LONG TERM STAYS
| Academic year 2024-25 |
9th Sept 2024 to 1 June 2025 |
| Calendar year 2025 | 20th of Jan to 27th of Nov 2025 |
| Academic year 2025-26 | 8th Sept 2025 to 29th May 2026 |
| Calendar year 2026 | 14th of Jan to 28th of Nov 2026 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
The Academic Year, Calendar Year and 3-year program start in September and January.
Metàfora’s Studio Arts Program is made up of 5 Blocks per year.
Should the student prefer a shorter stay, the course is organised into blocks which can be accumulated to allow flexibility. For example, a student can sign up for Blocks 2 to 4, and can later return to do Block 1.
SHORT TERM STAYS
1 - 4 Blocks
1 - 4 Blocks
| Block 1 | 9th of Sept to 17th of Oct 2024 |
| Block 2 | 21st of Oct to 29th of Nov 2024 |
| Block 3 | 20th of Jan to 27th of Feb 2025 |
| Block 4 | 3rd of Mar to the 10th of Apr 2025 |
| Block 5 | 22nd of Apr to the 1 June 2025 |
SUMMER BLOCK
Stay for 1 to 4 weeks
| July 2025 | 7 to 31 Jul, 2025 |
An Early Bird Discount is applicable to all students who pay for the Summer Block by the 5th June, 2025. This is only applicable to students who sign up for the 4 week course.
Week 4 includes artwork presentations and crit. It is only open to students staying for 4 weeks.
SUMMER BLOCK
Dates
| Week 1 |
7 to 11 July, 2025 |
| Week 2 |
14 to 18 July, 2025 |
| Week 3 |
21 to 25 July, 2025 |
| Week 4 |
28 to 31 July, 2025 |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
BARCELONA
- 11 September: Catalan National Day
- 24 September: La Mercè
- 12 October: National Day of Spain
- 1 November: All Saints’ Day
- 6 December: Spanish Constitution Day
- 25 December: Christmas Day
- 26 December: Boxing Day
- 1 January: New Year’s Day
- 6 January: Epiphany / Three Kings’ Day
- 18 April: Good Friday
- 21 April: Easter Monday
- 1 May: Labour Day
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
- 29th November to 19th January: Christmas holidays
- 11th to 21st April: Easter Holidays
SPECIAL DATES
- 15th September: Artist Residency at Nau Estruch starts
- 2nd October: Tertulia /In Conversation with Helen Torres
- 21st October: Artist Residency at Can Serrat starts
- 24th October: LastCrit gallery exhibition opens
- 7th November: Thesis Presentation at MACBA & Final Show at angels Espai 2 gallery
- 28th November: Autumn Banquet
- 5th February: Espai Souvenir gallery exhibition opens
- 19th March: Homesession gallery exhibition opens
- 26th March: 200 Cent gallery exhibition opens
- 30th May: OPEN STUDIOS
- 31st May: Metàfora’s 25th Anniversary Party
Course fees:
Pay Academic/Calendar year by year
An Early Bird Discount is applicable
to all students starting in January who pay their course fees by:
- 20% discount until the 5th December, 2024
YEAR 1
6.996€
Total price until 5th December, 2024
(Course starting 20th January, 2025)
Reservation fee: 1.200€
+ Remaining fee:
Until 5th December (20% discount) 5.796€
Standard fee (no discount) 7.545€
Includes: Tools & Techniques workshops, personal studio space and trip to Madrid.
YEAR 2
4.996€
Total price until 5th December, 2024
(Course starting 20th January, 2025)
Reservation fee: 1.200€
+ Remaining fee:
Until 5th December (20% discount) 3.796€
Standard fee (no discount): 5.045€
Includes: Tools & Techniques workshops and personal studio space.
YEAR 3
3.740€
Total price until 5th December, 2024
(starting 20th January, 2025)
Reservation fee: 1.200€
+ Remaining fee:
Until 5th December (20% discount) 2.540€
Standard fee (no discount): 4.675€
Does not include: Tools & Techniques workshops and personal studio space.
What is included in the Academic/Calendar year?
Tuition:
- 10-15 weekly hours of mandatory workshops, classes and tutorials etc. (aprox 15 additional hours of individual studio work is expected)
- 12-15 hours of weekly Tools & Techniques workshops are included in the fees on the 1st and 2nd year, as these credits are mandatory. It is our experience that 3rd year students prefer to spend this time on individual studio work, and these credits are not mandatory on year 3.
- Have a look here to see the programmed classes of an academic year.
Should the student wish to attend Tools & Techniques classes during their 3rd year, an additional fee of 695€ is applicable.
Personal studio space and Project Rooms:
Students have individual studio spaces of 6-8 m2 and access to a range of large “Project Rooms”, available upon reservation.
In the full option payment for Metàfora’s Studio Arts program, the studio space is included on year 1 and 2, as it is our experience that 3rd year students often find a studio some where else in the city to work in.
Should the student want a personal studio space on campus during their 3rd year, an additional fee of 875€ is applicable.
The studios must be vacated by the end of June, unless the student is signed up for the Summer Block.
Metàfora closes its studios during August for cleaning and maintenance.
Continuing students are offered safe storage space for their belongings over the summer.
Materials:
Basic sample materials are available in all Tools & Techniques classes at no cost for the students.
Materials needed for the individual studio practice runs on the student’s account.
Trip to Madrid:
Every year Metàfora travels to Madrid during Block 4, coinciding with the international art fair ARCO. The trip is organized as “low budget” and includes the journey in train or bus and 2 nights in a shared room at a hostel in the center of Madrid. During the days in Madrid the accompanying tutors organize different activities for the students to join, the majority of which are free of cost. The trip is included in the fees of the first year on Metàfora’s Studio Arts Program. Students on year 2 and 3 are welcome for a fee of aprox. 150€.
Off Campus exhibitions: Metàfora organises 4-6 off-campus exhibitions every year in galleries and art institutions around Barcelona. Students are invited to respond to Open Calls organized by inhouse tutors.
Metàfora organizes orientation regarding set-up and contributes with drinks for the opening reception.
Open studio exhibitions: All students get to show their work in our two large Open Studio exhibitions (November and June). In these are shows there will normally be the most part of 300 visitors, press coverage etc.
NEW: Artist Residencies:
Metàfora has recently signed agreements with two artist residencies outside Barcelona: Can Serrat and Nau Estruch. Each year a 2nd year student is chosen for each of these, following an open call. During the residency (1-1 1/2 months) the student can keep contact with teachers and tutors.
The credits of this experience are convalidaded.
3rd year finals:
- Students on the 3rd year are assigned an external tutor for the last 4-5 months of their last year.
- Final presentations are hed at MACBA or other prestigeous institutions in Barcelona.
- The final exhibition is celebrated at Angels Barcelona, Joan Prats or other influencial galleries in Barcelona.
Accomodation:
Accommodation is not included in the fees.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions
Reservation fees and remaining fees
Reservation fee:
When registring for the 1st year of Metàfora’s Studio Arts program, all that is necesssary is the payment of the reservation fee.
Upon payment, the student will recieve confirmation of reservation of their place on the course.
Metàfora does not guarantee the place without the payment of the reservation fee.
This payment will not be refunded under any circumstances.
For the 2nd and 3rd year on Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs, a letter of admission is required to pay for the reservation: this is the case both for students passing from one year to the following (min. grade required for a pass is 65%) or for candidates appliying directly to the intermediate or advanced levels.
If the student wishes to cancel or postpone their registration, said payment will remain valid for a maximum of 12 months, counting from the beginning of the course in which the student originally enrolled (see “Deferring course start”).
Tuition payment:
The remaining tuition fee for Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs must be paid at least 15 days before the start of the course.
If the student does not make the remaining payment within this period, they may lose their place in the course and go on to the waiting list. For bank transfers it is essential to send proof of payment to Metàfora within the deadline.
Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the enrollment (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his / her stay at Metàfora.
The remaining tuition fee can be paid in installments. Please see the section “Paying in installments” for details.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions
Deferring course start
Defer the beginning of a course or change course:
If the student wishes to postpone course start or change to another course, the amount paid remains valid for a maximum of 12 months, subject to an additional fee (see below). The deferment period counts from the beginning of the course on which the student originally enrolled.
The fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
During this period, the student may opt for other courses (subject to admission and free places). In the event that the fees for the new course do not coincide with the course chosen initially, the student will be requested to pay the difference. If the chosen course has a lower value than the one paid, the remaining amount will be saved for another Metàfora activity, for a maximum of 12 additional months.
To postpone the start of a course or change to another course, it is necessary to inform Metàfora by written notification at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the original course start.
A deferment letter carries an additional cost of 250€, to be added to the remaining fees.
Cancelling enrollment
Involuntary interruptions of studies:
In case of accident or illness during the course, studies may be interrupted for a maximum period of 12 months. It is essential to present a medical certificate in this regard. During this time the acquired economic commitment remains valid without any surcharge.
Voluntary interruptions of studies:
Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the tuition fee (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his/her stay at Metàfora.
In case a student decides to interrupt the studies voluntarily, he/she loses his place in the course and must comply with the acquired financial commitment. In no case will interrupting the course voluntarily leaves the student exempt from the financial commitments contracted.
If the student wishes to resume the studies in the future, he/she must restart the application and enrollment payment procedures again.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions
Paying the year in 3 installments
Once the reservation fee of 1.200€ has been paid, the remaining fees for the full option are due as follows:
1st year
Installment 1: 2.985€, due 6 weeks before course start.
Installment 2: 1.492€, due Dember 1st
Installment 3: 1.492€, due March 1st
–
2nd year
Installment 1: 1.955€, due 6 weeks before course start.
Installment 2: 997€, due Dember 1st
Installment 3: 997€, due March 1st
–
3rd year
Installment 1: 1.308€, due 6 weeks before course start.
Installment 2: 654€, due Dember 1st
Installment 3: 654€, due March 1st
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Students who pay the fees in installments will be held liable for the fees of the duration of the ENTIRE course, even if they should decide to leave before the end date.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions
Paying the year in 8 installments
Once the reservation fee of 1.200€ has been paid, the remaining fees for the full option are due as follows:
1st year
Installment 1: 1.217€, due 6 weeks before course start.
Installment 2-8: 696€, due monthly for 7 months.
–
2nd year
Installment 1: 797€, due 6 weeks before course start.
Installment 2-8: 456€, due monthly for 7 months.
–
3rd year
Installment 1: 535€, due 6 weeks before course start.
Installment 2-8: 305€, due monthly for 7 months.
–
Students who pay the fees in installments will be held liable for the fees of the duration of the ENTIRE course, even if they should decide to leave before the end date.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions
Fees: Short term stays
Pay block by block
An Early Bird Discount is applicable
to all students who pay their course fees by these dates:
| Block | Dates | Early Bird Discount dates |
| Block 1 | 9th Sept – 16th Oct 2024 | |
| Block 2 | 21st Oct – 29th Nov 2024 | 5th October (20% Discount) |
| Block 3 | 20th Jan – 27th Feb 2025 | 5th December (20% Discount) |
| Block 4 | 3rd Mar – the 10th Apr 2025 | 5th February (20% Discount) |
| Block 5 | 22nd Apr – 1st June 2025 | 5th April (20% Discount) |
ONE BLOCK (6 weeks)
1.596€*
Total price with an Early Bird Discount*
Standard fee:
Reservation fee: 1.200€
+ Remaining fee: 795€*
Total: 1.995€ (no discount)
*An Early Bird Reduction is applicable to all students who pay their course fees in advance. Please refer to dates in the table above. Includes Tools & Techniques workshops and personal studio space.
2-4 BLOCKS
Reservation fee: 1.200€
| Two Blocks: 3.192€ (original 3.990€) |
Remaining fee: 1.992€* |
| Three Blocks: 4.788€ (original 5.985€) | Remaining fee: 3.588€* |
| Four Blocks: 6.384€ (original 7.980€) | Remaining fee: 5.184€* |
*includes an Early Bird Reduction applicable to all students who pay their course fees in advance. Please refer to dates in the table above. Includes Tools & Techniques workshops and personal studio space.
What is included in each block (6 weeks)?
Tuition:
- 10-15 weekly hours of mandatory workshops, classes and tutorials etc. (aprox 15 additional hours of individual studio work is expected)
- 12-15 hours of weekly Tools & Techniques workshops.
- Have a look here to see the programmed classes of an academic year.
Personal studio space and Project Rooms:
- Individual studio space of 6-8 m2 and access to a range of large “Project Rooms”, available upon reservation.
The studios must be vacated by the end of June, unless the student is signed up for the Summer Block.
Metàfora closes its studios during August for cleaning and maintenance.
Continuing students are offered safe storage space for their belongings over the summer.
Materials:
Basic sample materials are available in all Tools & Techniques classes at no cost for the students.
Materials needed for the individual studio practice runs on the student’s account.
Trip to Madrid:
Every year Metàfora travels to Madrid during Block 4, coinciding with the international art fair ARCO. The trip is organized as “low budget” and includes the journey in train or bus and 2 nights in a shared room at a hostel in the center of Madrid. During the days in Madrid the accompanying tutors organize different activities for the students to join, the majority of which are free of cost.
- Students on short term stays are welcome for a fee of aprox. 150€.
Off Campus exhibitions: Metàfora organises 4-6 off-campus exhibitions every year in galleries and art institutions around Barcelona. Students are invited to respond to Open Calls organized by inhouse tutors.
Metàfora organizes orientation regarding set-up and contributes with drinks for the opening reception.
- Students on short term stays are welcome if the open call coincides with their stay.
Open studio exhibitions: All students get to show their work in our two large Open Studio exhibitions (November and June). In these are shows there will normally be the most part of 300 visitors, press coverage etc.
- Students on short term stays are welcome if the open studio exhibition coincides with their stay.
Accomodation:
Accommodation is not included in the fees.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions
Reservation fees and remaining fees
Reservation fee:
When registring for the 1st year of Metàfora’s Studio Arts program, all that is necesssary is the payment of the reservation fee.
Upon payment, the student will recieve confirmation of reservation of their place on the course.
Metàfora does not guarantee the place without the payment of the reservation fee.
This payment will not be refunded under any circumstances.
For the 2nd and 3rd year on Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs, a letter of admission is required to pay for the reservation: this is the case both for students passing from one year to the following (min. grade required for a pass is 65%) or for candidates appliying directly to the intermediate or advanced levels.
If the student wishes to cancel or postpone their registration, said payment will remain valid for a maximum of 12 months, counting from the beginning of the course in which the student originally enrolled (see “Deferring course start”).
Tuition payment:
The remaining tuition fee for Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs must be paid at least 15 days before the start of the course.
If the student does not make the remaining payment within this period, they may lose their place in the course and go on to the waiting list. For bank transfers it is essential to send proof of payment to Metàfora within the deadline.
Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the enrollment (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his / her stay at Metàfora.
The remaining tuition fee can be paid in installments. Please see the section “Paying in installments” for details.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions
Deferring course start
Defer the beginning of a course or change course:
If the student wishes to postpone course start or change to another course, the amount paid remains valid for a maximum of 12 months, subject to an additional fee (see below). The deferment period counts from the beginning of the course on which the student originally enrolled.
The fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
During this period, the student may opt for other courses (subject to admission and free places). In the event that the fees for the new course do not coincide with the course chosen initially, the student will be requested to pay the difference. If the chosen course has a lower value than the one paid, the remaining amount will be saved for another Metàfora activity, for a maximum of 12 additional months.
To postpone the start of a course or change to another course, it is necessary to inform Metàfora by written notification at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the original course start.
A deferment letter carries an additional cost of 250€, to be added to the remaining fees.
Cancelling enrollment
Involuntary interruptions of studies:
In case of accident or illness during the course, studies may be interrupted for a maximum period of 12 months. It is essential to present a medical certificate in this regard. During this time the acquired economic commitment remains valid without any surcharge.
Voluntary interruptions of studies:
Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the tuition fee (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his/her stay at Metàfora.
In case a student decides to interrupt the studies voluntarily, he/she loses his place in the course and must comply with the acquired financial commitment. In no case will interrupting the course voluntarily leaves the student exempt from the financial commitments contracted.
If the student wishes to resume the studies in the future, he/she must restart the application and enrollment payment procedures again.
Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions