Institut de Cultura de Barcelona (ICUB)grant

Barcelona Crea Grant – BAR project (Beca Barcelona Crea)

Who Can Apply: Visual artists, curators, performers and researchers aged 18+ of any nationality, linked to Barcelona or its metropolitan area through residence, cultural ties or their project. Individuals and entities may apply; Barcelona Crea beneficiaries from the past two years are excluded.
The Focus: New, unpublished visual-arts research before production, with a mentored BAR Project residency from mid-November 2026 to 31 January 2027 and a public presentation in January.
The Funding: €6,000 gross, paid once in advance after the BAR Project agreement, plus mentoring. Projects already funded by Barcelona City Council or Barcelona Crea associated programmes are ineligible.
Key Requirements: Use BAR Project’s form in Catalan or Spanish: one named PDF, maximum 11 pages/3 MB, with personal details, title, project description and work plan (5,000 characters each, including spaces), schedule, brief CV, portfolio and ID/entity documents budget optional.

DeadlineFriday, October 30, 2026

Award€6,000 (gross)

Program datesResearch project development: from mid-November 2026 until 31 January 2027 at the latest; public presentation during January 2027.

LocationBarcelona, Catalonia

ParticipationRemote

Career stagesAll Stages

Disciplinescontemporary visual arts, artistic research, curatorial practice, performance

Age range18–

Application notesUse the application form linked on the program page. Attach one PDF, maximum 11 pages and 3 MB, named with the applicant's full name or collective's name. Include personal details; project title; project description (maximum 5,000 characters including spaces); methodology/work plan (maximum 5,000 characters including spaces); indicative schedule; optional budget; brief applicant/team CV; visual dossier/portfolio and available website/social links; and DNI/NIE, or for legal entities NIF and constitution/representation documents. Submit in Catalan or Spanish. Late or incomplete applications are excluded. Public presentation is in January 2027; final report due February 15. Guidelines: https://barproject.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BASES-BBC_BARproject2026.pdf. The form could not be inspected because it returned 401 Unauthorized. Post-selection obligations: public presentation and final report required. Post-selection obligations: A public presentation and final report are required.

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