Writing residency
The Córtex Frontal Writing Residency is based in the quiet, historic town of Arraiolos, in the heart of the Alentejo. Since 2016, it has provided writers, researchers, journalists, curators, and PhD candidates with dedicated time and space to focus, reflect, and create.
The program also offers opportunities to connect and learn. In addition to independent work, residents are invited to join a diverse schedule of activities, including artist talks, field trips, and encounters with local traditions. These experiences encourage writers to explore the Alentejo region and engage with a community of multidisciplinary artists from Portugal and beyond.
Please note that our team has a background in the visual arts. We follow each project during the residency, but we are not able to offer professional literary mentoring.
Equipment
- Black and white A4 laser printer
Residency 2027
Spring
- 15 March – 11 April4 weeks
- 21 May – 10 June3 weeks
Summer
- 14 June – 11 July4 weeks
- 4 – 24 August3 weeks
Autumn
- 1 – 28 October4 weeks
- 1 – 28 November4 weeks
1,200€ for 4-week periodsResidency periods are fixed.
The residency programme is shared by all disciplines: curatorial follow-up, workshops, study visits and engagement with the community. See the programme and a sample 4-week residency