The independent artist residencies programme hosted by DELLI, the design department of Lusófona University in Lisbon. (more)



RESIDENCY

RESIDENTS


We offer an experimental research program for national and international artists and designers, both from within and outside DELLI. (more)



APPLICATION
We accept applications from authors who can develop their work over a period of 3 to 6 months anywhere in the world, with total dedication, autonomous organisation and supervision by a curatorial team. We accept individual, duo and collective applications. (more)



APPLICANTS
Students and teachers from the DELLI community and Lusófona University. Artists and designers who have been invited or are part of a team that includes at least one member of the DELLI community. (more)


Residency 2026/2027

Cycle 1
Gonçalo Picoito
Letícia Apolinário

Cycle 2
To be announced 



APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 
FOR THE 2027/2028 RESIDENCIES
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Formulário de candidatura



EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
The evaluation of residency proposals is based on criteria that take into account the defined area of work, the work plan and expected outcomes, the artist/designer’s objectives, the curatorial proposal, and the proposal’s alignment with the scope of the PENSÃO program. (more)



IN-RESIDENCY PROJECTS 

The projects range from visual arts, design, photography, cinema, music and sound arts, performing arts, writing arts, installation, sculpture, architecture and space. (more)



CURATORIAL TEAM

Each participant works with a curatorial team, made up of an individual and/or institution, responsible for overseeing the project. (more)



SUPPORT
Work with us and help a new generation of artists and designers. (more)



Lusófona University
Campo Grande, 376
1749-024 Lisboa

pensao.delli@ulusofona.pt
pensao-delli.pt