Eligibility

Green Olive Arts, Tetouan, offers 3 or 6 week-long, self-directed, artist-funded residencies to emerging, mid-career and established visual artists, writers, performers, scholars and other global creatives seeking a season of focused research and production in the rich context of Moroccan culture. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit the online application form, CV, portfolio of recent works, artist statement, application fee and complete an interview … Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Number of Participants

Shared (2-3 artists) and private studios are available, for up to 8 artists each season.

Deadline

January 14, 2025 23:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

January 28, 2025 23:00 UTC

Duration

June 30, 2025 - July 19, 2025

Costs

• MAD200.00 application fee
• MAD10,000.00-29000.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Desk Space, Gallery, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Shared Studio, Wood Shop

Housing

Studio Only

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Discussion, Exhibition, Group Dinners, Mentors, Mural Projects, Open Studios, Performances, Readings, Round Tables, Self-Directed, Teaching Exchange, Visiting Professionals, Workshops

Disciplines

Animation, Ballet, Book Arts, Cartoonist, Ceramics, Choreography, Cinematography, Conceptual Art, Dance, Design, Digital Media, Documentary, Drawing, Dreamers, Fiber Arts, Fiction, Film, Illustration, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Jewelry, Land Art, Literature, Makers, Mime, Moving Image, Multimedia, Music, Music Composition, Nonfiction, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Printmaking, Public Art, Puppeteers, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Singing, Textile, Theatre, Thinkers, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for an art residency at Green Olive Arts, an international art studio in Tetouan, Morocco. Between grand views of the Rif Mountains and the busy labyrinth of the ancient city's walled medina, the visual inspiration and warm hospitality are laden with inspiration.. Shared (2-3 artists) and private studios are available, along with weekly artist lunch gatherings and connections to a local network of artists and traditional artisans. Enjoy a balance of focused production and research along with creative community and cultural immersion to stir your work to new levels. Applications for our 3 or 6 week artist-funded residency seasons are being taken on an open basis for the available 8 studio spaces each season. Completed and approved applications (including a video interview) will be assessed by our local selection panel before a final decision is made. Travel, housing, meals, and supplies are not included in the residency fee.