STUDIO ARTS
IN BARCELONA
Contemporary art education in an international, working studio environment
STUDIO ARTS
“I love the level of freedom I have at Metàfora…
I don’t feel like I’m being pushed in any direction that is not my own.”
Aaron Salm, USA
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STUDY ART IN BARCELONA
An international studio-based art program.
Explore the program →
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YOUR personal STUDIO SPACE
A place to develop your practice and find your own voice.
Space and facilities →
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LIVE & STUDY IN BARCELONA
Study art while living in Europe’s most creative city.
Living in Barcelona →
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FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS
Join for short or long term.
Plan your stay →
HOW WE TEACH
Our teaching combines studio-based practice, critical reflection and individual guidance.
Students develop their work through sustained studio practice, tutorials, workshops and group critique.
Have a look at the program structure →
01 STUDIO PRACTICE
→ Independent work and ongoing artistic and technical guidance.
02 TUTORIALS
→ Individual sessions focused on the development of each student’s practice.
03 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
→ Practical and theoretical input across different media and processes.
04 CRITIQUES & GROUP DISCUSSION
→ Structured opportunities to present, analyse and reflect on your art work.
Metàfora and
the art world
Metàfora is closely connected to Barcelona’s art scene, combining active participation with a personal, community-based learning environment.
Check out how we engage with the art scene →
Exhibit in Barcelona
Take part in open calls for group exhibitions in galleries across Barcelona. Students also participate in major art events such as Art Nou and LOOP Barcelona.
Make Macba Yours
Through its collaboration with MACBA – Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, full-year studio arts students have museum access throughout the year.
Art trip to Madrid