Artist Residence Alpujarra in Polopos
A better suited location than the Alpujarra is hardly imaginable for an artist residence. Peace and quiet, spectacular views over the Mediterranean Sea, the stunning landscape of the mountains directly next to it, almonds in blossom, herds of goats and sheep grazing the slopes and white villages where time seems to have come to a standstill.
“By creating a welcoming environment for artists to work and live in Polopos we aim to grow as a creative community. ”
Each AiR project should either have an impact on the community by providing workshops, tutorials or demonstrations for the citizens of Polopos or creating and donating an artwork in the public domain that improves on the appeal of the village. Eligible artists have a clear and fitting proposal for what they want to achieve during the AiR program.
The AAP wants to provide local, national and international artists with inspiring and optimal circumstances for research, experiment and production. In this regard, the AAP acts as a network organization that works both locally and internationally to promote connections to support the artistic development of creators. By offering work periods and realizing projects in collaboration with other institutions, the AAP connects the artistic motives and ideas of the artists to developments in the artistic and social domain.
Objectives
Offering optimal and inspiring conditions for artists.
Creating permanent artworks to enhance the appeal of Polopos as a place of interest for tourists and people from the region.
Stimulating meetings and exchanges between artists from the region and visiting artists with diverse perspectives and methods.
Providing a learning environment in the form of masterclasses, knowledge exchange, educational workshops, debates and lectures in collaboration with local artists and fellow institutions.
Showing and selling the work of artists in temporary exhibitions and the art gallery at Casa 3.
Are you an artist?
If you are an artist and you would like to know the possibilities to live and work with us as an artist in residence, please send us an email and we will get back to you!
