R.A.R.O. (Residencias Artísticas Raramente Organizadas) is an international artist residency program born from the need to foster connections and creative exchange.

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Our residencies prioritize artistic production and critical reflection through multidisciplinary synergies and collaboration. A decentralized, self-managed initiative, R.A.R.O. operates via a support network of 24 local artist studios, each opening their doors to host visiting creators. Our approach is inherently nomadic and relational.

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Since 2014, we’ve welcomed over 150 residents in Buenos Aires, where we’ve established grant programs for both Argentine and international artists, forged institutional partnerships, and strengthened cross-disciplinary production and dialogue. This year, we’ve expanded to Bogotá—offering another vibrant Latin American city for residencies.

The core of our program lies in enabling residents to work itinerantly with diverse artists, curators, cultural managers, and researchers over a set period. This model sparks dialogue and collaboration between participants and their hosts. Alongside studio work, we organize complementary activities—workshop visits, talks, clinics, and more—enriching each resident’s experience by connecting them with spaces and practitioners relevant to their projects.