M8triarch
A Home for Creative Legacy
M8triarch is not just a residency—it’s a living gallery and cultural sanctuary where curators become caretakers of lineage and liberators of new possibility.
Housed in the heart of Lisbon, the space invites curators to pause, explore, and co-create in ways that are deeply intentional and deeply human.
This is a home for those who shape the stories we see. A place where curation becomes a form of care. Where dialogue across cultures, disciplines, and generations is not only welcomed but essential.
Where underrepresented narratives are not featured as exceptions, but embraced as foundations.
Every collaboration, every conversation, every activation is in service of the artists, communities, and cultural ecosystems they represent.
Here, legacy lives. Futures bloom. And the quiet power of thoughtful curation becomes the loudest form of resistance.
Our Vision
At M8triarch, we are driven by the core values of honoring diverse voices by celebrating artistic expressions across a range of cultural expression, creating sacred spaces where home transforms into a site for artistic development and healing, nurturing creative risk by supporting interdisciplinary storytellers who create from the soul, and building community by fostering intergenerational dialogue through intentional gathering.
The Space
Living Gallery
Our walls breathe with rotating exhibitions showcasing artists across generations and disciplines. Each curation tells a story of creative power and resilience, inviting visitors to engage with art in an intimate, home-like setting rather than a sterile white box.
Gathering Space
Our salon area hosts conversations, workshops, and community events that bring together diverse perspectives. With comfortable seating, excellent acoustics, and a design that encourages connection, this is where art transforms into shared experience.
Guest House
Our guest rooms are more than places to stay—they are curated living environments that serve as short-term sanctuaries for curators and creatives. Each space is intentionally designed to support rest, reflection, and imagination.
Events & Gatherings
Our salon-style gatherings breathe life into Matriarch's mission. From artist talks and exhibition openings to workshops and intimate performances, our events create sacred space for connection, learning, and celebration. Each gathering is curated with intention, bringing together diverse perspectives while honoring the creative spirit.
Co-Working @ M8triarch
Join our vibrant co-working community at M8triarch, where creators, thinkers, and innovators come together in a space designed to nurture collaboration and artistic growth.
Membership Benefits
- Access to our thoughtfully designed workspace
- Participation in community events and workshops
- Opportunities to connect with diverse creative professionals
- Inclusion in our digital community platform
How to Join
Becoming part of our community is simple. Select your preferred membership option and schedule an orientation visit where we'll introduce you to our space and fellow members.
Membership Options
We offer flexible membership tiers including daily passes, part-time access (10 days/month), and full-time memberships with extended access and guest room discounts. All members receive invitations to exclusive community events.
Scheduling Process
After submitting your application, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to schedule your orientation. Tours are available Tuesday-Thursday between 10am-4pm, and you'll receive membership confirmation once approved.
Living Gallery
Application
We invite curators, creatives and space makers working across disciplines to apply with project proposals that align with our mission of honoring creative legacy and radical softness.
Immersion
Selected curators are invited to slow down, reflect, and engage with a setting designed to nurture beauty, curiosity, and creative flow.
Creation
The residence becomes a living installation where process unfolds naturally, without pressure or rigid expectations—only curiosity and care.
Community
Curators share their vision through intimate gatherings, workshops, or exhibitions that foster meaningful connections with Lisbon's creative community.
Open Call
Submit Your Vision
Share your creatve proposal and portfolio samples via email to support@m8triarch.com
Review Process
Our curatorial team evaluates submissions monthly. Decisions are made within 2 weeks.
Exhibition Planning
Selected artists work with our staff to develop meaningful, intimate exhibitions and experiences.
M8triarch welcomes diverse artistic voices across all mediums. We seek work that sparks conversation and reflects our values of inclusion and creative legacy.
Email subject line: "Exhibition Submission - [Your Name]" with PDF portfolio (max 10MB) and brief artist statement.