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Artists and art professionals working in alternative art production and/or nature-based work are invited to apply for a 1-2 month residency at an ecological art space in semi-desert Spain.
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Get matched →Montemero Art Residency is an organization dedicated to sustainable ecology and alternative art production located on a biological reserve near the Tabernas Desert. The residency offers space for artists and art professionals to develop new ideas or continue existing projects while cultivating a personal connection with nature. The program emphasizes experimental and undefined creativity, intercultural collaboration, and ecological and cultural sustainability.
The residency offers a fully-equipped printmaking studio (inherited from German artist Wolfgang Simon), including printmaking tools, printing blocks, letterpress, easel, and high-quality papers. Additional open spaces are available for various artistic practices. Materials from the scrap yard are free to use. Artists are advised to bring their own specialized materials as art supply stores are limited in this rural area.
€850 participation fee for one full month (4 weeks), covering accommodation, utilities (Wi-Fi, gas/water/electricity, cleaning supplies), studio upkeep, facilities and appliances, administrative tasks, and consultations. A 40% deposit is required within 10 days of acceptance to secure your place. Artists must cover their own travel costs, daily expenses, and production costs for personal works beyond supplies provided.
Residents are expected to be open-minded, respectful towards others, and participate regularly in curatorial sessions. No formal outcomes (finished projects or artist talks) are required, though artists are encouraged to explore new mediums and disciplines, and may create or hold workshops and join other Montemero Lab Collective events.
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The application is a multi-phase process conducted in English. In the first phase, complete the application form, submit a CV/Portfolio in PDF format, and provide a brief description of your practice. If selected in the first round, you will be invited for a Skype interview with the curator. The application is free of charge.
Applicants should have adequate travel and health insurance prior to travel. The residency cannot take responsibility for personal illness, injuries, accidents, or lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.