ARTERRA has physical and technical conditions to be realized by several outbreaks of artwork, from design exhibitions, theatrical creation, studio and workshops, training...



3. PARA QUÊ? What for?

Para que a criação em comunhão com a natureza seja uma realidade, para fomentar uma dinâmica de grupo estrita, para trabalhar em residência num ambiente rural.
Diversificar e descentralizar a oferta cultural.
Desenvolver acções e formações que contribuam para a qualificação dos profissionais do sector artístico.

For the creation in communion with nature is a reality, to foster a dynamic group strictly for work in residence in a rural environment.
Diversify and decentralize the cultural offer.
Develop training activities and contributing to the qualifications for the arts.

4. A QUEM? To whom?

Este espaço destina-se a profissionais das diferentes áreas artísticas, entidades ou criadores independentes, portugueses e estrangeiros.
Pode também excepcionalmente receber projectos de formação para público em geral e para crianças

This space is intended for professionals from different artistic areas, groups or independent creators, Portuguese and aliens.
You can also receive exceptional training projects for the general public and for children

5.COMO?How?

Para a candidatura deverão constar os seguintes elementos:

- C.V. do artista

- Portfolio, vídeos, imagens…

- Descrição do projecto a desenvolver no ARTErra, onde constem os objectivos do projecto, necessidades e expectativas da residência e todos os pormenores necessários á compreensão da proposta.

- Datas e Duração da residência pretendidos (minimo 2 dias,máximo 6 meses)

- Detalhes (necessidade de refeições, especificidades do trabalho, nº de pessoas, informações suplementares relevantes ao processo de trabalho)

The application must contain the following elements:


- C.V. artist
- Portfolio, videos, photos ...
- Description of the project to be undertaken ARTERRA out, including the project's objectives, needs and expectations of residence and all the details necessary to understanding the proposal.
- Dates and Duration of residence
- Details (need for meals, work characteristics, number of persons, additional information relevant to the work process)



6. ONDE? Where?


Esta estrutura situa-se numa aldeia no concelho de Tondela, distrito de Viseu. (PORTUGAL)

Morada:Address
R.Nossa Srª. do Crasto,Nº380
Lobão da Beira
3460-207Tondela

MAIL:arterra.geral@gmail.com

SITE:http://arterra.weebly.com/

Tlm-(351)963779054

Está a 2h30 de carro de Lisboa, 1h do Porto e Aveiro, 45m de Coimbra e 15m de Viseu.


Coordenadas:
Latitude: 40°31'15.86"NLongitude: 8° 1'57.64"W