Transform Your Art. Live the Barcelona Experience.
Metàfora’s academic year program blends hands-on training, exhibitions and personal studio time, designed for emerging artists worldwide.
WHY CHOOSE METÀFORA?
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Meet creative people from all over the world
HANDS-ON
LEARNING
Engage in diverse techniques: sculpting, welding, screen printing,…
FLEXIBLE
COURSES
Options from short-term (6 weeks) and long-term (1-2 years)
PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH
End-of-the-block presentations and gallery exhibitions
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TAILORED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Begin at the Foundation (Year 1) or Certificate (Year 2) level based on your background
INDIVIDUAL STUDIO SPACES
Personal 6‑8 m² studio plus access to large project rooms and sunny patios, open 9am–11pm
HANDS-ON PRACTICE
Weekly workshops including life drawing, clay, welding, installations, screen-printing and more
CRITS, EXHIBITIONS
Artwork presentations every block, plus gallery shows and an annual Madrid trip during ARCO
PROGRAM CALENDAR
- ACADEMIC YEAR
- Start date:
September 8 - End date:
May 29 (2026)
- CALENDAR YEAR
- Start date:
January 19 (2026) - End date:
November 27 (2026)
- BLOCK 1
- Start date:
September 8 - End date:
October 15
- BLOCK 2
- Start date:
October 20 - End date:
November 27
- BLOCK 3
- Start date:
January 19 (2026) - End date:
February 25 (2026)
- BLOCK 4
- Start date:
March 2 (2026) - End date:
April 16 (2026)
- BLOCK 5
- Start date:
April 20 (2026) - End date:
May 29 (2026)
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Our next academic year starts soon. Join an international community of artists in Barcelona and develop your personal practice through in-depth training, studio access, expert mentorship and regular exhibitions, all over the course of one transformative year.
ONE YEAR PROGRAM AT METÀFORA STUDIO ARTS
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LIVING IN BARCELONA
Experience vibrant culture, artistic events and beautiful surroundings.
ABOUT THE METÀFORA STUDIO ARTS PROGRAM
