Green Olive Arts announces a unique art residency:
Con·vergence – kənˈvərjens – (n.) 1. the coming together from different directions so as eventually to meet. 2. a gradual change that results in things or people becoming similar or developing something in common.
Green Olive Arts’ annual CONVERGENCE 2019 Residency invites artists from a broad spectrum of creative practices and cultural backgrounds to a season of shared research, production and immersion in the diverse landscape of an ancient Moroccan city on the edge of the Mediterranean.
Dates: March 21 to April 17, 2019
Somewhere in the age-old story of relocating to a far off land for reasons that pulled, or pushed us out, is a deeply human hope for firm soil in which to flourish.
It’s an ancestor stepping onto a steamer … and it’s a family waiting at a border today … crossing great distances and immeasurable obstacles to find home.
New landscapes. Tireless movement. A stranger’s kindness. Incalculable loss. More waiting.
Their story is ours, and our roots are intertwined. We’ll never be the same because they were … and are … uprooted.
Convergence 2019: UPROOTED calls global creatives to dig deep and explore, through their art, the common story of migration and displacement in the human narrative.
Convergence 2019 Residency Includes:
Airport transfers and all related ground transport
27 nights single occupancy in the spacious rooms of the new Hotel Al Mandri near the studios and the ancient medina.
2 meals a day, sampling the range of Moroccan cuisine … along with plenty of mint tea
Shared studio space, furniture and tools, to process and develop new works inspired by your experiences
Interactive round tables to stir creativity and invite new perspectives
Connections and networking with the local community
Interactions with people who have dedicated their time and resources to advocating for migrant peoples
Outings to the beautiful mountain village of Chefchaouen and the Mediterranean fishing town of Azla
The on-site assistance and program coordination of Green Olive Arts staff, artists and interns
An open studios/exhibition event to provide dialogue with the local community and display works in progress by participating artists in residence.
Important Notes:
Green Olive Arts holds a broad definition of “artist” to include many types of creative production – this particular residency may appeal to those who work in painting, drawing, mixed media, writing, textile arts, sculpture, design, photography, video, installation art, and many other forms.
Participants are responsible for their own airfare to/from Tanger (TNG) or Tetouan (TTU), Morocco
Arrival date: March 21, 2019
Departure date: April 17, 2019
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.
A non-refundable 200 Dirham ($20 USD) application fee is due upon application, and can be paid by clicking the secure “Pay Application Fee” button below, or by following the link at the end of the application.
