FLEXIBLE COURSE DATES
Stay for 1-4 Blocks
each block lasts for 6 weeks
Choose your dates on the Studio Arts Program
| BLOCK | BLOCK DATES |
| Block 1 | 9th Sept – 16th Oct, 2024 |
| Block 2 | 21st Oct – 29th Nov, 2024 |
| Block 3 | 20th Jan – 27th Feb, 2025 |
| Block 4 | 3rd Mar – 10th Apr, 2025 |
| Block 5 | 22nd Apr – 1st June 2025 |
ART PROGRAM
Scheduled classes
New classes and practical workshops are introduced to the Studio Arts Program every 6-weeks. These are the classes offered for the Academic Year 2024-25:
Whether admitted for long or short term studies, Metàfora’s Studio Arts Program caters for students from beginner to advanced level, based on their previous studies and experience.
COURSE CONTENT
Included for all students on the Studio Arts Program:
Tuition
- Choose between weekly drawing and painting classes
- Choose workshops in printing techniques, sculpture, performance, installation, and many more techniques
- Weekly tutorials for all students
- Artwork presentations every 6 weeks
- Off campus exhibition opportunities every block
- Open studio exhibitions
- Artist Residencies (for advanced students)
Working space
- Individual studio space of 6-8 m2
- Large working rooms upon reservation
- Two outdoor patios
COURSE LEVEL COMPARISON
Customised content
based on your artistic needs
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
|---|---|---|
| WORKSHOPS Students can choose up to 3 elective workshops | WORKSHOPS Students can choose up to 2 elective workshops | WORKSHOPS (Optional) Students can choose up to 2 elective workshops |
| STUDIO SPACE Included | STUDIO SPACE Included | STUDIO SPACE Optional |
| SPECIFIC TO YEAR 1 An art trip to Madrid! | SPECIFIC TO YEAR 2 Residency open call | SPECIFIC TO YEAR 3 Thesis presentation + Grad show |
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Artistic portfolio or previous knowledge of recent Art History is not required. | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Artistic portfolio or previous knowledge of recent Art History is required. | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Metàfora does not admit students directly to the 3rd year of the Studio Arts Program. |
Course fees
and applicable discounts
1 BLOCK
2 BLOCKS
3 BLOCKS
An Early Bird Discount is applicable to all students who pay their course fees in advance.
Refer to the table below to see the discount deadline for each block.
| BLOCK | BLOCK DATES |
20% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT DEADLINE |
| Block 1 (2025-2026) |
8th Sept – 15th Oct, 2025 | 5th August, 2025 |
| Block 2 (2025-2026) | 20th Oct – 28th Nov, 2025 | 5th October, 2025 |
| Block 3 | 20th Jan – 27th Feb, 2025 | 5th December, 2024 |
| Block 4 | 3rd Mar – 10th Apr, 2025 | 5th February, 2025 |
| Block 5 | 22nd Apr – 1st June 2025 | 5th April, 2025 |
What is included in each Block?
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
Start the Application Process
Please fill in the following registration form to start the sign up process:
1. Register
2. We will accompany you during your application *
3. Pay a reservation fee upon admission
4. Finalise your enrollment
* Students signing up for Year 2 will be requested to fill in an entry level form, send a portfolio of previous work, and sit for an informal admission interview.
Did you know there’s a long term option
of the Studio Arts program?
It is possible to try our art program for one block, and then decide to stay for longer.
- Academic Year: September – June
- Calendar Year: January – December
About the Metàfora Studio Arts Program
Student testimonials
Life at Metàfora, making new friends, artwork process and future plans. Listen to what our students have to say abot the Studio Arts Program.
Recent exhibitions & events
Thesis presentations 2024
Graduation Show 2024
Misfit manifesto exhibition
Artist talk with Periferia Cimarronas
How a Soft Sculpture and Installation workshop can lead to a gallery exhibition
PLANTOCENE, CHTHULUCENE AND OTHER STORIES: A conversation between Paula Bruna & Helen Torres
LOOP Festival participation: “The Quilted Child” by Leyli Alakbarova
BECOMING OBJECTIFIED exhibition
