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OASis is a European project that brings together international authors with local communities. Promoted by Gerador in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut in Lisbon, OASis Lisboa is part of the European project OASis – Open Art Spaces in Synergy, which aims to create a network of open and free creative spaces, with the goal of reducing entry barriers to the art world. It involves 13 interdisciplinary spaces across 10 countries, supporting cultural centers that blend local practices with international exchange.
O OASis Lisbon The goal is to strengthen the Goethe-Institut's connection to the local community, with a focus on people over 50. Applications closed on May 24, 2026.
Applicants for the artistic residency program are invited to choose one of three intervention zones for their work within the Goethe-Institut building in Lisbon. The international cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany is located in Lisbon in the historic Valmor Palace, in Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, in an incredible space with a multifaceted atmosphere that you can explore. here.
A highly visible area in a space where people pass through and linger, frequented all day by people who gather there to eat, study, or work. It is also located near the entrance to the Auditorium.
A highly visible space, located next to a transition area that is used daily by those moving between different areas of the Valmor Palace, such as the cafeteria, the Library, or the outdoor garden.
An outdoor area in the incredible garden of the Valmor Palace (one of Lisbon's best-kept secrets), which surrounds one of the terrace areas, but is also visible to anyone simply walking through the space.
The selected individuals will go through these three steps.
After the projects are selected, the authors will have a set period to complete the concept development and begin production of their proposals. During this time, regular follow-up meetings will be held with Gerador.
The residency, lasting 5 working days, is intended for the final development of the selected projects. Activities during the artistic residency should include interaction with the local community and culminate in the presentation of an output to be shared at the Artistic Journey Showcase.
From October 6 to November 1, 2026, the works developed will be presented in an exhibition together with five other works created by local artists, in various spaces of the Goethe-Institut in Lisbon.
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• Applications: April 10 to May 24, 2026, until 20:00 GMT.
• Notification of shortlisted candidates: Until June 5, 2026; digital interviews until June 26, 2026.
• Winners Announcement: June 30th, 2026,
• Artistic residency: 5 working days between August 31 and September 25, 2026.
• Art Exhibition: October 6th to November 1th, 2026
Click on the button below to read in detail the regulations that guide the entire program.
Applications closed on May 24, 2026 at 20:00 PM GMT.
The OASis project is made up of a network of 14 official partners and numerous associated organizations. Find out more here.
