Production and exhibition residency within the context of MANIFESTA 15, Barcelona
Located inside Ha.aH art space in Barcelona city center, Arthaus residency programs are open to artists looking for an immersive experience in their work or research.
For our Balancing Conflicts, Cure and Care programs we intend to contribute to the visibility of emerging contemporary artists within the framework of the Manifesta 15 Biennale. With this goal in mind, we present two open calls for production and collective exhibitions, collateral to the events of the Biennale. Selected artists will have the opportunity to develop and present their work in the context of one of Europe’s more renewed art events.
Barcelona. Our context
From September 8th to November 24th, 2024 our city will host the 15th Manifesta. This pan-regional contemporary cultural biennale is one of the most important visual arts events in Europe. Under the themes Balancing Conflicts, Cure and Care and Imagining Futures, this edition of Manifesta aims to reshape the relations between art, culture and society by investigating and catalyzing socio-ecological change. Ha.aH will open its doors to be part of a collateral experience, where Biennale attendees engage with spaces and creators working outside of mainstream institutional contexts.
The Arthaus Residency Program for international artists will organize 2 production and exhibition residences for 12 artists (6 artists per program) with projects within the field of contemporary art (any discipline: visual arts, performance, writing, poetry, music, sound art, installations, etc.). Each project will be carried out from practice, essay, production and research ending with a collective exhibition. These programs will last 30 days and will take place in September and November 2024, in the context of Manifesta 15.
Ha.aH a space for artistic creation
We are a dynamic hub nestled in the heart of Barcelona’s Old Town. Nearby Palau de la Musica Catalana art nouveau building. Spanning 350m2, our venue offers a blend of workspace and exhibition area. We are a place to create, collaborate, or showcase artwork, and provide the ideal environment to inspire creativity and foster innovation. We organize monthly events and regularly coordinate collective art projects with a wide network of local artists and art spaces.
The space:
– Exhibition space (180 m2) with video projection capability.
– Joint work space (50m2) with tables, chairs, sinks.
– Meeting room (20m2) with a private area.
– Kitchen area, bathrooms, framing and art storage.
All work and exhibition spaces are within the Ha.aH main space in Ciutat Vella.
OPEN CALL:
Our main goal is to advance the selected artists’ professional development by offering a space for their creative practice and experimentation, with the guidance and support of the Residency’s staff and associates. Artists in residence will produce their work during 8 days, 2 days for exhibition assembly and 20 days open to the public at the Ha.aH space during Manifesta 15.
Calendar:
Open call for applications: May 15th – June 15th, 2024
Notice to selected artists: June 25th, 2024
Balancing Conflicts program: September 2st to 30th, 2024
- Production of artworks: September 2nd-9th, 2024
- Assembling: September 10th-11th, 2024
- Exhibition: September 12th-30th, 2024
Cure and Care program: November 4th to December 2nd, 2024
- Production of artworks: November 4th-11th, 2024
- Assembling: November 12th-13th, 2024
- Exhibition: November 14th-December 2nd, 202
Application Process:
Proposals for new projects and works in progress will be considered equally. Artists working within the topics of Balancing Conflicts (September program) or Cure and Care (November program) may apply.
Through ‘Balancing Conflicts’ we invite artists to explore ecological conflicts via art and culture, underscoring the need for a sustainable approach to societal development in relation to the dynamic, constantly evolving landscape.
The theme ‘Caring for Ourselves and Each Other’ will address the relationship between mind and body, highlighting the complexities of the human condition through visual representation or narrative, fostering empathy and understanding among different audiences and our entwined relation with the natural world.
Participants are encouraged to collaborate with local art professionals, propose talks and workshops, and learn about the sociocultural scenario in Barcelona. Our residents have the opportunity to work and participate in a range of activities such as talks, meetings and studio visits.
Eligibility:
Twelve (12) artists will be selected to participate in two residencies (6 artists per residency). Individual artists or groups (4 people maximum) may apply. Applicants must be over 18 years old and able to present a body of work representative of at least two years of work in any contemporary art discipline.
Each resident will be offered:
_Work and meeting space.
_Space for exhibition of their projects.
_Technical and curatorial assistance for the development of their projects for the collective exhibition within the context of the 15th Manifesta Biennale.
_Snacks, water, coffee, etc.
_Personalized assistance during your stay in Barcelona.
_Guided visits to Manifesta 15, local art galleries and artist studios.
_Invitations to artist talks and workshops.
_Access to a Spanish-English translation.
_Transportation to and from the Airport on the first and final days of the residency.
The cost of the program
1500 EUR per participant. Each artist must pay airfare to and from Barcelona; in addition, lodging, meal costs and incidental expenses incurred in the course of the residency will be the responsibility of the artist. We can make letters of invitation in case you wish to apply for outside funding to cover residency costs.
Proposed Activities During Your Residency:
– Development and production of the project proposed by each resident.
– Meetings open to the community, which may include portfolio reviews / exchanges, presentation of previous works, and topical lectures / presentations.
– Group visits to Manifesta 15, art spaces and workshops of local artists.
– Participation in seminars, open talks and any other activities proposed by the residency.
-Final collective exhibition of the project developed in the course of the Residency.
More info/ Contact
arthauslab@gmail.com
Program Coordinators: Elena Molina, Patricia Kasaeva
