Art Residency

Mas Palou is our family-run vineyard and guesthouse, rooted in the Mediterranean way of life. We host guests in beautiful spaces and also offer tailored events, space rentals, wine and olive oil made on-site, art residencies, and a wine and book club.

The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in our area in March is 11.0°C (51.8°F). The amount of rain in March is normal with an average of 36mm (1.4in). It rains on average a total of 6 days. You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 17.5°C (63.5°F).

• Communal work space: there is a spacious coworking area with several desks next to the villas that can be used.
• Each of the two villas have common areas to work.
• All outdoor areas can be used (swimming pools will not be available in February) and there is plenty of nature at walking distance.
• In case an artist needs a private space we will do our best to accommodate as there are a few options. Our estate is very spacious so it won’t be a problem to accommodate 7 people..

That’s cool! We can accept a collective of 2 or 3 people maximum. You will be sleeping in the same room (2 to 3 twin beds), though. The application fee is 30€ for the whole group.

So sorry, we are limiting the number of artists this year so that won’t be possible.

Residents are not permitted overnight visitors at Mas Palou.

Unfortunately, no. The guesthouses are old and all rooms are on the 1st floor with stairs. But some of the outdoors (for weddings) are accessible.

Personal items: Any medication, toiletries, weather-appropriate clothing, and supplies/materials needed during the residency. There are scheduled trips to the local grocery store that residents may join as needed.

Residents must bring or arrange to purchase while in residence all supplies required during their stay. It is recommended that residents bring a laptop if regular computer use is desired.

International travelers: Mas Palou does not provide international power adapters for electronic devices – please bring one if you are traveling from another country and plan to use your personal electronic devices. Residents traveling from another country should convert currency to € before arriving, as it is very difficult to do so in the immediate area.

That’s fine! Check the question regarding arrivals, and as for shopping we will do a couple of grocery runs for those who want to get groceries but don’t have a car.

Residents will be expected to arrive and leave during the time slot indicated in the schedule (not earlier or later). Please be mindful of that when booking flights.

You can drive or you can take public transportation. There are buses and trains from Barcelona and you’ll need a taxi from the Sant Sadurní d’Anoia or Lavern-Subirats station to get here, which will be about 30€. There are trains from the airport as well, and a cab ride from there is about 100€. We are planning on running a shuttle service on the day of arrival from the train station.

Feel free to apply in English, Spanish or Catalan. The residency will have English as a primary language.

The stay is free except for the food, and travel to and from Mas Palou. It includes accommodation in a room for yourself (or your art collective if it’s more than one person) in a beautiful villa you’ll share with other artists, with access to a kitchen and to plenty of space to work. You won’t be sharing a room with any strangers. Bathrooms are shared.

There will be a couple of meals included but otherwise you can cook your own food in the kitchen or go to a local restaurant.

The villa has access to high-speed wi-fi as well as a fully-equipped kitchen and on-site laundry facilities. Mas Palou does not provide personal laptops or electronic devices, or any other art materials. There will be some scheduled trips to the grocery store (see schedule) as well as some field trips to local museums. Additional details will be provided upon acceptance to the program. Keep in mind there are no grocery stores at walking distance.

Application fee: 30€ per artist / artist collective.

• Before arrival, ALL artists must register their ID info
• Residents are not permitted overnight visitors at Mas Palou.
• Residents are expected to arrive at the scheduled time and leave and the scheduled time.
• Residents are expected to keep their living spaces clean during the residency. No cleaning is included in the stay.
• Please be mindful of your electricity use in the house. Prices are through the roof in Spain. We have also been in a prolongued state of drought — keep that in mind when taking showers.
• There is no smoking or vaping allowed inside any of the buildings at Mas Palou. Residents are welcome to smoke outdoors. Please respect the property by using ashtrays to dispose of cigarette butts.
• It is the policy of Mas Palou, and the law, to be a drug-free environment. We also ask that residents consume alcohol responsibly.
• During the residency you might be asked to collaborate talking to the press about your work and the residency.
• Residents are expected to engage in field activities and workshops (these won’t be a huge time commitment).
• Mas Palou is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical ability or disability. Mas Palou will not tolerate any behavior that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Our aim is to create a vibrant and safe creative space, and strive to provide an environment that accommodates artists from a multiplicity of backgrounds and circumstances. We expect your collaboration in this as well.
• Mas Palou can rescind an artist’s invitation at any time before or during the residency.
• Keep in mind that the Mas Palou Art Residency is very community-focused. You will be sharing space and meals with others.

The next edition will take place in 2026, and dates along with the open call deadline will be announced soon.

You can find supermarkets in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, just 12 minutes away. Options include Esclat, Mercadona, and Casa Ametller (also open Sunday morning), as well as the local farmers market which takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays in the morning.

The nearest train station is Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, about 12 minutes away. Buses to and from Barcelona also depart from there—check schedules online for updated times.