The word "ally" comes from the Latin word alligāre, meaning "to bind to". From this root, it entered Old French as alier and then came into Middle English in the 13th-14th centuries as both a noun and a verb meaning to unite or join forces.
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1 : one that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggleAt Artist Ally, we believe growth comes from solidarity. That’s why we’ve built a Circle of trusted partners — our Allies — who share our vision of supporting international, immigrant, and emerging artists.
Each Ally has been hand-picked because of their artist-focused approach, quality, and commitment to nurturing creativity. Whether you’re looking for a gallery to connect with, a space to exhibit, a trusted producer for your work, or even a place to stay, our Allies are here to support you with perks such as discounts or priority in line.
“Each of these Allies provides real value to our Circle by offering perks, opportunities, and spaces where creativity thrives. I am truly honoured to have them on board with us, helping make the lives of international creatives easier to navigate in Barcelona.”
This page is a growing directory — we’ll keep adding more Allies as our network expands.
👉 To access perks and stay updated, subscribe to the Artist Ally Circle — it’s free, and it connects you directly with our growing web of allies.
How it works
Step 1 → contact the ally and say you’re an Artist Ally Circle member.
Step 2 → Open the latest Artist Ally email (we send them bi-weekly).
Step 3 → Show it at the counter or send it to the space manager.
Step 4 → Enjoy your perk (priority, discount, or access)!
(For new subscribers: show the “Welcome” email after confirming your subscription.)
Ready for your perks? 💜
Below you’ll find the full list of Allies you can connect with today, including exclusive perks and opportunities available only to our circle.🛠️ Producers & Makers
Print House BCN – Copier | Reprographic Centre | Rapid Prototyping
PrintHouse BCN
High-quality printing services and prototyping trusted by local and international artists.
𖤣 Location: Raval, Barcelona
֎ Website: https://printhouse.sumupstore.com/
✆ Instagram: printhousebcn
🟣 Member Perk
10% Discounts on printing services + priority fast-track.🏠 Hospitality & Residencies
ArtHost Barcelona | 360° Photography by Tay Hota
ArtHost Barcelona
Creative residency designed for artists, curators, and cultural producers.
𖤣 Location: El Born, Barcelona
֎ Website: Linktree
✆ Instagram: arthostbarcelona
🟣 Member Perk
Perk for Subscribers: 15% discount on stays (direct bookings only).👥 Community Spaces
Celebrating our 1st anniversary at Afterschool
Afterschool
A community space hosting art exhibitions, lectures on arts & culture, workshops, pop-up events, performances, and presentations, while also functioning as a creative studio.
𖤣 Location: Calabria, 25 – Sant Antoni
✆ Instagram: afterschool.dept
🟣 Member Perk
15% Discount in rental of the space.ZNAK Community
A boundary-pushing, artist-led community in Barcelona that offers a safe, interdisciplinary space for international creatives to explore raw, subversive work beyond commercial art systems.
𖤣 Location: all around Barcelona
✆ Instagram: znakcommunity
🟣 Member Perk
Free ZNAK event tickets and priority in open calls.🎨 Galleries
Magber Gallery
Contemporary printmaking and emerging local voices.
𖤣 Location: Near Sagrada Família, Barcelona
֎ Website: https://www.magbergallery.com/
✆ Instagram: magber_gallery
🟣 Member Perk
10% Discounts in workshops and a selected variety of products in the gallery.200CENT
A gallery space for curators and artists to experiment with exhibition formats.
𖤣 Location: Carrer del Consell de Cent, 200
֎ Website: https://200cent.org/
✆ Instagram: ___.200cent
🟣 Member Perk
Early access to open call information so that you can have more time to prepare an awesome proposal for 200CENT.Abbozzo Gallery
International gallery bridging artists from Toronto and Barcelona.
𖤣 Location: Toronto, Canada
֎ Website: https://abbozzogallery.com/
✆ Instagram: abbozzogallery
🟣 Member Perk
Yearly tickets for SWAB Art fair & exclusive content in collaboration with Artist Ally.Want to See More Allies Here?
Our Circle is always growing — and we love discovering new spaces, galleries, shops, and projects that align with our mission of supporting artists in Barcelona and beyond.
Drop us a message if you’d like to become an Artist Ally, or if you know a place that would be a perfect fit for our Circle, write to us at [email protected] or send us a message on Instagram.
Together, we can expand this web of allies and keep building a city where artists feel supported, connected, and at home.
