From among the many applications received and after a careful evaluation by the jury, which included a representative of the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, José Antunes, a representative of the School of Art and Design, João dos Santos, and an external expert, Ana Cruz (member of the AIC), Mado Sirra (Tunisia) was selected to carry out the first International Artist Residency, as part of the Caldas da Rainha UNESCO Creative City.

This artistic residency is aimed at international artists with a proven track record in ceramics from other UNESCO Creative Cities outside Portugal. The residency will take place in the city of Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, between September and October 2024, lasting six weeks.

During the residency period, the studio will be open to the community, allowing for the sharing of processes and other interactions deemed relevant during this experience, including studio visits and collaboration with local ceramic artist(s).

Special thanks to all the others who took part in this call:
Minna Graham, Hu Wenfeng, Alias Matlakas, Jacqueline Maria Carvalho Belotti, Sergei Russkikh, Sandra Ban, Kate Fitzharris, Namika Nakai, Justyna Borowic, Camila Martins, Jose Cobos, Julia Alfaro, Lilia Schütz, Rico Kiyosu, Eva Pracca, Olha Pylnyk, Devon Smith, Elvira Mahte, Catherine Ouellet, Camilla Hanney, Hoda Ragaa, Edu Valls, Muhammad Yahya, Ana Sousa Santos, Camila Albuquerque.

Even though they are not part of this edition, they can take part in the next ones.