The Leather Artisan Stands Out in an Industrialized World. Today machines might well be dominating every industry. Yet artisans in Morocco are doing their best to stay in constant competition with the massive industrial imitation that is imported from numerous countries. What was once the primary market for hand made objects for daily use in …
Convergence residency — artists in community If one thing has become clear over the past four years of Convergence residencies at Green Olive Arts, it is that artistic practice is strengthened within community. The word “community” itself is layered with meanings. There is the creative community found in a group of international artists sharing studios, …
Celebrating Five Years of Partnership with Tetouan In 2018, Green Olive Arts celebrated five years as an art residency in Tetouan, Morocco. We are amazed as we look back and see how this story has unfolded … and we want to share it with you! When Rachel Pearsey and I (Jeff McRobbie) began to brainstorm …
May 2017 artist in residence, Peter Mallen, shares some thoughts with Green Olive Arts about the artworks he has been making this month. To see the whole series and hear from Peter Mallen himself, you are invited to his exhibition reception this Friday night June 2, from 10pm to midnight. He will also be present for gallery …
These 6 artists – Niccy Pallant, Rabia Farooqui, Marthe Vary, Mark Lesser, Hafdis Helgadottir, and Tamadher Al Fahal – gathered in Tetouan from 6 different countries for 1 month to explore the traditional craftsmanship of Morocco and to create new work in response to all they experienced and learned. The Open Studios Night on April …
Local Artists and Creatives of all types are invited to take part in a multidisciplinary creative project which explores the phenomenon of change in the Islamic world. The project will be curated by Tamadher Al Fahal, artist in residence at Green Olive Arts in Tetouan, Morocco, from March 9 – April 5, 2017. It will …
An Artist’s Journey Take a look inside the art residency experience through this feature interview with Dutch artist Maartje Jaquet, who traveled from Amsterdam to Tetouan, Morocco to build a bridge of collaboration and sharing through her art. Maartje Jaquet is a visual artist from Amsterdam, working in drawing, photography, video art and collage. She …
MARRAKECH BIENNALE 6 Green Olive Arts is proud to share a new press release from the organizers of the 6th edition of the Marrakech Biennale, scheduled to open February 24th 2016 Press Release – 10 OCTOBER 2015 – “Not New Now” Curated by Reem Fadda, the 6th edition of the Marrakech Biennale announces its curatorial concept …
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 …