A Residency for You
Green Olive Arts aims to provide high quality production spaces and professional services for artists of all disciplines for extended seasons of production, inspiration and collaboration.
These spaces are available to both Moroccan and visiting creatives for art residency, based on a competitive application process.We invite artists from a wide range of disciplines and mediums to apply for residencies of 3 or 6 weeks during our residency seasons. We accept visual artists, writers, poets, curators, filmmakers, dancers, photographers, printmakers, musicians, puppet makers, and more. Our local Selection Panel awards residencies based upon artistic excellence of current work and intended residency proposal.
All of our residency seasons, as described below, are independent and self directed.
Services Included in Residency: WIFI internet, computer with printer/scanner, help in connecting with local craftsmen and materials suppliers, web-based promotion, arranged meet-ups with local artists and/or gatekeepers, in-studio consulting and assistance with your creative process and production needs by one of our founding artists, basic translation, culminating open studios event and promotion. For longer residencies, a final exhibition of work can be coordinated at the artist’s request.
The following are included with all residencies: coffee and tea in the studio, use of laundry facilities, a walking tour of the ancient medina of Tetouan, an Artisans of Tetouan Visit to meet local craftsman in their workshops, weekly artist lunches, an introductory Moroccan Arabic lesson, community networking and arrival/departure ground transportation … all covered in the studio fees.
Typical furniture: Adjustable height work tables, drafting table, materials storage, studio and field easels, movable lighting and a variety of seating. See images >>>>
Available equipment: Small printmaking press and water baths; encaustic tools, griddles, iron and heat gun; woodshop and power tools; A/V projector and sound system; tripods; and leather embossing tools.
Studio Fees: Residencies are artist-funded. See the below list or view the application for more details. The residency program provides a broad range of concierge services, listed above, to assist our guests in research & production.
As an investment in the local community and the artists of Morocco, Green Olive Arts provides reduced fees for our Moroccan artists in residence. If you are a Moroccan born artist, visit our Moroccan artists page for more details
Housing: GOA does not provide included housing, however we are happy to share recommendations for your housing from among a wide range of options to suit your unique preferences and goals. Almost all of the housing options are within a short walk of the studios in either the ‘new’ or old city. And all of them must pass our strict evaluation before being endorsed by us as a place for our guests to stay. Accepted artists will be given a detailed list of our approved housing, as well as a discount code they can use when booking. Artists are also welcome to choose house from outside of our vetted list.
Additional Services: Local and country-wide tours, trustworthy guides for plein air outings, translators, crating services, connection to galleries, extended local language learning, home stays and meals with local families can be arranged for an additional cost.
Other Costs: Visiting artists are responsible for all costs associated with their residency (travel, studio fees and housing/board). Artists are encouraged to apply for outside grants, and we are happy to supply estimated budgets etc. to aide in that process. We also help our approved applicants work out the best combination of studio, tour, and housing options to suit their art residency goals, comfort, and budget.
Application: Art residency applications are being taken on an open basis, year round, for the available 6-8 studio spaces and will be assessed by our Selection Panel. If an application makes it through to the final stage of the selection process, applicants will be asked to schedule a video or phone interview before a final decision is made.
We are currently taking applications for the following residency periods:
| WINTER 2025 (3 weeks) | February 3 - 22, 2025 | SHARED | (10,000 MAD) |
| WINTER 2025 (3 weeks) | February 3 - 22, 2025 | PRIVATE | (15,000 MAD) |
| SUMMER 2025 (6 weeks) | June 30 - July 19, 2025 | SHARED | ( 10,000 MAD) |
| SUMMER 2025 (6 weeks) | June 30 - July 19, 2025 | PRIVATE | ( 15,000 MAD) |
| FALL 2025 (3 weeks) | September 15 - October 4, 2025 | SHARED | (10,000 MAD) |
| FALL 2025 (3 weeks) | September 15 - October 4, 2025 | PRIVATE | (15,000 MAD) |
| FALL 2025 (3 weeks) | October 6 - 25, 2025 | SHARED | (10,000 MAD) |
| FALL 2025 (3 weeks) | October 6 - 25, 2025 | PRIVATE | (15,000 MAD) |
| FALL 2025 (6 weeks) | September 15 - October 25, 2025 | SHARED | ( 19,000 MAD) |
| FALL 2025 (6 weeks) | September 15 - October 25, 2025 | PRIVATE | ( 29,000 MAD) |
