OPEN CALL

Miami Residency Program

Applications for 2026
are now closed.

About the Program

The Open Call Residency Program supports Brazilian visual artists through dedicated time, studio space, and curatorial exchange in Miami. Each edition selects artists for a 3–4 week residency. Artists engage in research, open studios, and direct dialogue with collectors, curators, and the local arts community.

For the 2026 edition, and for the third consecutive year, the residency will take place in collaboration with El Espacio 23 in Miami.

Finalists will be invited to meet with the selection committee and The55Project team as part of the selection process.

Important Details

    • Open to all Brazilian visual artists living in Brazil or outside of the country

    • US visa must be valid

    • Must be at least 21 years old

    • Fluency in English is not required for application; however, participation in local community programming is highly recommended

    • Painting, photography, mixed media, drawing, and video installations are encouraged. Please note that equipment is limited, and artists are welcome to bring any supplemental equipment if needed.

    • PDF of the artist’s portfolio and CV (in English)

    • PDF of project proposal or body of work with up to ten but no fewer than five images or videos of example works, and an artist statement.

    • Proposals may include a new project or series in development that would benefit from the time and resources of the residency to be completed.

    • Letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required

    • Studio space and residency in partnership with El Espacio 23

    • Studio visits by The55Project members and collectors

    • Studio visits with local curators

    • Open studio visits for the community

    • Solo exhibition during Open Studio

  • (Funded by The55Project and El Espacio 23)

    • Apartment for the extent of the residency at El Espacio 23

    • Studio space

    • US$ 1,200.00 stipend (for meals and local transportation)

    • Roundtrip airfare from anywhere in Latin America, Central America, and the United States

    • Travel insurance

    • Transportation to and from the airport

    • Installation and de-installation are included

    • Date: October 2026

    • Duration of residency: 3-4 weeks

    • Shipping of artworks not included

A man sewing on a red and white cloth using a sewing machine in a room with colorful wooden wall decor.
Two men looking at artwork on a white gallery wall, one gesturing towards it.
Person painting a large, abstract portrait on a canvas in an art studio. The person is wearing a black and gold patterned jacket and sitting on a white office chair. The artwork features two faces with greenery and dripping paint effects.
A person wearing a black hoodie and beanie looking at colorful sketches and drawings of abstract, cartoonish, and illustrated characters on a wall.
Two women are standing in front of a white wall, looking at a display of printed diagrams with circles and lines in black, purple, blue, orange, and gray, attached to the wall. One woman, with blonde hair in a ponytail and wearing a navy dress, is fa
Person holding an open yellow booklet with large print math equations, surrounded by fabric, a toolbox, and striped cloth on a white table.
A man with a beard and shaved head wearing a black shirt is looking at a textile art piece in a gallery. The artwork is mounted on a white wall and features black, white, and gray geometric and linear patterns.
Two women stand in front of a display wall at an art exhibit, observing a series of wooden plaques with woven objects attached to them.
Man with dreadlocks, glasses, white outfit, and colorful beaded necklaces sitting against a purple-lit background.
A man with a shaved head and beard wearing a black button-up shirt and black pants, standing in front of an art display on a white wall.
Artistic black and white illustration of a person riding a skateboard, with intricate and abstract patterns forming the figure's clothing and hair, on a piece of paper on a desk.
A man and woman are seated facing each other in an art gallery or exhibit, engaging in a conversation. The wall behind them features art installations resembling hair and scalp in various styles. A camera is positioned to the left, and the floor is w
Person drawing colorful, scribbled designs on paper with markers
Two young men installing a plaque on a white concrete pillar in an urban area with tall buildings and parked cars. One man is holding a power drill, and both are wearing gloves.

Key Dates


Applications
Open

March


Deadline
Date

April


Results
Announced

May


Residency
Period

Oct


Final
Show

Oct

Exact dates for each edition are announced when applications open.

Curatorial Committee

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Jennifer Inacio

Jennifer Inacio is Associate Curator at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Inacio holds a Masters in Contemporary Art Theory from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Black and white photo of a woman with long, curly hair, wearing glasses and a patterned scarf, smiling at the camera.

Ana Clara Silva

Ana Clara Silva is an arts administrator and editor of artists catalogs and books. Former Dir. of exhibitions at Faena Art. She holds an MA in Arts Administration from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

A woman with long dark hair and glasses, smiling, wearing a white t-shirt with the word 'FRIDAY' on it, standing against a plain wall.

Flavia Macuco

Flavia Macuco is the Executive Director of The55Project Art Foundation. With a background in Law and Art Business, she leads the foundation’s programs for artists, members, and donors.

A man speaking or giving a presentation in front of a screen.

Sergio Fontanella

Sergio Fontanella is an art historian, cultural manager and curator. He currently serves as Director of Operations & Collections at the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO) in Miami.

Black and white portrait of a woman with long dark hair, crossing her arms, looking confidently at the camera, inside a bright room with large windows.

Anelys Alvarez

Anelys Alvarez is a El Espacio 23 Curator and art historian specializing in contemporary art from the Americas and its diasporas. She holds a Master’s degree in Art History from the University of Havana.

Alumni Artists

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2025

Bel Falleiros & Renata Cruz

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2024

Panmela Castro

Side profile of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt, against a plain background.

2023

André Azevedo

A man with glasses and dreadlocks sitting at a desk, reading a magazine with a black and white cover, surrounded by a computer keyboard, a monitor, and some stationery in an office setting.

2022

Rafael RG

A woman sitting on a small bench, smiling and resting her chin on her hand, next to a large sculpture of a mythical figure with multiple tentacle-like horns and a textured body.

2021

Nadia Taquary

Black and white portrait of a man with curly hair, beard, and a slight smile, wearing a dark button-up shirt, standing near a wall.

2020

Mano Penalva

Black and white portrait of a man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt, against a black background with small white star-like dots.

2018

Ivan Grilo

A man with a beard, wearing a baseball cap and a white t-shirt, is drawing with a marker at a table. He has tattoos on his arms, and art supplies including a jar and markers are on the table. The background features cartoon-style wall art.

2017

Mateu Velasco

Past Jury Members

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Gean Moreno

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Maria Elena Ortiz

Black and white photo of a man with dark, curly hair and a slight smile, wearing a button-up shirt with crossed arms.

Omar Lopez

A man with glasses and dreadlocks reads a book at a desk with a laptop, smartphone, and office supplies, in a room with framed artwork on the wall.

Rafael RG

A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark button-up shirt with rolled-up sleeves, stands in front of abstract artwork on a gallery wall.

André Azevedo

Black and white photo of a man with dark hair and beard, wearing a light-colored shirt, standing in front of an abstract painted background.

Bernardo Mosqueira

FAQ

  • Any practicing visual artist, at any point in their career, who is at least 21 years of age and is originally from Brazil. Please note that if you reside outside of the US, you must have a valid US visa to apply.

  • When an edition is open, applications are submitted through an online form on this page. We recommend that all application materials, including images and video links, be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the deadline. We will not accept late emailed or mailed applications.

    • Artist portfolio in PDF (English)

    • Project in Development in PDF (English): Tell us about the work you have been developing recently. This could be a project you have not yet presented and that could be completed and exhibited during the residency.

    • Letter of recommendation (Optional)

    • Artists are responsible for packing any artwork that needs to be shipped to Miami.

    • If they are works on canvas, the work must not be mounted. Artists are also responsible for packing any extra materials that may be needed.

    • Shipping and IPHAN will be supported by The55Project.

    • Applicants residing outside the United States must have a valid U.S. visa and a valid passport to apply.

  • While the artworks may be available for acquisition, the program’s primary focus is not commercial. Should a sale occur, the artist will retain 50% of the proceeds. The remaining 50% may be contributed, at the artist’s discretion, to support the mission and programming of The55Project Art Foundation.

  • There is no fee to apply to the Artist-in-Residence program. All costs associated with the program are supported by our partners and donors.

  • Please email  info@the55project.com with any additional questions about the program.

  • We are pleased to launch this Open Call as an opportunity for brazilian visual artists to expand their audience and further develop their research. While only one project will be selected, we look forward to growing our network and engaging with a broader community of artists. Even if your proposal is not selected this year, we may remain in contact regarding future opportunities.

    We reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the program at any time and for any reason, including, without limitation, circumstances arising from a Force Majeure Event.