Joya: arte + ecología
Joya is an artists' residency based at Cortijada Los Gázquez, a 'creative retreat/eco-guest house' in the 'Parque Natural Sierra María-Los Vélez' in Eastern Andalucía. Cortijada Los Gázquez, is an 'off-grid' location built around entirely ecological principles. We are thus particularly interested in hearing from artists whose work engages with issues of ecological sustainability. However applications are sought from artists working in a wide range of media who could respond to the unique environment of Los Gázquez.
The Cortijada Los Gázquez is now inviting artists to submit applications for the residency commencing in the autumn of 2011 through to autumn 2012.
Artists will have sole use of a thirty square meter studio and 20 hectares of land for a one to two week period. Accommodation and meals are included as is collection and return to the nearest public transport system. Resident artists will be featured on the Joya web page, which will include biographical information and images. The work undertaken during the residency will also be documented and entered into our archive.
In return resident artists will be required to open their studio to Cortijada Los Gázquez's 'creative guests' and talk with them about the issues that concern their work and their experiences as professional artists.
On completion of the residency artists will be asked to donate a small piece of the work they have created during the residency to the Joya project.
Applicants should send an email/letter of application, saying briefly why they would like to come and what work they might make. The letter should include up to 3 links, where images etc of the artist's work can be found as well as the name and contact of someone who can act as a referee.
The residency at Cortijada Los Gázquez also applies to writers and operates by the same terms.
The Joya artists' residency offers three ways in which applicants can realise a position at Cortijada Los Gázquez.
Joya Applicant
Applicants should send an email/letter of application, saying briefly why they would like to come and what work they might make. The letter should include up to 3 links, where images etc of the artist's work can be found as well as the name and contact of someone who can act as a referee.
Applicants are reviewed by a rolling committee of local, national and international artists and writers.
Joya Associate Applicant
The Associate Applicant should apply on the same principles as a Joya Applicant but they pay a contributing fee. The fee goes directly back into supporting Joya applications. Associate Applicants have additional benefits of day long cultural tours of the region, guided walking or mountain biking, restaurants (outside of the Los Gázquez catering), introductions to ecology systems and much more. The weekly fee for Associate Applicants is 925 euros.
Joya Associate Applicants, as contributers to the Joya residency, are free from the scrutiny of the Joya Committee.
Joya Volunteer Applicant
The Volunteer Applicant should apply on the same principles as the Joya Applicant but can trade 6 hours a day voluntary work at Cortijada Los Gázquez. Accommodation is more basic but more than comfortable. Board is the same as everyones. Outside of the hours you have volunteered the external space and dedicated internal space at the retreat is at your disposal.
Joya Volunteer Applicants, as volunteers, are free of the scrutiny of the Joya committee.
General Notes
Joya residencies are normally 7 days to 2 weeks but can be extended depending on the circumstances. For artist applicants who would like to bring a partner please note that it is revenue from the Eco-Guest House, Cortijada Los Gázquez, which funds the Joya residency. Therefore we ask the artist's partners to pay the single person occupancy fee. Details can be found here.
SUPPORT
The JOYA residency currently depends on the financial support of Cortijada Los Gázquez Creative Retreat and Eco-Guest House. The JOYA residency would like to offer generous patrons a wide range of opportunities to make gifts to artists and writers, either from their own community or directly to support the JOYA residency.
For more information please contact info@losgazquez.com