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 …
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 …
Thank you to all who came out to our first Tetouan Drum Circle at Blanco Riad! It was a beautiful pre-spring evening in the garden cafe of Blanco Riad when the rhythm began. Overall, 12 percussionists played for about as many who came just to enjoy, clap and tap their feet. Enjoy a quick snippet …
Green Olive Arts, in partnership with Blanco Riad and the ALC Tetouan*, is excited to be hosting world percussionist Paula Jeanine Bennett for an evening of drumming with Tetouan’s local rhythm talent. Where: Blanco Riad … Zenka d’ Zaouia, Tetouan When: Tuesday evening, 18:00-21:00 Who’s invited? Drummers, percussionists and guitarists from the Tetouan region The …
Rhythm an unheard conversation and other reflections from Poet and Fiber Artist in Residence Carrie Mixon. Re-posted from her blog with permission… Thanks Carrie! There are many things you don’t imagine yourself doing in a certain span of time like this. Watching Turkish historical dramas is one for me. The sound of Arabic and stringed instruments from …
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 …
The 6th Marrakech Biennale will be the place to be from March 2nd to 28th, 2016 Next year’s edition of the Marrakech Biennale is slated to take place in three emblematic places in Marrakech; the “Badii Palace”, “Bank Al Maghreb” and the Palace “Dar El Bacha.” In 2014 the 5th edition of the Marrakech Biennale, under the patronage …
Give emerging filmmaker Vince Urban a pile of great equipment, a Land Rover and 3 weeks in Morocco to capture the magic of this place … and what do you get? A wonderful video montage* showcasing Morocco’s unique terrain, beautiful people and amazing cities … by Vince Urban and friends. Bravo, Vince! What would YOUR creativity …
Looking for a plein air painting workshop for 2015? Wait until you see the gorgeous line-up of outings we are preparing for the 2015 plein air painting workshop in Tetouan, Morocco. You’ll stay in a beautifully restored Moroccan “riad” in the old city, just minutes from the King’s palace, busy markets, tea cafes, and the …