CreArt open call

Zaproszenie do składania ofert uczestnictwa w podwójnej wystawie “¿Borders?”, o które ubiegać się mogą artyści z Valladolid oraz pozostałych miast partnerskich CreArt.

17 listopada 2017 r.

Wystawa “¿BORDERS?” będzie prezentowana w Sala 0 Herreriano Patio Museo Valladolid (Hiszpania), 9 marca 2018 r.

1 CEL OTWARTEGO ZAPROSZENIA DO SKŁADANIA OFERT

Europejski projekt CreArt (Sieci Miast Dla Twórczości Artystycznej) za pośrednictwem Municipal Foundation of Cultura of the Valladolid City Council (Miejskiej Fundacji Kultury Rady Miasta Valladolid) ogłasza otwarte zaproszenie do uczestnictwa w Podwójnej Wystawie “¿BORDERS?” (Granice), mającej się odbyć w Sala 0  Museo Herreriano Patio (Valladolid, Hiszpania) 9 marca 2018 r., wystosowane zarówno do artystów lokalnych, jak i pochodzących z innych miast partnerskich biorących udział w projekcie CreArt (artyści ci powinni być urodzeni lub mieszkać na stałe w: Valladolid - Hiszpania; Genui i Lecce - Włochy; Liverpoolu – Wielka Brytania; Clermont - Ferrand i Rouen – Francja; Zagrzeb – Chorwacja (członkowie HDLU); Kowno – Litwa; Lublin i Katowice – Polska, Aveiro – Portugalia; Skopje – Macedonia).

2 WARUNKI UCZESTNICTWA

Organizatorzy pokrywają:

– koszty produkcji prac wybranych artystów.

– koszty montażu, transportu i ubezpieczenia prac.

– koszty upowszechniania i promocji wystawy, w tym katalogu.

– koszty podróży, zakwaterowania oraz wyżywienia artystów wybranych w ramach sieci CreArt, związanych z montażem i inauguracją wystawy.

Dwaj wybrani artyści otrzymają 500 € netto w charakterze wynagrodzenia za uczestnictwo.

3. JAK WYSŁAĆ ZGŁOSZENIE

Wymagana jest następująca dokumentacja w formie jednego załącznika PDF:

skan dowodu osobistego lub paszportu;
krótkie CV (1 arkusz A4)
krótkie przedstawienie proponowanego projektu (1 arkusz A4)
dokumentacja graficzna związana z projektem oraz pracami proponowanymi na wystawę.

Tylko kompletne zgłoszenia będą rozpatrywane. Zgłoszenia należy przedkładać do 30 grudnia 2017 r.

4. PROCEDURA SELEKCJI

Kurator zapozna się z każdą z przedłożonych propozycji, sprawdzając ją pod względem jakości, wykonalności oraz dostosowania do ogólnej koncepcji wystawy.   

Do dnia 15 stycznia 2018 r. CreArt Valladolid powiadomi mailowo artystów, którzy zostali wybrani, a lista ich nazwisk zostanie opublikowana na stronie internetowej projektu.

Udział w procedurze otwartej selekcji oznacza zgodę na powyższe podstawowe założenia, zaś wybrani artyści powinni w przyszłości zaznaczać w swoich CV oraz kontaktach z mediami (prasa, media cyfrowe), że zostali wybrani do udziału w Podwójnej Wystawie “¿Borders’” w Valladolid.

CreArt Sieć Miast dla Twórczości Artystycznej, projekt współfinansowany ze środków Unii Europejskiej.

¿BORDERS? (Granice)

Jeśli spojrzymy na kilka ostatnich rozdziałów w podręcznikach historii, Europa wydaje się książkowym przykładem dążenia do zjednoczenia i likwidacji granic. Wystarczy wspomnieć o wydarzeniach takich, jak takich jak upadek muru berlińskiego w 1989 r., rozpad ZSRR w roku 1991, lub wejście w życie Traktatu z Maastricht i utworzenie Unii Europejskiej w 1993 roku. Pod koniec XX wieku kontynent ten pragnął, a przynajmniej tak się wydawało, ulec globalizacji. Kilka lat temu, niemiecki polityk i mąż stanu Helmut Kohl powiedział pamiętne słowa: Europa nie może być fortecą, która będzie nas chronić przed innymi, musi być otwarta".

Słowa te niosły zalążek bliższego i bardziej dostępnego świata. Wyraźnie widać, że postęp globalizacji, cyfrowej transformacji oraz pojawienie się nowych technologii przyczyniły się do likwidacji (a przynajmniej zatarcia) wielu granic geograficznych i mentalnych: mamy więcej okazji poznawania kultur odmiennych od naszej własnej, wiele możliwości rozmowy z przyjaciółmi i członkami rodziny przebywającymi w geograficznie odległych miejscach, a także lepszy dostęp do informacji i wiedzy zdobywanej tysiące mil od nas. Pojawiło się także więcej możliwości zdalnej sprzedaży i zakupu produktów w odległych krajach,  widoków na pracę w innych krajach, oraz opcji szybkiego przemieszczania się z jednego miejsca do drugiego. Z perspektywy osób najbardziej optymistycznie nastawionych,  Ziemia stała się globalną wioską, gdzie wszystko znajduje się w zasięgu jednego kliknięcia myszką, lub kilkugodzinnej podróży lotniczej.

Nie dajmy się jednak zwieść. Nie wszystko jest idealne. Czasy, w jakich przyszło nam żyć, z pozoru tak otwarte, mają swoje drugie oblicze: pomimo wszelkich korzyści jakie niesie ze sobą globalizacja i cyfryzacja, wydaje się, iż coraz więcej różnego rodzaju przeszkód, ograniczeń i podziałów uniemożliwia nam porozumienie. Wystarczy otworzyć gazetę, by uświadomić sobie, że "świat cofnął się w czasie", jak to określił Alexis Rodríguez Rata, pisząc: w ostatnich latach w mediach ukazywały się rozliczne wiadomości związane z ruchami nacjonalistycznymi, ksenofobicznymi przywódcami, nowymi murami budowanymi pomiędzy krajami i kontynentami, odrzuceniem imigrantów i uchodźców, oraz wzrostem wydatków na ochronę granic. Powiększa się przepaść pomiędzy ludźmi bogatymi a biednymi (narzucając granice gospodarcze i społeczne); rosną też różnice natury ideologicznej i religijnej (tworząc granice psychologiczne). Również wjazd na teren pewnych krajów staje się trudniejszy (rosną bariery granic geograficznych).

Jak stwierdził jakiś czas temu Ferran Montesa (naczelny 'Le Monde Diplomatique"w języku hiszpańskim): „nadal mówimy o tej globalnej wiosce, ale prawda jest taka, że granic jest więcej niż kiedykolwiek. W XXI wieku buduje się więcej murów oporowych niż kiedykolwiek wcześniej”. Wszystko to pokazuje, że żyjemy wśród ciągłej walki przeciwieństw: globalizacja kontra lokalizm; internacjonalizacja kontra nacjonalizm; integracja kontra odrzucenie; jedność przeciw fragmentacji, otwarcie przeciw zamknięciu.

Poprzez niniejsze otwarte zaproszenie, pragniemy usłyszeć wypowiedzi różnych artystów w odniesieniu do pojęcia granic, szczególnie w dzisiejszej Europie: Czym w ich odczuciu są granice na tym kontynencie? Jak powinniśmy z nimi postępować? Jakie granice są najbardziej niebezpieczne? W jaki sposób wpływają one na ludzką jednostkę i jej interakcję ze światem. Jak radzą sobie z nimi obywatele pierwszej i drugiej kategorii? Jak możemy żyć na kontynencie, który jest coraz bardziej otwarty, a jednocześnie bardziej zamknięty niż kiedykolwiek?

MUSEO DE ARTE CONTEMPORÁNEO ESPAÑOL, PATIO HERRERIANO

Muzeum hiszpańskiej sztuki współczesnej, Patio Herreriano otwarto w 2012 roku w odrestaurowanym klasztorze San Benito. Mieści ono prywatną kolekcję obejmującą około 1000 prac hiszpańskich artystów od 1918 r. aż do chwili obecnej. W ciągu roku, program wystaw artystów z kolekcji uzupełniany jest wystawami tymczasowymi lub indywidualnymi współczesnych artystów plastyków.

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Artist in Residence in Kaunas/Lithuania 2018

Kaunas, Lithuania invites 4 artists from the CreArt Network to work for one month in Kaunas AiR in the period of  March 1 - March 30, 2018.

CREART ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE KAUNAS  2018

Kaunas Artist-in-Residence program is aninitiative of CreArt, launched in 2014. CreArt Kaunas partners, PE “Artkomas”, have a large experience of organizing visual arts projects, and short-term residencies in their city as well as other cities and towns of Lithuania. With their own focus on painting, “Artkomas” co-operates, however, with experts of other visual arts’ fields (like Kaunas Photo Festival, Kaunas Vytautas Magnus University New Media Studies Department, etc.). Therefore we are able to offer necessary conditions for creation to painters, photographers, and new media artists, who would like to participate in this part of CreArt project.

ABOUT KAUNAS

Kaunas is the second largest city of Lithuania, with active cultural life. Situated in the valley of the confluence of the two longest rivers of Lithuania, the Nemunas and the Neris, the town itself became an example of a confluence of people and cultures, an attractive blend of architecture and nature. Although Kaunas is called the city of students and rich in cultural, sport, students’ events, it is an important industrial and cultural city with a population of over 320.000.

ARTISTS ACCEPTED

4 visual artists (we can offer acceptable conditions for a painter, a photographer or a new media

artist, possibility to work with new 3D equipment)

CONDITIONS AND STIPEND

The organization will reimburse to artists travel expenses to Kaunas (up to 500 €). Studio and accommodation is free. The artists will receive a grant of 350 € + 250 € for materials.

ACCOMMODATION

“Domus Pacis“is situated in the centre of Kaunas, close to the historic Old Town and right by the tranquil park of Santaka which invites for lovely walks. All the town’s favourite places and sights are within walking distance and public transport takes you to any part of the town.

STUDIO

The painters will work at the painting studios of “Domus Pacis”.

The photo and video artists will we able to use the IT, 3D and photo lab of Art Center.

KAUNAS AiR PROGRAMME

* Kaunas will provide an assistant to help with settling in the city (info about cultural institutions, events, useful places);

* Kaunas will organize introduction to the local artists’ community (in the form of meetings, etc., where the artist has to make a presentation of his/her work and art);

* The artists will have to have open days for visitors;

* Kaunas will make a final public presentation of the artworks created during the residency (a group exhibition of the 4 artists). The exhibition will be displayed in Kaunas, in co-operation with a local continuous art project. Kaunas will organize the exhibition opening ceremony, media, publicity, will publish exhibition catalog;

* 1 artwork must remain for Kaunas city.

WHO CAN APPLY

Local artists – born or resident – in any of the cities taking part in  “CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation”. Preference is given to works with a wide variety and diversity. There is no age limitation, yet it is necessary to have a degree in a field of art (university level). If the applicant does not have a university degree, proof of equivalent ability must be provided through his or her artistic career. In a period of one month you will work towards a final public presentation.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

The Online Application form is available here: https://creart2-eu.org/open-calls/artist-in-residence-in-kaunas-lithuania-2018

The following attached documentation is required:

• ID or passport (scanned copy);

• A short version of your resume/CV;

• Documentation material recent and related to the project (not more then 5 pictures);

• A short written project proposal (not more then one A4).

Only applications with complete information will be accepted. It must be submitted before December 28, 2017.

Kaunas AiR is going to consider your application and will inform you after January 10, 2018.

The Participation in this call implies the acceptance of these bases, and the artists selected should include then in their CV and in all future communications (press, digital media), that they have been selected to participate in the CreArt Artist in Residence program in Kaunas, coordinated by Artkomas. CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation, project co-funded by the European Union.

 

CreArt Artist in Residence in Liverpool 2018

Liverpool City Council and the Bluecoat Arts Centre, Liverpool (‘The Organisers’) invites two artists from the CreArt Network  to work at the Bluecoat Arts Centre in Liverpool for one calendar month between 15th February  and 15th March  2018.

 

ARTISTS ACCEPTED AND WHO CAN APPLY

There are two spaces available in this round.  Artists should be born or resident – in any of the cities taking part in “CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation” .These are: Valladolid – Spain; Genoa and Lecce – Italy; Clermont - Ferrand and Rouen France; Zagreb – Croatia; Kaunas –Lithuania; Lublin and Katowice –Poland; Aveiro – Poland; Skopje – Macedonia. Preference is given to works with a wide variety and diversity from all fields of visual arts. There is no age limitation, however it is preferable to have a degree in a field of art (university level). If the applicant does not have a university degree, proof of equivalent ability must be provided through his or her artistic career.

CONDITIONS AND GRANT

The organization will cover travel expenses to Liverpool (up to € 750) for artists from other CreArt cities. They will receive € 1,000, for subsistence costs, production of works and other expenses, in two payments: the first part on arrival in Liverpool and the second payment once the project has been delivered. Artists must have a European health card or equivalent.

STUDIO / BLUECOAT

Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat showcases talent across visual art, music, dance, live art and literature. As the most historic building in Liverpool’s city centre, Bluecoat has four galleries. It houses a creative community of artists and businesses and runs a participation programme with local communities. More info: http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk

ACCOMMODATION

Artists from other CreArt cities will stay in a residence selected by the Organization and will cover accommodation and breakfast

LIVERPOOL AiR PROGRAMME

*LCC and Bluecoat will introduce the CreArt artist to the local artists’ community (in informal meetings, etc., where the artist will have the opportunity to present his/her work and art)

* The artist will have open days for visitors

LCC and Bluecoat will make a final public presentation of the artworks created during the residency and a publication about the AiR will be edited.

* Artists commit to attend daily and work in the residence.

* At the end of the residency, the artists should prepare a final report. After the delivery of this report, the second payment will be made. The artist will have one month to forward the report. This will include: title, project description, objectives and graphic dossier (minimum of 10 pages).

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

The Online application is available here: https://creart2-eu.org/open-calls/creart-artist-in-residence-in-liverpool-2018

The following attached documentation is required in one document PDF:
ID or passport (scanned copy);
A short version of your resume/CV (one side of A4)
Documentation material recent and related to the project (maximum 5 pages and 5 pictures. You can include links);
A short written project proposal (one side of A4).
Confirmation of Dates available

Only applications with complete information will be accepted. It must be submitted before 28 December 2017. We will inform all participants after 8 January 2018, and the shortlist will be published in the CreArt website.  The organiser’s decision is final and there is no appeal process.

The Participation in this call implies the acceptance of these conditions, and the artist selected should include then in their CV and in all future communications (press, digital media), that they have been selected to participate in the CreArt Artist in Residence program at Bluecoat Arts Centre Liverpool as part of the CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation, project co-funded by the European Union.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Culture Liverpool – Liverpool City Council   www.cultureliverpool.co.uk

Culture Liverpool was established after the resounding success of 2008, in which the City of Liverpool delivered the most successful European Capital of Culture year to date.

Since then our aim has been to continually build upon this success through championing culture across the Liverpool City Region through all of our services and sub-brands, all of which are listed here.

As Liverpool City Council’s cultural service, we have continued to build on our world class reputation, using culture as the driving force for the regeneration of the whole city.

The City’s determination to build its brand on an international stage is constantly gathering pace and we invite you to join us on this journey and fulfil the huge potential of Liverpool – “The World in One City”.

Bluecoat Arts Centre   www.thebluecoat.org.uk/

Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat showcases talent across visual art, music, dance, live art and literature.

As the most historic building in Liverpool’s city centre, Bluecoat has four galleries. It houses a creative community of artists and businesses and runs a participation programme with local communities.

In March 2008, the revered arts centre re-opened after a £14 million re-development by Rotterdam architects Biq Architecten with a stronger mission than ever to engage, innovate and excel.

Bluecoat believes everyone can craft and be creative and it is our aim to provide a space where creativity can flourish and be shared.

Bluecoat provides a creative hub for people to meet, talk, work, perform, question, create, craft, display and enjoy themselves.  And a relaxing garden situated at the rear provides the ideal location to enjoy a beer, wine or soft drink in the summer. Bluecoat also has Explore, a set of free family craft activities taking place over the weekend.

Dating from the early 18th century, the building’s architectural importance is illuminated by its UNESCO world heritage and Grade One listed status.

Bluecoat has a rich artistic history. Augustus John was associated with Bluecoat and early exhibitions included the first Post Impressionists show, which came to Liverpool in 1911 following an earlier showing in London organised by critic Roger Fry. It featured works by Picasso, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Matisse and Gauguin, exhibiting alongside British artists for the first time.

The building has an equally distinguished history in the performing arts, from visits by Stravinsky, Bartok and Britten, to leading jazz and rock players such as Sun Ra, Captain Beefheart and John Surman, to contemporary composers like Michael Nyman and Gavin Bryars, and dancer Michael Clark, or live literature from Doris Lessing, the Last Poets and Benjamin Zephania.

Yoko Ono had her first paid performance at Bluecoat in 1967, around the time that she met John Lennon. We were delighted when Yoko returned to the new performance space in 2008 for a special performance to celebrate the reopening of the building.

Bluecoat is now home to over 30 creative industries including artists, graphic designers, small arts organisations, craftspeople and retailers. Many of these are situated in the areas of the building which are not open to the public. Our longest standing occupier is Bluecoat Display Centre which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009 and sells the best in UK crafts.

The recent redevelopment, completed in 2008, saw the south east wing rebuilt however into a purpose built arts wing complete with four galleries hosting contemporary art created by international, national and local artists with the exhibitions changing approximately every two to three months.

Despite hosting such luminaries such as the fore mentioned Van Gogh and Picasso the building’screative heritage is not just about major figures. Many artists have presented their work here at an early stage in their career, including several, for instance, who went on to win the Turner Prize, whilst literally hundreds of artists and creative organisations have been supported in different ways at Bluecoat. Many more individuals have acknowledged a connection to the building, including George Melly, brought as a child to Sandon fancy dress parties, and Simon Rattle who came here for violin lessons.

With the new arts wing, reorganisation of interior spaces and access improvements, this represents the most significant change in Bluecoat’s long history. Alongside the physical changes to the building, Bluecoat now offers a different experience for people who use and visit the building to engage with art. Creativity, from production to consumption, will be at the heart of everything you experience at Bluecoat. Support from Arts Council England, the Heritage Lottery Fund, North West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development Fund, and from trusts, foundations and donors, has enabled Bluecoat to transform itself into a building ready to face and survive the next 300 years.

Bluecoat is an arts venue that has built a substantial reputation for the work it has done and the way it has always changed to be the role model for its time.

 

CreArt OPEN CALL

Artist in Residence in Linz/Austria February 2018

                                                                                                                             

APPLICATION 2017 CreArt

Thank you for letting us know that you are interested in Atelierhaus Salzamt Linz project as associated partner part of the CreArt project. CreArt invites 2 artists from the CreArt Network to work one month in February (1-28)  in the center Atelierhaus Salzamt

CONDITIONS AND STIPEND

Organization will reimburse to artists travel expenses to Linz (up to 600 €). Studio and

accommodation is free. Furthermore, 1000 € per month will be paid to the artists.

ACCOMMODATION

The Atelierhaus Salzamt is an artist residency space run by the City of Linz, centrally located on theDanube. It is a beautiful old building renovated in 2009 with bright studios and a small restaurant serving local food. The site provides five studios for international artist in residence, four studios for local artists from Linz or Upper Austria, accommodation for international artists, and exhibition spaces. You can easily get some information about us on Res Artis, Wikipedia, facebook and blog.salzamt-linz.at.

WHO CAN APPLY

Local artists –born or resident or close relations- in any of the cities taking part in “CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation”: Valladolid - ES, Genoa and Lecce - IT; Liverpool - UK; Clermont - Ferrand and Rouen FR; Zagreb - HR; Kaunas -LT; Lublin and Katowice -PL; Aveiro - PT; Skopje - MK)
Preference is given to works with a wide variety and diversity. Only Visual artists years can apply, it is necessary to have a degree in a field of art (university level). If the applicant does not have a university degree, proof of equivalent ability must be provided through his or her artistic career.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

The Online Application form is available here: https://creart2-eu.org/open-calls/artist-in-residence-in-linz-austria-february-2018

The following PDF is required, please just send one file in

• id or passport (scanned copy)

• A short version of your resume/CV

• Documentation material recent and related to the project (not more then 5 pictures).

• A short written project proposal (not more then one A4).

Only applications with complete information will be accepted.

It must be submitted before 29/12/2017

Once the application form is submitted, an automatic confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Atelierhaus Salzamt Linz is going to consider your application and will inform you after 08/01/2018.

The Participation in this call implies the acceptance of these bases, and the artists selected should include then in their CV and in all future communications (press, digital media), that they have been selected to participate in the CreArt Artist in Residence program in Atelierhaus Salzamt in Linz . CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation, project co-funded by the European Union.

 

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE IN VALLADOLID/ SPAIN 2017

Valladolid (Spain) invites 3 artists from the CreArt Network and 2 artists from Valladolid to work for one month in Valladolid AiR in Lava (Laboratorio de las Artes de Valladolid) between 13 November and 14December 2017.

ARTISTS ACCEPTED AND WHO CAN APPLY

We offer Artist in Residence for 5 visual artists from different artistic disciplines: 3 from the CreArt Network and 2 local artists from Valladolid. Artists should be born or resident – in any of the cities taking part in “CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation” (Valladolid - ES, Genoa and Lecce - IT; Liverpool - UK; Clermont - Ferrand and Rouen FR; Zagreb - HR; Kaunas -LT; Lublin and Katowice -PL; Aveiro - PT; Skopje - MK)

Preference is given to works with a wide variety and diversity from all fields of visual arts . There is no age limitation, yet it is necessary to have a degree in a field of art (university level). If the applicant does not have a university degree, proof of equivalent ability must be provided through his or her artistic career.

CONDITIONS AND GRANT

The organization will cover travel expenses to Valladolid (up to € 500) for artists from other CreArt cities, and will receive € 1,000, for subsistence costs, production of works and other expenses, in two payments:

the first part when they arrive to Valladolid and the second payment once the memory has been delivered.

Artists in Valladolid will receive € 500 (also in two installments) for production costs.

Artists must have a European health card or equivalent.

ACCOMMODATION

Artists from other CreArt cities will stay in a residence selected by the organization and will cover

accommodation and breakfast

STUDIO

The participant artists in the AiR Programme can work permanently in Sala 221, and from Monday to

Thursday in Sala Blanca (this space should remain empty during the weekend) :

SALA 221

- 153 square meters.

- Ceiling height: 3.50 meters

- It has a control cabin, dressing rooms, and sound equipment.

SALA BLANCA

- 680 square meters.

– Ceiling height: 7,5 meters

VALLADOLID AiR PROGRAMME

* Valladolid will provide a tutor to help the artists to install in the city (info about cultural institutions, events, useful places...) and the development and presentation of the project

* Valladolid will introduce the CreArt artists to the local artists’ community (in informal meetings, etc., where the artist will have the opportunity to present his/her work and art)

* The artists will have open days for visitors

* Valladolid will make a final public presentation of the artworks created during the residency and a publication about the AiR will be edited.

* Artists commit to attend daily and work in the residence.

* At the end of the residency, the artists should prepare a final report. After the delivery of this report, the econd payment will be made. The artist will have one month to forward the report. This will include: title, project description, objectives and graphic dossier (minimum of 10 pages).

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

The Online Application form is available here: https://creart2-eu.org/open-calls/artist-in-residence-invalladolid-spain-2017

The following attached documentation is required in one document PDF:

• ID or passport (scanned copy);

• A short version of your resume/CV (one A4)

• Documentation material recent and related to the project (maximum 5 pages and 5 pictures. You can include links);

• A short written project proposal (one A4).

Only applications with complete information will be accepted. It must be submitted before 22 October, 2017.

Valladolid will inform all participants after 25 October, 2017, and the shortlist will be publish in the CreArt website.

The Participation in this call implies the acceptance of these bases, and the artists selected should include then in their CV and in all future communications (press, digital media), that they have been selected to participate in the CreArt Artist in Residence program in Laboratorio de las Artes - LAVA de Valladolid .

CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation, project co-funded by the European Union.

VALLADOLID AND CreArt ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE IN LAVA

Valladolid, located in north-central Spain, it is the capital of the autonomous community of Castille and Leon. Valladolid is a welcoming city, socially cohesive and well integrated. Valladolid has a population around 309,000 inhabitants. Valladolid is an economic motor in the region, having an important automobile industry. At the same time, Valladolid is a city full of history and still preserves its old quarter, a heritage of aristocratic houses and religious buildings like the Cathedral commissioned by King Philip II in the 16th Century, the House Museum of Cervantes or the one of Christopher Columbus.

At present, the city’s most vibrant cultural sectors are visual and performing arts, cultural heritage and the audiovisual sector. Thanks to the work of the Fundación Municipal de Cultura – FMC (created by them Municipality in 1982), and the Department for Museums and Exhibitions for the last 20 years, Valladolid has become a reference as regards its cultural scene with a Network of public galleries, hosting high level exhibitions, a Museum of Spanish Contemporary Art and a lab of Arts and Center for Artistic Creation (LAVA).

The City of Valladolid through the Fundación Municipal de Cultura (FMC) and CreArt project sets up a new artist in Residence Programme that will take place in LAVA. This space for artistic creation, training and promotion of visual, performing and audiovisual arts, is located in the former slaughterhouse of the city, and was completely renovated in 2009, with a theatre, exhibition gallery, concerts halls, and polyvalent rooms for training and rehearsal.

http://info.valladolid.es/lava