Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and Art Omi collaborate to offer a residency opportunity for a Spanish architect or an architecture professional residing in Spain. The selected resident will join the international Art Omi: Architecture program in Ghent, New York, from May 27 to June 14, 2027.

About the Residency

The Art Omi: Architecture residency program invites ten early- to mid-career architects from around the world to develop their work during a two-and-a-half-week stay on Art Omi's campus in the Hudson Valley, New York.

Through a partnership agreement with Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), one of these ten positions is specifically reserved for an architect who is Spanish or based in Spain. During the program, the selected resident will work independently on their proposed project and present their final work during the public Open Studios event at the end of the residency.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Open Call: Friday, August 14, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

Decision Notification: Mid-December 2026

Residency Dates: Thursday, May 27 – Monday, June 14, 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Spanish national or legally living and working in Spain.

Must have been professionally active for at least five (5) years since obtaining a Master of Architecture degree (M. Arch) or receiving professional licensing.

Open to early- and mid-career architects in active professional practice or in academia with a focus on architectural design teaching.

Applications from students currently enrolled in B.Arch, M.Arch, or PhD programs will not be accepted.

Program Conditions and Grant Coverage

The selected architect will receive the following financial and logistical support:

Travel: Round-trip flight between their place of residence in Spain and New York, managed by AC/E.

Accommodation & Studio: Private bedroom in shared living quarters and dedicated studio space with 24/7 access, Wi-Fi, and basic tools on the Art Omi campus.

Meals: Three catered meals per day provided by the organization.

Stipend: A financial stipend of $300.

Visa Support: Official welcome letter to assist with the U.S. visa process.

Note: The resident is responsible for managing and covering all costs associated with obtaining their U.S. entry visa, as well as securing comprehensive health insurance coverage for the full duration of the residency.

Required Application Materials

All applications must be submitted in English via the official platform and include:

Architect's Statement: A narrative overview of your architectural practice (150 words max.).

Project Proposal: A detailed description of the project to be carried out independently during the stay (5 pages max.).

Portfolio: A selection of representative architectural works (10 pages max.).

Resume / Curriculum Vitae.

Application and Contact

Open Call: https://www.accioncultural.es/media/2026/Doc/Artomi26-Conv.pdf 
Info in Art Omi website:  https://artomi.org/residencies/architecture/
Program Application Inquiries:  jvandenhout@artomi.org