APPLICATION FEE
A $10 non-refundable application fee is required to submit an application for the MAD House residency. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with reviewing applications and is separate from any residency deposit or fees.
1. RESIDENCY CONFIRMATION
Residency spots are confirmed once the required deposit has been received. Your spot and dates are not secured until payment has been received.
2. DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS
Residency deposits and application fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend your residency on the confirmed dates, any deposit or residency fees already paid will not be refunded. The fees
The remaining balance must be paid by the deadline specified in your acceptance email. Failure to make payment by the deadline may result in the forfeiture of your residency spot.
3. CHANGING RESIDENCY DATES
If you need to change your residency dates after your spot has been confirmed, we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability.
Date changes are only possible if there is another available residency period that works with your original application and booking. Date changes are not guaranteed and may not be possible once travel arrangements have been made.
If we are unable to accommodate your requested change, your original deposit remains non-refundable.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers cancellation, changes, illness, travel disruptions, and other unexpected circumstances.
4. GUESTS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY
MAD House is designed to be a focused creative residency for a small group of residents. Friends, family members, partners, or collaborators may visit during your stay, but overnight guests must be approved in advance.
Overnight guests are subject to an additional fee of €25 per night and may stay for a maximum of three consecutive nights.
A spouse, partner, or collaborator staying at the facility may be accommodated for an additional impact fee, subject to availability and prior approval.
5. RESIDENCY FEES
The residency fee is charged per person and covers accommodation at MAD House, access to your shared workspace, weekly dinners, weekly support meetings, and the amenities provided as part of the residency.
MAD House is a creative space and working residency rather than a fabrication studio. Residents have access to a dedicated workspace and are welcome to develop their own creative projects during their stay. We may also connect residents with local makers, studios, suppliers, or other resources in Porto when appropriate, but access to external facilities is not included in the residency fee.
Residents are responsible for their own travel to and from Porto, materials, external studio or fabrication costs, meals, and other personal expenses, unless otherwise stated.
6. THE RESIDENCY EXPERIENCE
MAD House intentionally hosts a small group of 2–4 residents at a time. Residents are selected with the overall group and the creative environment we are building in mind.
The residency is designed to provide artists and designers with the time and space to live, work, connect, and develop their creative practice in Porto. Residents are expected to respect the shared home, workspace, other residents, and the surrounding community.
By accepting a residency spot, you agree to follow the house rules provided before your arrival.
Application deadline: October 15, 2026