BASS (Barcelona Arts Summer School) is an international artistic hub that gathers young talents from all over the world. Guided by top professionals, artists will collaborate to push creative limits in the heart of Barcelona.
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Is an exclusive summer program where cinema, music, and performing arts collide in an immersive two-week experience. Created by ESCAC, ESMUC, and Institut del Teatre, it brings together top creative talent from around the world.
Selection criteria
- AGE
You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- ENGLISH LEVEL
You’ll be working with artists from all over the world, so English will be the main language of communication. We recommend at least an intermediate level (B1–B2) so you can communicate comfortably.
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VIDEO PITCH AND CV/PORTFOLIO
(IN ENGLISH)
Show us your main previous projects and tell us why you want to be part of BASS and what you can contribute to this interdisciplinary, collective experience. Submitting both materials correctly is key to your selection. Make sure your links are open and accessible (no password required).
Date
- 05.07 - 19.07.2026
Participants
- 150 Selected artists
Spaces
From Barcelona
to the world
As a city that bridges tradition with modernity, Barcelona is an incubator for artistic movements, a crossroads for international talent, and a place where the past and future coexist in a seamless dialogue.
- 42 Barcelona(01)
- Barcelona XRLAB(02)
- Convent de Sant Agustí(03)
- DHUB(04)
- ESMUC(05)
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Fabra i Coats
Fàbrica de Creació(06) - Institut del Teatre(07)
- Palo Alto Barcelona(08)
Mentors
Get inspired. Break conventions.
Create with the best
At BASS, creativity is fueled by direct collaboration with renowned industry professionals, visionary artists, and leading educators. Our tutors and mentors are award-winning filmmakers, composers, choreographers, and performers who challenge participants to push artistic boundaries and experiment beyond their disciplines.
Gallery
Discover the creative energy of BASS through the eyes of our participants. A collection of moments, collaborations, and performances that capture the spirit of the program.
