GREEN OLIVE ARTS presents FAMILIAR TETOUAN An exhibition of current works by artist in residence Jeff Olson 24 – 30 October 2015 Exhibition Opening – Vernissage de l’exposition: October 24 – 18h00 – 22h00 Gallery Hours: 25-30 October 16h00 – 20h00 The exhibition “Familiar Tetouan” features works by Green Olive Arts artist in residence Jeff Olson. “So …
If you are thinking of entering your artwork, installation or performance into the 6th edition of Morocco’s Marrakech Biennale 2016, you have a couple of weeks left to apply The call for MB6 OFF project entries, is currently open and runs until 31 May 2015. The theme of the Marrakech Biennale 2016 is “TRACES,” drawing on the divergent …
The Green Olive Arts team is super excited to announce our first crowd funding campaign with indigogo.com … it’s a community thing, come on in and join the excitement! We are going to add a printmaking press and related equipment to the studios so that printmakers and other artists in residence can experiment and explore beyond …
Fiber Artist in Residence Carrie Mixon shares some poignant reflections on cultural exploration and getting into her “creative groove” during her residency at Green Olive Arts. Re-posted from her blog with permission… Thanks Carrie! getting into the creative groove… It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been in Morocco for 3 weeks now, and it’s been quite …
It’s an honor to have Carrie Mixon at Green Olive Arts helping us to see and feel In this very personal entry, re-posted from her blog, Carrie seeks an anchor in the wind of sensory overload during her first week in Tetouan, Morocco. Here by Carrie Mixon So many small things strike with force: Here. Here. And here. Winds …
Here at Green Olive Arts, we are always eager to share resources that could help artists to continue pursuing their art. The Sustainable Arts Foundation is a non-profit foundation supporting artists and writers with families. Their mission is to provide financial awards to parents pursuing creative work. Too often, creative impulses are set aside to meet the …
Have you considered crowdfunding your art? 2015 AiR, Carrie Mixon is following the route of many artists today, taking her art residency plans to the crowds of friends, family and arts-passionate givers out there with a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com. Inviting people into the exciting adventure and story of your art residency through crowdfunding art projects is …
Two long-time friends that we love to host here in Tetouan! In my wife’s favorite film, It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey hears the sound of a train departing and asks his Uncle Billy, “You know what the three most exciting sounds in the world are?” When Uncle Billy responds, “Uh huh. Breakfast is served; lunch …
My Morocco Art Residency – Impressions and Memories, by Carleigh Boyd Carleigh Boyd, Artist in Residence at Green Olive Arts from summer 2013, has created a video of her “impressions and memories” from her residency. Enjoy, Morocco from Carleigh’s perspective!! “Everywhere we go, everyone we meet, leaves an impression. We remember who we’ve spoken with, …
The following is a reposting of a blog written by former Green Olive Arts Writer in Residence, Fiona Leonard. Fiona is an author and blogger. Check out her blog, you’ll be glad you did! ————— My Writing Process The notion that writing is a lonely pursuit is a myth. Solitary it may be – you certainly spend …