Artists & researchers residency in the mountains of Andalucia
Aracena, España·Studio
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About this opportunity
The space
Grotta AIR was built right next to the entrance of Gruta de las maravillas, one of the largest caves in Spain, and is amazingly beautiful inside. The residency is placed in a perfect spot: a lively street during the morning with many restaurants around but very calm in the evening and only 50 meters away from the forest. Grotta is a typical andalusian house: in the first floor you will find the living area and the studio is located in the ground floor. They are independent spaces but there is also an indoor access.
Surroundings
Aracena is a typical Andalusian village, with whitewashed houses contrasting against the green landscape of the mountains. Its town centre, an official Property of Cultural Interest. The built heritage of Aracena is notable for its fortifications, including the castle and many churches and monasteries. There is also an interesting outdoor Museum of Contemporary Art. Under the mountain you can find a hidden treasure: a natural cave where you can enter a world of fantasy. Gruta de las Maravillas (las Maravillas grotto) is one of the largest caves in Spain, and is amazingly beautiful inside. It includes twelve underground chambers, six lakes, and countless stalactites and stalagmites. Grotta AIR was built right next to the entrance of this wonderful cave. The residency is placed in a perfect spot: a lively street during the morning with many restaurants around but very calm in the evening and only 50 meters away from the forest. You can hike to the castle or just choose one of the many hiking routes to go for a walk. Near the town you will find pasture, a river, a lake, and an unpolluted fauna and flora.
Life during a stay
We are able to provide a single room with a desk and workspace for one person, a double room for couples with a desk or two different rooms for collectives so the members don’t need to share the bedroom space. The kitchen is located on the second floor of the house. You can cook your own meals and use the kitchen supplies and equipment. Sometimes residents share meals with the team. Grotta is a friendly place, so we invite all the residents to attend a welcome dinner/farewell party organized by the staff. Our 200 m2 studio is open 24/7, including a toilet and a little tea space. Grotta offers a broad range of materials available for the residents.You can check the Grotta AIR Materials List to know more about what we can offer you during your stay. It is possible to work outside in the park as well, just 20m. Away from the house. Artists are responsible for supplying their own materials.
House rules
Https://www.grottaair.com/terms-conditions
Good to know
Grotta's aim is to support the development of ideas and the production of new work, by offering comfortable, self-catering, accommodation and workshop and study space for experimentation, development and creativity.
Practical details
Duration
2 weeks
Cost
We are able to provide a double room or single room with a desk and workspace (depending on availability).
Accommodation
Single or double room
Program notes
We are able to provide a double room or single room with a desk and workspace (depending on availability). The access to the big 200m2 studio is free 24h for all the residents. You can check the Grotta AIR Materials List to know more about what can we offer you during your stay. The residents will cover the costs of running the program. The fee for 2 weeks is € 850 for individual artists or 1050€ for Artist+1 program). Artist+1 program includes a double room. If you are applying as a collective and require two individual rooms, please write it clearly in your application. It is requested a refundable deposit of € 200 when the applicants receives acceptance of the candidature.
What's offered
Skills needed
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