She led me by the arm through the crowd gathered for the exhibition opening of 33 artists’ paintings right over to the two paintings I had already spent the most time studying. It was a privilege … and I could just feel her pride in sharing her work. A self-taught artist born in 1950, Taoufa alHarah paints …
The following is a reposting of a blog written January 22, 2014 by Green Olive Arts AiR or WiR(Writer in Residence), Fiona Leonard. Fiona is an author and blogger. Check out her blog, you’ll be glad you did! Morocco and a Room of One’s Own “a journey without challenge has no meaning; one without purpose …
Plein Air Morocco 2014 – past event Pack up your tubes of paint and favorite brushes and come join us for the painting trip of a lifetime! Master plein air painter Sam Paonessa will be leading a small group of adventurous traveling painters in a 12-day painting workshop in Tetouan, Morocco. Spaces are filling up and …
Créer au Maroc! Nouvelle résidence d’artistes invite les artistes du monde à Tetouan, Maroc Tétouan – Exotic Maroc a longtemps été une destination favorite et d’inspiration pour de nombreux artistes littéraires, visuels, artistes-interprètes, et des penseurs du monde entier. La ville de Tétouan, au nord du Maroc, avec sa scène artistique forte à la base et …
Artisan or Artist? Artisans around the world are much in demand for their work but receive little recognition for their craftsmanship … this is no less true in Morocco, a land of ornate and beautiful artisanal works. This montage of images comes from award-winning Independent Journalist, Jake Warga. We have re-blogged it from his site, jakewarga.com …
l’Uniart’s “Le Salon d’Art” – International Art Festival, in Tetouan Yesterday, October 21st, was the opening of 1st edition of the International Art Festival, “Le Salon d’Art” in Tetouan. The festival is being put on by our friends at l’Uniart, a local arts non-profit. The events themselves are taking place at the beautiful La …
This week at Green Olive Arts, our artists in residence, Carleigh Boyd and Elaine Muller will be offering a special bookmaking arts class for the Tetouan community! Space is limited, so if you are in town, be sure to contact us to reserve your place, at arthouse@greenolivearts.com or locally 06.74.35.89.42
Create in Morocco! New Art Residency Invites the World’s Artists to Tetouan, Morocco Tetouan — Exotic Morocco has long been a favorite destination and inspiration for countless literary, visual, and performing artists and thinkers from around the world. The city of Tetouan, in northern Morocco, with its strong grass-roots art scene and the prestigious National …
Green Olive Arts is proud to promote one of our favorite bands in Tetouan . Blind Rival has been making music with numerous guest musicians from many countries over the past several years. We love to see the collaboration with such global creatives. Our relationship with its members began with Anwar Rtili, the band’s leader and …
Green Olive Arts in Tetouan, Morocco is now accepting applications for artist residencies for 2013 and forward! Residencies are open to artists, writers, performers, photographers and other global creatives who desire a season of research, exploration, collaboration and production in exotic Morocco. Green Olive Arts’ 8-room, sun-filled facility in central Tetouan is equipped with various work …