Arteventura Artist Residency – 2026

Location: Aracena, Andalusia, Spain (100 km from Sevilla)

About the Program:
Arteventura is an independent, off-the-grid artist residency situated on a 25-hectare wooded finca in the Sierra de Aracena. The program offers time, space, and silence for research, development, and production across all contemporary art disciplines.

Residency Periods Available (Min. 4 weeks / Max. 12 weeks):

  • 4 Weeks: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug 2026

  • 6 Weeks: Apr–May, Sep–Oct, Nov–Dec 2026
    (Each period has limited capacity – early application encouraged)

Deadline: August 30, 2025
(rolling until full – waiting list available)

Residency Fee (Valid until July 30, 2025):

  • 4 weeks:

    • Individual apartment: €1,360 + 10% VAT

    • Duo apartment (shared): €1,260 + 10% VAT per artist

  • 6 weeks:

    • Individual: €2,040 + 10% VAT

    • Duo: €1,890 + 10% VAT per artist

  • Group bookings (6–12 artists):

    • 4 weeks: €1,160 + VAT per artist

    • 6 weeks: €1,790 + VAT per artist

Facilities Provided:

  • Private or shared accommodation with self-catering kitchens

  • 300 m² communal indoor/outdoor studio

  • Outdoor kitchen as additional workspace

  • 25 ha of wild land for working outdoors

  • Bikes for local transport

  • Studio assistant support available

  • Wi-Fi (limited)

What’s Not Included:

  • Travel and material costs

  • Food

  • Grant funding (but support letters provided)

Living Conditions:

  • Off-the-grid living with solar energy and well water

  • Minimal Wi-Fi and rustic terrain

  • Strong sustainability ethos – artists are expected to align with this

Accommodation Options:

  • Individual apartments (40 m²) – for 1 artist; dispersed across finca

  • Two-bedroom apartment – for duos or shared use; close to studio

  • Shared Option: Single artists may apply to share the 2-bedroom apartment with another artist ("unknown" duo)

Application Requirements:

  • Portfolio

  • Artistic statement

  • Motivation letter (including sustainability alignment)

  • €20 application fee (except waiting list)

Selection Timeline:

  • Responses sent within 4 weeks of receiving complete application and fee

  • 50% deposit required within 8 days of acceptance to secure spot

  • Remaining 50% due 60 days before arrival

  • €120 refundable deposit required

Additional Details:

  • Guests welcome (€40/night or €95/night in main house guest room)

  • Airport: Sevilla (rental cars or bus to Aracena; pickup available from bus station)

Contact:
Use the [application form on the website] to apply or email for last-minute availability.

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