Eligibility

Artists and creatives from all related disciplines who wish to think and work within the context of a rural environment and are willing to be part of a temporary and shared community. We will prioritize, but not exclusively, projects that address the topic of this call. With this Residency program we supports artists to engage in creative process, by hosting, mentoring, documenting the work and sharing the process in a final monthly public event. Expectations towards the artist Residents are expected to work at Centro Negra and/or outdoors in Blanca and the Ricote Valley. The international artists who have participated in the Residency Program over the years have built a collective body of work that reflects on several topics with both local and global impact. This program is intended for creators interested in strengthening their art practice by engaging with a broader network of artists in an ongoing conversation.

Number of Participants

10 projects/month as they can come individually or collectively

Deadline

February 28, 2025 23:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

March 02, 2025 23:00 UTC

Duration

April 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Costs

• €1,000.00-1300.00 program fee (monthly)

Facilities

Co-Working, Gallery, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Shared Studio, Sound Studio

Housing

Apartment, Guest House, Kitchen, Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Discussion, Group Dinners, Mentors, Open Studios

Disciplines

Architecture, Collective, Conceptual Art, Dance, Immersive Experiences, Interdiscplinary Arts, Intervention, Land Art, Music, Performance Art, Public Art, Sculpture, Textile, Thinkers, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English, Spanish

Program Description

In this call, AADK Spain encourages artists and researchers of all disciplines to explore the topic of “absence” in its broadest sense, to discover within this context the metaphors that allow us to coexist with this essential aspect of our existence, whether personal, social, or environmental. Absence is always an invocation. In it, something is missing, yet its essence emerges from the very act of recalling or contemplating what is not there. It reveals itself through traces—whether material or symbolic. This act of invocation holds transformative potential for our perception of the world. Absence, in this light, is not merely a lack; it becomes an opportunity to reflect, to grow, and to renew our bond with what is absent, reshaping how we relate to the world around us. Duration of residency 1 to 3 months, starting on the 1st and ending on the 30th - Images by Arnoldas Stramskas -