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 Our Circle Members Prove They’re Subscribers
Step 1 → At the Ally’s location, say you’re an Artist Ally Circle subscriber.
Step 2 → Open the latest Artist Ally email (we send them weekly).
Step 3 → Show it at the counter or 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 (Raval, Barcelona)
📍 Location: Eixample, Barcelona
🌐 Website: https://printhouse.sumupstore.com/
📱 Instagram: printhousebcn
🎁 Perk for Subscribers: 10% Discounts on printing services + priority fast-track.
✨ Focus: High-quality printing services and prototyping trusted by local and international artists.
🏠 Hospitality & Residencies
ArtHost Barcelona | 360° Photography by Tay Hota
ArtHost Barcelona (El Born, Barcelona)
📍 Location: El Born, Barcelona
🌐 Website: Linktree
📱 Instagram: arthostbarcelona
🎁 Perk for Subscribers: 15% discount on stays (direct bookings only).
✨ Focus: Creative residency designed for artists, curators, and cultural producers.
🎨 Galleries
Magber Gallery (L’Eixample, Barcelona)
📍 Location: Near Sagrada Família, Barcelona
🌐 Website: https://www.magbergallery.com/
📱 Instagram: magber_gallery
🎁 Perk for Subscribers: 10% Discounts in workshops and a selected variety of products in the gallery.
✨ Focus: Contemporary printmaking and emerging local voices.
200CENT (L’Eixample, Barcelona)
📍 Location: Raval, Barcelona
🌐 Website: https://200cent.org/
📱 Instagram: ___.200cent
🎁 Perk for Subscribers: Early access to open call information so that you can have more time to prepare an awesome proposal for 200CENT.
✨ Focus: A gallery space for curators and artists to experiment with exhibition formats.
Casa Espacio (Raval, Barcelona)
📍 Location: Sant Antoni, Barcelona
🌐 Website: https://casaespacio.casa/
📱 Instagram: ccasaespacio
🎁 Perk for Subscribers: Early access to open call information so that you can have more time to prepare your proposal for Casa Espacio.
✨ Focus: Artist-run space for collaboration, dialogue, and experimentation.
Abbozzo Gallery (Toronto, Canada)
📍 Location: Toronto, Canada
🌐 Website: https://abbozzogallery.com/
📱 Instagram: abbozzogallery
🎁 Perk for Subscribers: Exclusive content through Artist Ally’s collaboration.
✨ Focus: International gallery bridging artists from Toronto and Barcelona.
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.
