Can Serrat, approximately 1,187 m² in size, is a traditional Catalan masia located in El Bruc, a small village at the foot of Montserrat mountain, 45 km from Barcelona. The house was acquired in 1989 by eleven Norwegian artists, who began a long process of renovation.

The natural surroundings are a fundamental part of the experience: a pleasant walk leads from the house to the base of the mountain, with open views of Montserrat’s distinctive rock formations. Can Serrat offers various workspaces and studios within an intense and constantly changing natural environment.

Can Serrat is a space for creation and process.
Can Serrat is a community.

Activities are based on a defined working methodology and develop in relation to the stories and imaginaries that are collectively built throughout the residency. We are particularly interested in processes without pressure for results, open-ended research, doubt, curiosity, and debate as driving forces of work.

This open call is open year-round for residencies taking place throughout 2026.

At the end of each month, the Can Serrat team reviews the applications received and contacts the selected applicants to propose the next available period, depending on the availability of the house and the project.

Selected residents will have time and space to work on their own projects while also taking part in the communal life of Can Serrat.

 

INVITATIONS

Can Serrat offers a limited number of partially subsidized invitations, supported by the Department of Culture of the Generalitat of Catalonia, to take part in the 2026 residency program, subject to availability.

This is not a full grant, but an invitation with a partial subsidy covering part of the real cost of the residency.

The real cost of one month of residency at Can Serrat is €3,148.14.

Partially subsidized options:

  • Option 1 shared room (up to 2 people)
    €998.70 / month
  • Option 2 Private room
    €1,578.90 / month
  • Option 3 Studio only (no accommodation)
    €254.50 / month

Options 1 and 2 include one or two weekly communal dinners prepared by our cook, basic food supplies (coffee, tea, condiments, and some fresh and dry goods, depending on availability), and shared snacks during some activities.

 

RESIDENCY CONDITIONS:

Residents at Can Serrat have access to:

  • Full access to all shared spaces and resources

  • Free use of work areas, equipment, and studios

  • Participation in activities and community life

  • Transportation covered for activities organized by Can Serrat

  • Connection with the local environment and cultural context

  • Visibility for the project and process through Can Serrat’s channels

  • Inclusion of the process in the digital residents’ archive

  • Follow-up and support sessions with members of the team

 

Can Serrat understands the house as a community space that is cared for collectively. For this reason, all residents participate in weekly maintenance and cleaning tasks of shared spaces (kitchen, garden, dining room, and bathrooms).

 

WHO CAN APPLY? ELIGIBILITY:

The open call is open to people of any background, trajectory, and discipline, at different stages of their practice. Individuals, duos, and collectives are encouraged to apply.

There is no requirement to be a professional artist or to be under 35 years old.

Applications may be submitted individually, as a duo, or as a collective.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • To apply, please complete the APPLICATION FORM and attach a single PDF file titled:

    lastname_firstname_RollingCall

    This PDF must include:

    – Visual and multidisciplinary projects
    A video (max. 3 minutes), or a series of images (max. 10), or an audio note presenting the project (max. 3 minutes).

    – Writing projects
    A one-page writing project sample and an audio recording reading the sample (max. 3 minutes).

    – For all projects
    · A project summary for Can Serrat (approx. 250 words)
    · A link to a website, if applicable

    No CV or artist statement is required.
    We are interested in the project, the process, and the way it is thought through.

    Please make sure that links to videos or audio files are embedded within the PDF (SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.).

    Applications may be submitted in Catalan, Spanish, French, or English. We are currently unable to accept applications in other languages.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Application period: open call on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Notification of results: at the beginning of each month.
Residency period: between 2 weeks and 2 months, depending on availability, throughout 2026.

 

JURY

Sophie Blais_Director of Can Serrat

Ely Daou_ visual artist, permanent resident in Can Serrat