Fluent’s 14-week educational programme in Santander invites applications until July 1, 2026, offering interdisciplinary learning, accommodation support, and grants.
SANTANDER, Spain — Applications are now open for PRAXIS 2026, the fourth edition of the independent study programme organized by fluent, an educational and cultural organization based in Santander, Spain. Interested candidates have until July 1, 2026, to apply for the programme, which will run from September 9 through December 13, 2026.
Held in person over a period of 14 weeks, PRAXIS 2026 is designed as an intensive educational experience combining theoretical inquiry with practice-based learning. The programme includes 180 contact hours and explores the systems that shape both material and immaterial aspects of contemporary life.
The curriculum is structured around four interconnected learning modules:
- Module I: Vital Dimension
- Module II: Dimension of Language and Identity
- Module III: Structural Dimension
- Module IV: Corporeal & Moving Dimension
According to the organizers, the programme seeks to foster critical reflection on the formation of social, aesthetic, linguistic, political and performative structures, while encouraging participants to examine how knowledge, creativity and collective learning can contribute to social transformation.
International Faculty and Guest Contributors
PRAXIS 2026 will feature an extensive faculty of guest professors and contributors from diverse disciplines. Confirmed participants include:
- Ghislaine Leung
- Fred Moten
- Stefano Harney
- Anne Boyer
- CAConrad
- Archivo Lafuente
- Yayo Herrero
- Hypatia Vourloumis
- Paulino Viota
- The Theresa Hak Kyung Cha Reading Group
- Seán Being
- Andrea Rodrigo
- Alejandro Alonso Díaz
- Pol Esteve Castelló
- Tanja Widmann
- Johannes Porsch
Additional contributors are expected to join throughout the programme.
Continuing an Ongoing Inquiry
The fourth edition builds upon the foundations established in PRAXIS I, II and III, continuing an ongoing investigation into how forms of expression and organization emerge across social, artistic, linguistic and political contexts.
Organizers describe the programme as an exploration of the material and immaterial conditions that shape contemporary life and the role of the arts and humanities in developing socially transformative possibilities. The initiative emphasizes collective study, critical dialogue and expanded modes of listening and understanding.
The programme also draws inspiration from the work of writer and activist Audre Lorde, whose reflections on language, imagination and social change have informed the educational framework of PRAXIS.
Open to Diverse Fields of Practice
PRAXIS 2026 will accept a maximum of 16 participants, creating a small and collaborative learning environment.
Applications are encouraged from individuals working across a broad range of disciplines, including:
- Visual arts
- Poetry
- Curatorial practice
- Agroecology
- Filmmaking
- Sociology
- Critical theory
- Choreography
- Writing
- Philosophy
- Land-based practices
- Performance
- Social engagement and advocacy
- Anthropology
- Other arts and humanities-related fields
The programme aims to bring together participants with varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an experimental and temporary community dedicated to shared learning and exchange.
Application Requirements
Because PRAXIS is primarily an in-person programme, participants are expected to spend time in Santander throughout the course, particularly on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Applicants must submit:
- A letter of motivation explaining their relationship to collective study and why spending this period in Santander is meaningful to their current practice. The letter should not exceed 800 words.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting the most relevant aspects of their current work and practice.
Applications should be sent by email to studies@fluentfluent.org between June 1 and July 1, 2026.
The selection process will be conducted by fluent’s team in collaboration with members of the programme faculty and former participants from PRAXIS I–III.
Language Accessibility
The working languages of PRAXIS 2026 are English and Spanish.
Candidates who are able to participate in only one of these languages are still eligible to apply. The organization states that it will provide appropriate resources to help participants follow the sessions and engage with the programme.
Tuition, Accommodation and Grants
The tuition fee for PRAXIS 2026 is €1,500. However, four selected applicants will receive grants, exempting them from tuition costs.
In addition, fluent provides:
- Free accommodation in Santander
- Single rooms within shared apartments
- Support with obtaining necessary legal documentation when required
Applicants wishing to be considered for one of the four grants should explain their reasons for requesting financial support within their application.
Programme Schedule and Contact Information
PRAXIS 2026 begins on September 9, 2026, and concludes on December 13, 2026. The schedule includes two breaks during the programme period. Organizers note that some adjustments to the timetable may occur if necessary.
For additional information, prospective applicants can contact the PRAXIS office at studies@fluentfluent.org.
About fluent
Fluent is located at Calle Luis Hoyos Sainz, 2, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain. The organization operates public hours on Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Further information is available through the organization’s website, fluentfluent.org, and its Instagram channel.
Calle Luis Hoyos Sainz, 2
Santander Cantabria 39001
Spain
Hours: Wednesday–Friday 10am–1pm
Wednesday–Friday 5–8pm
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