Anfitrión Marbella has opened the call for its Art Residency 2026/27, “Light and Sea”. Visual artists of any discipline and nationality, over 21 and living in Spain (or holding a valid visa for their stay), can apply until 15 November 2026. Selected artists spend between 15 days and 2 months at Anfitrión in Puerto Banús, Marbella, with a private suite, return travel from anywhere in Spain, an equipped studio, curatorial support and an exhibition at Anfitrión.
The open call at a glance
| Theme | Light and Sea |
|---|---|
| Location | Anfitrión, Puerto Banús, Marbella (Costa del Sol, Spain) |
| Who can apply | Visual artists of any discipline and nationality, over 21, living in Spain or holding a valid visa for their stay |
| Length of stay | 15 days to 2 months |
| Residency period | Between November and March |
| What is included | Private suite, return travel from anywhere in Spain, equipped studio, curatorial support, exhibition at Anfitrión |
| How to apply | Email art@anfitrion.art with the subject “Open Call Light and Sea Application” |
| Deadline | 15 November 2026 |
What is the Anfitrión Art Residency?
The Anfitrión Art Residency is the artist-in-residence programme of Anfitrión Marbella, a beachfront boutique art hotel of villas and suites in Puerto Banús. It is Anfitrión’s annual call for contemporary artists.
Artists live and work at Anfitrión while they develop a new project inspired by Spain, its culture and its identity. Beyond being a gallery, Anfitrión hosts artists in residence, so guests and collectors can see the creative process first-hand. More about the programme on our Art Residence page.
The 2026/27 theme: Light and Sea
On the Costa del Sol, light changes from dawn to dusk, blurs the horizon and shapes how we see and remember. For the 2026/27 call, light is a material: artists are invited to work with light and the sea as subject, medium and metaphor, and to explore Spanish identity through a Mediterranean lens.
The theme is organised in four lines:
- Light as material: colour, transparency, shadow and time of day.
- The sea as threshold: the horizon, crossings, tides and shared histories.
- Memory and landscape: coastal identity, sense of place and belonging.
- Spain through the Mediterranean: culture, heritage and daily life by the water.
Who can apply
- Visual artists working in any discipline: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation, textile, video, sound or mixed media.
- Artists of any nationality, over 21.
- Living in Spain, or holding a valid visa for the duration of the stay.
- Willing to explore and project the identity of Spain through contemporary art.
What Anfitrión offers
- Accommodation in a private suite at Anfitrión, Marbella.
- Return travel from anywhere in Spain.
- An equipped studio to develop your project.
- Curatorial support.
- Professional visibility, with an exhibition at Anfitrión.
Duration and residency period
Stays last from 15 days to 2 months and take place between November and March. Tell us your preferred duration and availability in your application.
How to apply
Send your application by email to art@anfitrion.art with the subject line “Open Call Light and Sea Application”. Include:
- Project statement
- Portfolio
- Artistic CV
- Motivation letter
- Preferred duration and availability
The deadline is 15 November 2026.
Life at Anfitrión during the residency
A residency at Anfitrión is time to create and time to rest. Artists work in natural light by the sea, in a studio of their own, and share their process with guests, collectors and fellow creatives.
Our aim is a safe space where artists and guests can rest, connect and talk. Every resident becomes part of the Anfitrión family. Read how earlier seasons worked in Artistic Residencies at Anfitrión.
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline for the Anfitrión Art Residency 2026/27?
15 November 2026. Applications are sent by email to art@anfitrion.art.
Who can apply to the open call?
Visual artists of any discipline and nationality, over 21, who live in Spain or hold a valid visa for their stay.
Can international artists apply?
Yes. Any nationality is welcome, as long as you live in Spain or hold a valid visa for the duration of the residency.
How long is the residency and when does it take place?
From 15 days to 2 months, between November and March.
What does the residency include?
A private suite in Marbella, return travel from anywhere in Spain, an equipped studio, curatorial support and an exhibition at Anfitrión.
What is the theme of the 2026/27 call?
“Light and Sea”: light and the Mediterranean as subject, medium and metaphor, in four lines: light as material, the sea as threshold, memory and landscape, and Spain through the Mediterranean.
Which disciplines are accepted?
All visual disciplines, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation, textile, video, sound and mixed media.
What do I need to send?
A project statement, portfolio, artistic CV, motivation letter and your preferred duration and availability, by email to art@anfitrion.art with the subject “Open Call Light and Sea Application”.
Where is Anfitrión?
In Puerto Banús, Marbella, on the Costa del Sol (Málaga, Spain).
Apply now
Applications close on 15 November 2026. Send yours to art@anfitrion.art with the subject “Open Call Light and Sea Application”. Full programme details are on the Art Residence page.