Creative Residences

About our Creative Residences

The territory is the starting point for reflection and practice within the Loulé Criativo creative residency program. The residencies emerge as dynamic spaces where artisans, designers, artists, and makers immerse themselves in collaborative projects, reflecting on new perspectives and approaches. They are true incubators of creativity, fostering multidisciplinary interactions, often with community involvement, and stimulating imagination.

Upcoming Residences

● OPEN CALL

OPEN CALL | Creative Residencies Program

Past Residences

● April - October 2025

Lined Up by the Same Wool

● September 2016

Designers of Loulé

● October 2015

Makers’ Meal

● July - August 2025

Palm, Esparto and Cana

● July 2021

Metal Summer School in Loulé

● October - November 2021

Applied Nature Arts

● April - August 2024

MADE IN – Design with Vegetable Fibers

● July - August 2024

MADE IN Summer School

● April - August 2024

Dialogues between Artisans and Designers of Loulé

● 26 Jan / 12 Apr 2026

UmbigoLab @LouléCriativo 2026