OPEN CALL:Joya|AiR Residencies for Contemporary Artists and Writers

Joya: AiR is a not for profit arts residency developed by artists for artists of every conceivable discipline. Consider Joya: AiR not only a unique, stimulating and contemplative environment for international artists and writers, but as a meeting point for divergent and creative thinking. This is a multi-disciplinary residency, self determined, critical and profoundly engaging.

Joya: AiR is an off-grid / carbon positive interdisciplinary residency rooted in the crossroads of art, ecology and sustainable living practice. It is located in the heart of the Parque Natural Sierra María – Los Vélez, in the north of the province of Almería, Andalucía. Joya: AiR offers abundant time and space for residents to make, think, explore and learn from their surroundings.

Joya: AiR supports a range of disciplines including, but not limited to, visual art, writing, music, dance, curatorial and film. Founded by Simon and Donna Beckmann in 2009, the Joya: AiR programme is grounded in the foundation that dynamic and sustainable creative activity is the backbone to regenerating the land that has been slowly abandoned over the last fifty years.

Since 2009, Joya: AiR has welcomed over 700 artists and creatives to realise their projects within one of the most unique and beautiful regions of the country. This is one of the sunniest regions of Europe receiving over 3000 hours of sunlight a year.

NOTE: with reference to Covid 19 Joya: AiR is conforming to the current (July 2020) Spanish law making the wearing of face masks in public obligatory and social distancing of 1.5m. Neither of these regulations will be a problem for resident artists at Joya: AiR as our location is remote and our complex is large. The wearing of masks and social distancing need only apply when in proximity to other artists. The law will not impact your studio/study time or your interaction with other residents.

Duration of residency

Residency durations are a minimum of one week and extend up to two months.

Accommodation

Accommodation (private room with attached bathroom) and meals are included, as is collection and return to the nearest public transport system.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Residents have access to studio space and 20 hectares of land. Joya: AiR has five studio spaces and will be apportioned according to discipline and need. There is access to woodworking equipment with limited assistance

Studio / Workspace

Joya: AiR has five studios/workspaces some private and some shared. Please inquire upon application.

Fees and support

The Joya: AiR residency has a  fee of €325 per week + tax (10%). This covers the cost of accommodation, wood for heating and all meals. It also includes collection from our nearest transport hub, Vélez Rubio.

Expectations towards the artist

Selected artists are invited to contribute to the Joya: artists listing and are asked to contribute a small text outlining the nature of their practice whilst in residency. This will be posted to the Joya: website along with a link to the artists website.
Selected artists are requested to make a presentation of their work to other artists in residence during their period at Joya: AiR. This is not obligatory but it does contribute to the overall experience of all artists in residence.
Joya’s working languages are English and Spanish.

Application deadline 2020-11-01

Application information

Applicants are requested to apply with a link to their website, give a statement of intent for the residency, a personal profile outlining their tertiary education.