Month: April 2022

THE RESIDENCY

With a greater array of materials available to artists than ever before, this is an exciting time in art history. The Golden Foundation Residency Program is specifically designed to assist the professional artist in discovering and exploring the many materials and technologies available today. Through the Golden Foundation, residents will have the unparalleled opportunity to work with dozens of unique materials and technologies.
In 2012 the Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts opened its doors to a one-of a-kind artist residency for artists working in paint. In the beautiful rolling hills of central New York and just several hundred yards from the Golden Artist Colors manufacturing facility, a 19th century barn has been transformed into a 21st century artist residency, with large studio spaces and private residency apartments. Artists-in-residence will participate in a completely unique opportunity to explore the widest, most innovative range of materials and technology available today for professional artists working with paint.

Exploratory Residency Program

Our residencies are based on the exploration of innovative uses in waterborne materials and oil paint technology. Residents will discover materials that will challenge the way they think about paint. They will be introduced to materials that will open up new methods and new channels for expression and the creative process.

The Golden Foundation will be offering six Exploratory Residency Program sessions. Each session will last four weeks, with up to three artists per session.

Duration of residency

6 sessions per year each lasting 4 weeks.

Accommodation

The artist studios and living areas are situated inside an over 100 year old, reconstructed barn. Each artist has 24/7 access to their own studio space, private apartments, and shared kitchen/dining space. 

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Any artist can apply that is working in paint in some capacity. A full, unlimited supply of Golden Artist Colors’ paint materials including GOLDEN acrylics, Williamsburg handmade oil colors and QOR watercolors are included in the residency. Individual, open studio spaces, 3 separate apartments with their own bathroom and shared kitchen are available to artists during their residency. The Golden Foundation offers an array of tools and working equipment for each artist. Just bring your paint brushes and your toothbrush! 

Studio / Workspace

Each artist has access to their own studio space, separated by movable walls or separate floors. Each studio space is unique and the artists will choose their space based on need. Each studio space is equipped with a studio sink, tables, an easel, tools, and plenty of wall space for hanging work.  

Fees and support

The Golden Foundation a $250 refundable deposit to hold your spot once selected. Artists are responsible for their travel and food costs as well as any shipping needs. There are no additional fees. 

Expectations towards the artist

It is essential to the success of the Golden Foundation residency program that each artist commit to a level of transparency with their work in that we ask for artists to share their work in several ways. At the start of the program artists are asked to present their work to the Material and Application Specialists at Golden Artist Colors. This presentation helps to guide their time here at the Golden Foundation. During the 4 weeks the Golden Foundation provides 8-10 Technical Sessions focusing on material exploration. Near the end of the 4 session the local community is invited to an open studios event (on pause due to COVID pandemic). The Golden Foundation will also archive the work of each artist with photography and videography. Artists are asked but not required to donate a small work after their residency which helps to support artists attending in the future. The Golden Foundation also invites each artist to be a part of the Made in Paint group art show, showcasing the 18 artists of the previous year.  

Application information

The online application will open in June 2022 through SlideRoom. 

Art residency Link

Overview
The Winter Writers Retreat is a self-directed program that offers time and space for writers to retreat, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. In addition to a single room, and a small private studio, you will be surrounded by a community of artistic peers with the opportunity to attend inspiring talks, performances, and meet with guest faculty to consult on your work.

What does the program offer?
This self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life. Delve deep into your creative project and take advantage of the artistic community of your peers around you. This program provides opportunities for consultations with mentors, and optional group sessions led by guest mentors that allow writers to explore literary tools, aspects, and devices that you may find useful in your practice. You may also sign up for additional walks and day trips within Banff National Park as well as campus-wide activities organized by our Participant Resources team.

This 13-day residency provides thematic teaching from faculty members, Q&A sessions, public events, and one-on-one workshopping. Instructors will discuss ideas, experiences, and obstacles that participants may be encountering with their writing across genre. This flexible program allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for. All program elements are optional.

Duration of residency

Program Dates: January 16 – 28, 2023

Accommodation

Your program fee includes a single bedroom on the Banff Centre campus for the duration of your program.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

We welcome writers from all backgrounds, and all gender identities and expressions. Writers in all creative genres are invited to apply. The program is designed for emerging and established writers with a proven publication record seeking a period of dedicated time to work on a project in any genre.

Studio / Workspace

Each participant will be allocated a small studio as a private writing space.

Fees and support

*Financial Aid of 100% of tuition and 50% of food and accommodation is available for this program. 
Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more.

Expectations towards the artist

Artists are expected to attend for the full duration of the program.

Application information

Application Deadline: September 21, 2022Learn more and apply online: https://bit.ly/3uEDsug

Founded in 2019 in Oravisalo, Rääkkylä, North Karelia, Finland. Hakoniemi residency is a peaceful and inspiring working environment, located and inspired by the beautiful lake-side nature of Northern Saimaa archipelago. We would like to offer a residency place for sustainable work plans of different kinds, and an interest to the natural environment. The residence is suitable for artists, musicians, writers, artisans, designers, researchers and architects among others.

For 16 years, the farm of Hakoniemi in Oravisalo was inhabited by painter Jorma Pajarinen. His studio and a barn gallery were located in the yard of the Hakoniemi farm. Hakoniemi with its surroundings is an ideal destination for artistic work. In addition to the lake-side nature, the proximity of the Russian border and the history of the region are strongly present. The nearby Salpapolku offers a chance to get to know Finnish military history and the diverse nature of the Northern Saimaa archipelago. With the recovery of the endangered Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida saimensis), there is a real possibility to spot one these chubby swimmers sun bathing on the cliffs.
For the founders of Hakoniemi Residence Support Association, it is important to revive the culture, music, design and diverse art of Rääkkylä. Through the residence, the support association and artists are able to work in co-operation with the local community and companies.

We want residency artists to experience the same inspiring environment of the Saimaa archipelago that has been provided to us for decades. The lakes, nature, animals, people and everyday life on the inland islands of the Northern Saimaa are the source of inspiration for artistic and creative work.

Please note that there is no permanent staff living in the Hakoniemi house, so the residency is best suited for guests who are used to work and reside in self-directed environments. The location is remote, situated 15km away from the village center with no public transportation.

Duration of residency

1 week – 3 months

Accommodation

The residence offers work space for artists and creators. The 82 square meter house has two bedrooms. Kitchen, living room, indoor sauna, bathroom and toilet facilities are all shared between the residents. The well-equipped kitchen, work space, piano, indoor sauna, bicycles, Kicksled “potkukelkka” (in the winter time) are at the guests’ disposal free of charge. There is also a private beach, lean-to shelter laavu and barbecue facilities for the residents.In the vicinity of the beach, the Quiet House offers a place for tranquility surrounded by birds and a lake. Outdoor sauna is available for an additional charge. There is a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, television and a fast 30 Mbps internet connection in the residency.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

We would like to offer a residency place for sustainable work plans of different kinds, and an interest to the natural environment. The residence is suitable for artists, musicians, writers, artisans, designers, researchers and architects among others.

Studio / Workspace

The use of the work space and the barn gallery is split between two residents. It is possible to work either in or outdoors. The old barn building has a 25 square meter heated work space with two work stations. The same building has a 50m2 barn gallery. For an additional fee, the loom can be found at the village house 3 km away.

Fees and support

Start 200 € / week 500 € / month. All prices include pick up from train station, nearest bus stop in Rääkkylä or at Joensuu airport. Weekly trips to the grocery store will be arranged as well.

Expectations towards the artist

No or optional

Application information

Application period: Spring 1.1-31.5 & Autumn 1.9-12.12.Residence is open for applications. Please tell us your requested length and time of stay and attach a portfolio / cv to your application with a work plan for the residency period. Please state if you are interested in using a loom during your stay or any other special wishes you might have.There are two rooms in the residence and a room is assigned per application. However, two people (working pair etc.) can apply for the same room. Please note that second person cannot be added after submitting the application.Please send an open application to residency@hakoniemi.com with subject ‘Application for Residency’.Pets are welcome to Hakoniemi residency if agreed beforehand. Please mention it in your application, if you wish to take your pet with you to the residency period.Please note that the residency period is shared with another applicant, please let us know in your application if you wish to have the applied residency period all by yourself.Families are also welcomed to apply to Hakoniemi.

Art residency Link:

Belgrade Art Studio announces some exciting news – the Open Call for the Online Residency is on!

Online artist residency takeovers make a lot of sense nowadays. Whether you are the artist or the viewer, there are positives associated with its wide reaching and instantaneous capabilities.

Belgrade Art Studio Residency will select artists of various mediums from around the world to participate in a 4 week online residency.

The selected artists will create piece/s of artwork that responded to their experience of ‘artist on Standby’ due to the global pandemics. The program focused on individual creation of the work in addition to collaboration with the other artists, advisors and the public.

WHAT 4 weeks of creation and collaborative work LANGUAGE English DURATION MEETINGS 3 hours each week GROUP WORK MEETINGS According to each participant’s availability FEES contact us for more details info@belgradeartstudio.com

THEME

‘artist on Standby’

With much of the world under isolation, artists are not able to participate in the community and traditional residencies hardly operate.

Artists will interpret the current situation – the transformation of life, culture art… Can we understand it as a response to our previous actions? Or is it a new opportunity?

Mobility restrictions create both alienation and entanglement. What opportunities and barriers does virtual space produce? How is the creation redefined?

We are looking for ideas and projects that are willing to experiment with a form, content, virtuality and reality.

Our online residency:
– as a residency, it provides its participants with the time and (mental) space to produce new work;
– as a seminar, it offers theoretical and conceptual resources that can be used by participants in their own practice;
– as a collaborative program, it links people from different corners of the planet whose practices are diverse and work in different environments. The program builds a strong sense of community and artistic collaboration among its participants which lasts after the program ends.

Belgrade Art Studio will help its participants to:
– Overcome this limbic moment in their practice and gain productive momentum.
– Join forces and work with their peers, either collaboratively or individually through mutual feedback.
– Make the most of the temporary transition between study practice and creative/productive online formats.
– Gain access to a new, international and specialized public.
– Build an international network of colleagues and peers, with whom future projects can then flourish.

STRUCTURE
Over the time of 4 weeks, the artist will join the other artists to create piece(s) of artwork that respond to the there ‘artists on Standby’. The program lead will interview artists and publish progress on social media to raise awareness globally and archive this unique moment in history. At the end of the residency, the artists will participate in a live streamed online viewing and round table forum.

In addition, the artists will be connected to other artists to help guide and advise them throughout the program.

PLAN
Over the course of the 4 week program, artists will produce work that responds to the theme ‘artist on standby’. Artists will be able to collaborate with each other and engage online.

TIME COMMITMENT
The program is not a full time residency. The artists will have the majority of time to continue their work. There will be conversations, events, roundtables, etc throughout the 4 weeks, which the artists will be expected to attend.

ARTWORK
The end product of the residency will require a piece of art that can be shown and viewed online. During the program, the team would also follow your process and get a glimpse into iterations, sketches, work product, and your work space.

PROGRAM
At the end of the residency, the program team will organize an online viewing and round table discussion around the work created. This will be moderated by the program advisors, who will also provide commentary on the works.

PROGRAM COMMUNICATION
The program lead will be available for you during the residency and will be facilitation between artists and program lead, available to critique and discuss your process.

We will communicate through digital tools and will use platforms such as Zoom to share the works and their feedback. You will need a phone or computer and an internet connection, of course.

PROGRAM LANGUAGE
The ability to collaborate and interact with English is preferred as the program will be conducted in English. However, we do not want this to be a limiting factor to your participation.

CONTACT
We are happy to provide additional information about Online Residency – program, plan, fees. Please email us to residency@belgradeartstudio.com if you need our assistance.

Duration of residency

4 weeks online program

Accommodation

online space – We will communicate through digital tools and will use platforms such as Zoom  to share the works and their feedback. You will need a phone or computer and an internet connection, of course.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Artists and creatives from backgrounds such as, but not limited to: visual arts, music, theatre, dance, film, writing, design, photography, digital/interactive art, gaming, fashion, and architecture, Curators, Thinkers etc, who are:

• Looking to incorporate knowledge and acquire new tools
• Desiring to establish an international network of colleagues and professionals with whom to mutually nurture each other
• Seeking new ways to approach their practice and adapt to the new global times
• Having difficulties to advance with their artistic production after months of isolation and lack of contact with the artistic community
• Struggling to find the necessary motivation to stimulate their projects

Fees and support

Each resident is responsible for their own funding. FEES contact us for more details residency@belgradeartstudio.com

Expectations towards the artist

The end product of the residency will require a piece of art that can be shown and viewed online. During the program, the team would also follow your process and get a glimpse into iterations, sketches, work product, and your work space.

Application information

If you wish to apply, please send us your CV, resume, statement along with your portfolio and motivation to residency@belgradeartstudio.com. No application fee

Founded in 2019 in Oravisalo, Rääkkylä, North Karelia, Finland. Hakoniemi art residency is a peaceful and inspiring working environment, located and inspired by the beautiful lake-side nature of Northern Saimaa archipelago. We would like to offer a residency place for sustainable work plans of different kinds, and an interest to the natural environment. The residence is suitable for artists, musicians, writers, artisans, designers, researchers and architects among others.

For 16 years, the farm of Hakoniemi in Oravisalo was inhabited by painter Jorma Pajarinen. His studio and a barn gallery were located in the yard of the Hakoniemi farm. Hakoniemi with its surroundings is an ideal destination for artistic work. In addition to the lake-side nature, the proximity of the Russian border and the history of the region are strongly present. The nearby Salpapolku offers a chance to get to know Finnish military history and the diverse nature of the Northern Saimaa archipelago. With the recovery of the endangered Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida saimensis), there is a real possibility to spot one these chubby swimmers sun bathing on the cliffs.
For the founders of Hakoniemi Residence Support Association, it is important to revive the culture, music, design and diverse art of Rääkkylä. Through the residence, the support association and artists are able to work in co-operation with the local community and companies.

We want residency artists to experience the same inspiring environment of the Saimaa archipelago that has been provided to us for decades. The lakes, nature, animals, people and everyday life on the inland islands of the Northern Saimaa are the source of inspiration for artistic and creative work.

Please note that there is no permanent staff living in the Hakoniemi house, so the residency is best suited for guests who are used to work and reside in self-directed environments. The location is remote, situated 15km away from the village center with no public transportation.

Duration of residency

1 week – 3 months

Accommodation

The residence offers work space for artists and creators. The 82 square meter house has two bedrooms. Kitchen, living room, indoor sauna, bathroom and toilet facilities are all shared between the residents. The well-equipped kitchen, work space, piano, indoor sauna, bicycles, Kicksled “potkukelkka” (in the winter time) are at the guests’ disposal free of charge. There is also a private beach, lean-to shelter laavu and barbecue facilities for the residents.In the vicinity of the beach, the Quiet House offers a place for tranquility surrounded by birds and a lake. Outdoor sauna is available for an additional charge. There is a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, television and a fast 30 Mbps internet connection in the residency.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

We would like to offer a residency place for sustainable work plans of different kinds, and an interest to the natural environment. The residence is suitable for artists, musicians, writers, artisans, designers, researchers and architects among others.

Studio / Workspace

The use of the work space and the barn gallery is split between two residents. It is possible to work either in or outdoors. The old barn building has a 25 square meter heated work space with two work stations. The same building has a 50m2 barn gallery. For an additional fee, the loom can be found at the village house 3 km away.

Fees and support

Start 200 € / week 500 € / month. All prices include pick up from train station, nearest bus stop in Rääkkylä or at Joensuu airport. Weekly trips to the grocery store will be arranged as well.

Expectations towards the artist

No or optional

Application information

Application period: Spring 1.1-31.5 & Autumn 1.9-12.12.Residence is open for applications. Please tell us your requested length and time of stay and attach a portfolio / cv to your application with a work plan for the residency period. Please state if you are interested in using a loom during your stay or any other special wishes you might have.There are two rooms in the residence and a room is assigned per application. However, two people (working pair etc.) can apply for the same room. Please note that second person cannot be added after submitting the application.Please send an open application to residency@hakoniemi.com with subject ‘Application for Residency’.Pets are welcome to Hakoniemi residency if agreed beforehand. Please mention it in your application, if you wish to take your pet with you to the residency period.Please note that the residency period is shared with another applicant, please let us know in your application if you wish to have the applied residency period all by yourself.Families are also welcomed to apply to Hakoniemi.

Art residency link

La Napoule Art Foundation invites artists to take part in an art residency program.

La Napoule Art Foundation and Fondation David R. Graham are pleased to bring together Canadian artists of all genres to a new residency program in which artists will receive inspiration, support, and opportunities for career growth, while strengthening the intercultural connection between Canada and France.

LNAF will host Canadian artists in month-long residencies to take place in 2 cohorts (10 artists per) annually. Canadian resident artists’ works will be shared and promoted through exhibitions at the Château.

20 Canadian artists a year will enjoy an extraordinary cultural experience to practice their art in the company of other artists in a castle in the South of France.

Acceptance into this residency includes a generous travel and material stipend, room and board, studio space and time and space to create in an awe-inspiring locale.

Established and emerging Canadian artists from any discipline are encouraged to apply.

Download the informational sheet here.

Spring 2023 residency dates are April 6 – May 4, 2023.

To apply, please use our online SlideRoom application.

ABOUT LA NAPOULE ART FOUNDATION
La Napoule Art Foundation (LNAF) nurtures artistic talent through residencies and community outreach, fostering the creative process as a catalyst for intercultural understanding. For over seventy years, LNAF has hosted performances, residencies, and exhibitions at the Château de La Napoule by artists the world over.

ABOUT FONDATION DAVID R. GRAHAM
Established in 2020 under the umbrella of the Fondation de France, the Fondation David R. Graham seeks to establish and invest in relationships with Canadian and French institutions to promote cultural exchange between France and Canada. It does so by providing a combination of scholarships and grants to fund Canadian art exhibitions in France and for Canadian artists to travel to France to experience France, work, teach, share expertise, etc.

Duration of residency

One month.

Accommodation

Residents are housed in single rooms in the recently renovated Villa Marguerite, located across a small street from the Château. Rooms are equipped with private baths and each has sea or garden views. Wireless internet is available in the Villa’s common areas. Linen service is provided weekly. There is a washing machine, dryer, and clothesline at the Villa for residents’ use.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Established and emerging Canadian artists from any discipline are encouraged to apply. Studio space is provided, along with a materials stipend.

Studio / Workspace

LNAF provides each resident with a stipend, plus a studio space in which to work. Studios are located throughout the Château property, some inside the castle and some in towers on its grounds. Artists are asked to address any specific requirements for studio space in their applications.

Fees and support

SlideRoom application is $30 USD. Application fee waivers are considered based on need.Acceptance into this residency includes a generous travel and material stipend.

Expectations towards the artist

La Napoule Art Foundation offers time and space for creative minds to engage in cultural interchange and meaningful work that impacts the world for the greater good. In addition to using this time to explore new ideas and develop their work, artists are expected to take every opportunity, especially mealtimes, to build community and friendship as well as to exchange ideas and experiences.There are opportunities to participate in workshops for local students in the La Napoule area. Artists will be invited to participate in an exhibition to take place at the Château every third year.

Application information

Artists must apply through the online SlideRoom application: https://lnaf.slideroom.com/
Applicants must answer general questions, as well as specific questions about their practice. One reference is required. Applicants can upload media attachments (images, videos, sound clips, writing samples, etc.). Details about each media upload can be found on the application.A selection committee will choose 10 artists per cohort.

Application link:

Organization:
Tab Residency program offers artists a residential space to devote time and focus on creating both individually and collectively. We can no longer offer an exhibition at the end of the residency period since the gallery space has been closed down in March 2020.

Tab Residency, founded and run by artists, is open to all contemporary artists throughout the year. We accept residencies minimum one to maximum three months long. The residency periods are organized with open calls for six month periods and applications are accepted before the deadline of the open calls.

What are the benefits of the program:
The residency in Büyükada offers the artists a quiet and peaceful living and working opportunity, very close to the charming chaos İstanbul.
The artist will have the chance to experience the cultural and historical city of İstanbul.
To be able to take part in the contemporary art events and meet local artists.

Duration of residency

1 to 3

Accommodation

The Princes´ Islands is an archipelago off the Anatolian coast of İstanbul, Turkey, mostly car free, naturally and historically preserved area. Ten minutes walk from Büyükada port, the residency building is a shared building with four stories, one floor for the studio spaces, one floor for accommodation rooms, one floor for common spaces such as kitchen and living room, also there is a garden.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Disciplines:Visual ArtNew MediaAnimationPrintmakingCuratorialFilm MakingArchitectureSculptureCeramicsPerforming ArtsTextile ArtMusicLiteratureetc..
Tools:Internet ConnectionElectronics tools, printer, scanner, basic painting equipment, well equipped toolbox (drill, jigsaw, dremel, bench grinder…) and various materials to be reused for upcycle and recycle projects.Musical InstrumentsLibraryOfficeKitchenComputerWoodworking Tools

Studio / Workspace

The residency studios does not contain any specific workshops so they can be used for many kinds of production. The studios are organized considering the needs of each artist. Please feel free to ask for other equipment or tools besides listed, depending on your needs. Disciplines involved can be visual arts, industrial design, fashion, interior design, conceptual art, literary arts, architecture, new media, performing arts (the artist should consider the size of the studio space), multi disciplinary works, any kind of recycle, upcycle or reuse projects.

Fees and support

A residency fee of 500 euros monthly should be paid by the artist before the beginning of the residency.

Expectations towards the artist

Donation of an artwork is not mandatory but will be appreciated.The artist should straighten out the needs and style of production beforehand.The artist should provide information about old works and exhibitions.

Application information

The applications are accepted via e-mail.info@tasarimbakkali.cc

Deadline
15 May 2022

Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 18.

Short description
The competition is hosted by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 

The theme of the competition is “Explore beyond the Limits”.

“ Through this year’s topic — Explore beyond the Limits — we encourage you to push the limits of creativity and let others see the world though your eyes. It’s time to look beyond reality and create something truly unique. Through art, make the unreal real, and make the impossible possible.

There are four categories:
• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Film
• Animation

Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.

Prizes

Category Winners:

• 1st place: 

US$ 10,000
ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED H5600 (US$ 3299) or Zenbook Pro Duo UX582 (US$ 2799) + ProArt Display PA329CV (US$ 799)

• 2nd place:

US$ 5,000
ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED H5600 (US$ 3299) or ProArt Station PD5 PD500TC (US$ 1999) + ProArt Display PA328CGV (US$ 750)

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.

Deadline
4 July 2022

Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.

Short description

There are three contests: drawing contest, photography contest and short film contest. These contests are part of the Short Films Festival of Biodiversity in Vila Real, Portugal. 

• Biodiversity drawing contest

“The theme of the contest is the Biodiversity, portrayed through illustrations of wildlife, flora and wild habitats.”

• Biodiversity photography contest 

“The theme of the contest is wildlife. There are four categories: Birds | Other Fauna | Flora and Fungus | Landscapes and natural habitats.”

• Biodiversity short film contest

“The main objective of the Short Film contest is to promote the biological natural heritage, namely the natural regions, the ecosystems, the habitats and the species of wild fauna and flora, through the selection and classification of cinematographic works related to this subject.”

Entry fees 

Drawing Contest: 5 €
Photography Contest: 5 €
Short film contest: entry is free.

Prizes

• Drawing

Scientific Drawing
1st prize: 500 €
2nd prize: 200 €
3rd prize: 100 €

Nature Drawing
1st prize: 250 €
2nd prize: 100 €
3rd prize: 50 €

• Photo

The best photo: 500 €

Category winners:
1st prize: 400 €
2nd prize: 150 €
3rd prize| 100 €

• Short film

The winner will receive 4,000 €.

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.

Who are we?

Isla de Crear is a creative centre, combining a range of different disciplines in order to explore creating and crafting in a new method, away from commercial constraints or industry guidelines, based on the principles of the Fantasism manifesto. We are open to people of all ages and backgrounds, and only ask that you have a keen interest in pro-actively seeking the strange and unique connections, through interdisciplinary and international collaboration. 

The centre is located in Úbeda, in the Jaén region of Andalusia, southern Spain, where the sun is out 300 days of the year, in the middle of the Sea of Olives, with no neighbours for miles, but we are by a main road (so it can get noisy sometimes), just outside Úbeda, a UNESCO world heritage site and home to a buzzing community of artisan craftspeople and a lot of cultural events.

The art residency call out
For our second call-out, we are looking for artists, craftspeople, thinkers and creatives from all different fields to explore the theme: MYTH
We are purposefully keeping the theme as broad as possible, and encourage you to think as tangentially as possible. We are not looking for the same ol’ works, but instead want to encourage all our visiting creatives to challenge themselves into doing new things and exploring new forms.
We are particularly interested in people who wish to work with found objects and repurpose them, as our junk yard is full of materials, but we are open to all forms of creations: visual, performative, audible, theoretical, scholarly, written, etc. 

Duration of residency
Between 4-12 weeks. 
In your application, please make sure to specify when you would like to come and for how long

Accommodation
We offer all creatives a private en-suite bedroom (with a toilet and shower), with a shared living space, which includes: a kitchen, a large living room, laundry facilities (to be used in agreement with the team), a library and many indoor and outdoor working spaces. All activities will be arranged with the other creatives and the team that live in the property. Creatives are also required to adhere to cleanliness and behave in a courteous and non-discriminative fashion. Rooms should be kept clean and returned in the same state they were when arrived.
Isla de Crear is located 8 KMs from the nearest town of Úbeda, and comprises of a large scrap yard, which you will be allowed to use at the discretion of the team. 
Apart from the communal kitchen, you will have the option of opting in for other meals cooked by the team. 

Do note that there is no public transport available between the centre and Úbeda, but we do offer regular rides to town for shopping and there is a taxi service available.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
We welcome artists and creatives from all ages, disciplines, backgrounds and nationalities. We particularly encourage people who are looking to make new links between different forms. 
Apart from your own private bedroom, you will receive a private or shared working space (depending on your needs), as well as use of the different studios and workshops. You will also have access to some materials in the scrap yard.
We welcome groups/companies wanting to apply together, especially for the performing arts, but please note that each creative will need to pay a separate participation fee. For groups of 3 or more, do get in touch for discounts.
If you would like to bring in performers for a short period during your residency, please discuss with us.
We recommend creatives bring their own materials/tools. We may be able to help purchase materials for you, so do feel free to reach out to us to discuss your needs. Do note that it is also your responsibility to arrange any logistics to do with taking your works back home.

Studio / Workspace
Apart from your en-suite accommodation and shared living spaces, we offer 8 different work spaces, a 50 sqm dance studio with a wooden floor, which can be used for rehearsals, a 300 sqm workshop space with machinery, some materials that can be repurposed, access to an office and supplies, a library, outside spaces, adorable animals and our support and advice, but we ask that you read the Fantasism manifesto and ensure you subscribe to it.
We also have a woodworking workshop. The machinery can only be used by people with the relevant experience at dedicated hours. 

Fees and support
We want to be able to accept creatives regardless of their financial situation, but as a not-for-profit co-operative,
​we are limited with how much we can offer. 
If you would like to come but can’t afford the participation fee, we are open to the possibility of you donating skills that can be useful to the centre. Please include in your application a statement (not more than 500 words) about why you are unable to contribute towards your stay.

Participation fee:
€181.25 per week + VAT (€199.40) – minimum 4 weeks.
Discounts apply for residencies – 7 weeks or longer.
This fee goes towards running costs of the property, utilities (Wi-Fi, water, electricity, cleaning supplies, etc…), upkeep of the facilities, administrative tasks, and consultations. The fee also covers a pick-up and drop-up from Úbeda bus stop or Linares train station.

If you are selected as one of our participants, you will be required to pay a deposit of €300 within 10 days of your acceptance, to secure your place. This deposit will be returned at the end of the residency, upon inspection of the room, assuming there were no damages. In case of cancellation of the residency, this deposit will not be refunded.

Creatives should cover the participation fee, their travel costs, daily expenses, and cost of production of personal works beyond basic supplies provided by the residency. We can help with an acceptance letter for any funding applications that the creatives apply for.

We do our best to ensure guests’ safety at all times, but we cannot take responsibility for personal illness, injuries, or accidents. Nor can we take responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings. Please make sure you have adequate travel and health insurance prior to travel.

It is advised for creatives to have their own transport, but if not, we will help with local travel needs, or there is a taxi service.

Expectations towards the artist
The aim of the residency is to investigate new forms of working and to create outside of the artists’ comfort zones. We want creatives to explore, experiment and take risks.
The process will be supported with weekly meetings with the resident curator to discuss the progress of the work.
The aim of the residency is to explore, and the focus should be on experimentation and not on a result. For that reason IDC, does not offer an exhibition/performance at the end of the process.

Application information
Before applying, please make sure you have read and subscribe to the Fantasism manifesto.
We will consider applications on a rolling basis as they arrive, however, we will only respond to applicants we wish to invite to a virtual chat. If you would like us to send you a generic, templated rejection letter, please request one in your application.

Please fill in this basic questionnaire https://bit.ly/3u2ndn7 designed to help us adapt our chat to suit your application. You don’t have to answer any of the questions if you don’t want to. This questionnaire should be submitted alongside your application.

Additionally, we would like an example that shows your work and something that indicates what you would like to do at our residency. 
For this, we want you to apply in the way that is most comfortable for you and indicative of your practice – whether it’s a written document, a filmed presentation or a dance piece. Go wild.

You can send your application to idc@isladecrear.eu – or get in touch if you wish to submit in any other method. 

If you would prefer a more structured application form, please answer the following questions:

• What project do you want to work on here and what do you expect would be the result (if at all)?
• Who are you? What do you do? What have you done? What do you want to do in future?
• Why us? And what do you expect from us?

​The application is free of charge and should be completed in English.
Read our Terms & Conditions before applying https://isladecrear.eu/terms.html