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 2027 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)
    €1130 / month
  • Option 2 Private room
    €1,74590 / month
  • Option 3 Studio only (no accommodation)
    €305 / 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: writing rooms, rehearsal spaces, a room with a projector, and a
communal artists’ studio equipped with ceramic tools and an engraving press.
● Participation in activities: orientation meeting, monthly display of the artists’ work to peers, and activities
to stimulate creative processes.
● Unlimited monthly public transport pass for 5 zones (only included with Options 1 and 2).
● Visibility for your project and process through Can Serrat’s communication channels.
● Publication in the digital project archive

Can Serrat reserves the right to curate activities.

As every residency period is different, the activities and opportunities available may vary from month to month.
Some activities are open to all residents, while others have a limited number of places. In these cases, the Can
Serrat team determines participation based on the activity, the guests, and the projects in residence.

 

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, from May 3rd 2027.

 

JURY

Sophie Blais_Director of Can Serrat

Ely Daou_ visual artist, permanent resident in Can Serrat

 

From Can Serrat, we would like to accompany and recognize some of the processes developed during the 2027 residencies by offering a Production Grant and Retorns Grants to support the continuity of the work initiated during the residency.

Production Grant — Visual Arts
Financial support of €3,000* intended to recognize one of the artistic processes developed during the residency and support its future production.

Retorns Grants — Visual Arts and Writing
Return grant to come back to Can Serrat for an additional one-month residency during the following year.

Granted in December 2027 among residents from the Spring, Summer, and Autumn residencies. The selection will be made by the Can Serrat team in dialogue with the invited professional leading the studio visits.

*Subject to obtaining public funding.