Open Call - InResidence 2026

A Turma is looking for a playwright or a theatre maker, for the development of an artist residency with the duration of two months (consecutively), in Porto - Portugal. We are able to accept a playwright, a performer or a visual artist as the project is related with the research for a new dramaturgy or theatrical creation. At the end of the residency period there must be an informal presentation of the developed work. We also invite the artist to develop a workshop for local young actors and/or theatre makers to share and exchange the methodologies of the work.

The initiative InResidence, in partnership with Porto City Council, aims to bring international artists closer to opportunities to develop residence projects in the city in multiple artistic fields. The artist must be from another country, and the grant is different for European artists (5000€) and Intercontinental artists (6000€). This grant is managed by A Turma in articulation with the artist(s) and includes: artist's payment, travel, creation materials, technical support and other logistic expenses. This grant is aimed at individual artists or companies, although the accommodation provided is a one-bedroom apartment. Other logistic expenses must be covered by the artist/company, included in the grant.

About A Turma

A Turma is an independent creative structure working in the fields of performing and audiovisual arts, founded and based in Porto since 2008. Its repertoire includes works by key authors of contemporary dramaturgy; free adaptations of classics, essays, and other literary texts; as well as new dramaturgy and original writing.

In addition to creating new works and touring its productions, A Turma develops a range of activities that include the promotion of national and international artistic residencies, the publication of original texts through its own editorial collection, and an educational outreach programme open to the city.

A Turma is funded by República Portuguesa - Ministério da Cultura, Juventude e Desporto / DGArtes

Working spaces
- Studio-blackbox (120m2)
- Studio (75m2)
- Hall/office (35m2),
- Costumes atelier (30m2)

Grant fee
5.000-6.000€ *
Accommodation **

* The grant fee includes artist's payment, travel, creation materials, technical support and food for a 2 month residency plus accommodation. The budget is managed by A Turma, after approval of the project by the City Council, depending on the artist's origin, whether European or International.
** A Turma has available a one bedroom apartment. For companies the extra costs must be included in the budget or be supported by the company.

Funding
Porto City Council - In Residence, Porto

Production
A Turma (Theater Collective supported by República Portuguesa - Ministério da Cultura, Juventude e Desporto / DGArtes)

The artists will be contacted by March 14th, 2026.

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