Emerging Moroccan artists, particularly art students in their 4th year, or recent graduates (from the National Fine Arts Institute in Tetouan or the School of Fine Arts in Casablanca) are invited to apply for a three-week Art Residency at Green Olive Arts this Fall! There are two different residencies to apply for – either September …
A scientist faces the reality of a virus with art. Enjoy this interview with Moroccan artist Inaam Obtel for her perspective on making art at home during confinement where she is in France. Inaam draws much of her inspiration and soul from her studies in science and work as a nurse before she began to pursue …
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 …
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 …
Born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany, Nasim felt moved to spend some time in the land of his father’s family. While Nasim and his wife and daughter were here in Tetouan they spent some time at Green Olive Arts … and we are so glad they did! As it turns out, this professional social worker …
With 12+ creatives in the studios, and our first 2 exhibitions April was a busy month! We got an exciting glimpse of GOA’s potential … and learned a lot! It was even better than we had envisioned it a little over a year ago when Green Olive Arts finally opened its doors. Artists from 4 different …
Ashley Widman reflects on her creative time in Tetouan … One of the first things I drew when I arrived here at Green Olive Arts was a red and white striped cloth caught beneath an external fan on the side of a building, one end hanging down. This “flag” of sorts marked the start of …
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 …
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 …
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 …