No GPS Needed. Just the Artist Ally Maps

The word "map" originates from the Latin "mappa", which meant "napkin" or "cloth". This term was used to form "mappa mundi", meaning "map of the world," as early maps were often drawn on cloth. 

    map noun or verb
     /mæp/

1 : a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing features, for example, geographical, geological, or geopolitical.

2 : ​map something to discover or give information about something, especially the way it is arranged or organized.

At Artist Ally, we believe that growth starts with orientation — knowing where you are, who’s around you, and how to connect.

That’s why we’ve created Artist Maps: living guides to the Barcelona art ecosystem, designed to help international, immigrant, and emerging artists find their place, faster.

Each map focuses on a different medium or neighbourhood, highlighting trusted local collaborators, resources, and creative spaces that understand artists’ needs.
Whether you’re a photographer seeking centre cívics open to exhibitions, a painter looking for an artist-run gallery, a ceramicist searching for kilns and material suppliers, or a new media artist needing access to tech labs and residencies… there’s a map for you.

These maps were built from lived experience — from years of walking, talking, and connecting with the people who make this city’s creative pulse.
They’re designed to make your learning curve shorter, your network stronger, and your practice more sustainable.

This page is a growing ecosystem — we’ll keep adding new maps as our research and collaborations expand.

👉 To access the full maps and updates, subscribe to the Artist Ally Circle — it’s free, and it connects you directly to the people and places shaping Barcelona’s creative landscape.

Because Even Artists Need Directions Sometimes.