Green Olive Arts announces a unique 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 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 19 to April 15, 2020
As a single tone is intensified and enriched by accompanying vibrations or harmonies, Convergence 2020: RESONATE is calling artists to enrich their creative practice by immersing in a city where east layers with west, modern resonates with ancient, and cultures converge.
Convergence 2020 Residency Includes:
- Airport transfers and all related ground transport
- 27 nights single occupancy in the spacious rooms of the 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
- Half-day Artisans of Tetouan workshop visit
- 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
- 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.
READ ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONVERGENCE RESIDENCY AND OUR REGULAR SEASONS…
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.
- Convergence 2020 Residency Fee: 44,000 Moroccan Dirhams (approx. $4700 USD)
- Participants are responsible for their own airfare to/from Tanger (TNG) or Tetouan (TTU), Morocco
- Arrival date: March 19, 2020
- Departure date: April 15, 2020
- In the application process, each artist is must submit a unique proposal based on the theme of “Convergence 2020: RESONATE” as a starting point for new works influenced by this season of creative community and context. The theme is intended to inspire and encourage dialogue, rather than be prescriptive or demanding.
- 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 at our secure “Pay Application Fee” page, or by following the link you’ll see after submitting your application.
VIEW VIDEOS FROM PAST CONVERGENCE RESIDENCIES