Open Call 2027

The 2027 Open Call is now open.
Arteventura welcomes applications from professional artists working across all contemporary disciplines. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. As only 35 residency places are available each year, we recommend applying early.

Last-minute availability: 3 November – 14 December 2026
1 residency available for a solo artist in the two-bedroom apartment.

Waiting list
If your preferred residency period is fully booked, you may join the waiting list by selecting “Waiting List” on the application form and indicating your preferred dates. In this case, the €20 application fee is waived.

Location

Arteventura is located in the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park in Andalusia, approximately 100 km north of Seville. The nearest town, Aracena, lies about 4 km from the residency and offers local shops, a supermarket, restaurants, and lively cafés and bars. It is about a 50-minute walk from the finca. Bicycles are available, although the terrain is hilly and the final stretch to the finca follows an unpaved rural road.

Finca

Arteventura is set on a 25-hectare wooded estate with rolling hills, a natural spring, holm oaks, and cork oaks. The entire finca is available to resident artists and offers countless opportunities to work outdoors. Temporary workspaces can easily be created throughout the estate using the tables and trestles provided, while the outdoor kitchen also serves as an additional workspace. Parts of the estate remain deliberately wild and untouched, offering a unique landscape where artists live and work alongside nature.

Sustainability

Studio

Near the entrance to the finca, an old ruin has been transformed into a 300 m² communal studio with both indoor and outdoor workspaces. The indoor area can be divided into individual studios using movable panels, while the outdoor workspace includes a large workbench with a range of tools and accessories.

Materials

Artists are expected to bring their own materials, although a selection of basic supplies is available in the studio. Additional art materials can be purchased in Seville, while basic drawing supplies and practical items are available locally in Aracena.

If your project requires specific materials or technical support, please let us know before your arrival. Through our network of local craftspeople specialising in metal, wood, cork, and other materials, we can often help facilitate your project. Our studio assistant is available whenever practical assistance is needed.

Accommodation

To preserve the quiet and focused atmosphere of the residency, Arteventura hosts a maximum of four resident artists during the winter and six during the summer, excluding group residencies.

Individual apartments (40 m²)
Two individual apartments are spread across the finca, approximately 30 metres apart and within a short, steep walk of the studio. Each apartment includes a private kitchen, bathroom, terrace with views, and two foldaway single beds. The spaces are designed to function as both living and working environments. Artists who prefer to work in their apartment can request additional tables.
These apartments are intended for one artist only and cannot be shared. Indicate on Form: Individual Accommodation.

Two bedroom apartment:
Located above the studio, this spacious apartment offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large kitchen, and a private terrace. It is ideal for two artists applying together, whether or not they are collaborating on the same project. Each artist must submit a separate application.
Artists wishing to bring a partner are also welcome to apply for this accommodation.
A single artist may choose the apartment as well, using the second bedroom as a private workspace. In this case, the individual artist pays the duo rate. Indicate on Form: Shared Accommodation.

Shared Option:
Artists may also apply for a shared place in the two-bedroom apartment. Each resident has a private bedroom and bathroom, while the kitchen and terrace are shared. This option combines privacy with opportunities for informal exchange and conversation.
Indicate on Form: Shared Accommodation.

Summer Guest Rooms
During June, July, and August, two guest rooms are available in the main house. Each room has its own entrance, bathroom, and terrace. The communal studio is a five-minute walk downhill, while the outdoor kitchen—fully equipped with cooking facilities and a refrigerator—is just two minutes away. These rooms are ideal for artists who enjoy living and working outdoors, with nature becoming part of everyday life. Photographs of all accommodation can be found under Live & Workspaces.
Indicate on Form: Shared Accommodation.

Outdoor kitchen and/or additional working area:
A fully equipped outdoor kitchen, built within the ruins of an old building, is available to all resident artists throughout the year. Besides preparing meals, it also serves as an informal meeting place and an additional outdoor workspace.

Wifi
Wi-Fi is available throughout the residency, although the connection may occasionally be slow or unstable due to the remote location. Reliable internet is available in cafés and other public places in Aracena.

Selection process

Applications are open to professional artists from all contemporary disciplines. You may apply as an individual, as a duo, or as a group (up to 10 participants). Artists applying as a duo must each submit a separate application and mention the name of their partner.

To apply, please submit:

• a portfolio presenting your recent work;
• a brief description of your artistic practice or current research;
• a motivation letter explaining why you would like to join the residency, what you hope to explore, and why you believe Arteventura is the right context for your project;
• a short reflection on how you relate to Arteventura’s off-grid and sustainable approach to living and working.

Arteventura offers silence, space, and time for research, experimentation, and artistic development. At the end of the residency, artists are encouraged—but never obliged—to share their research or its outcomes through an exhibition, artist talk, open studio, or another suitable format.

Artists are also welcome to donate a work to the Arteventura Collection. This is entirely voluntary. The collection reflects the history of the residency and is occasionally presented to a wider audience.

Arteventura operates independently and does not receive structural public funding. Residency fees cover only part of the operational costs, with the remaining expenses supported by Arteventura itself. We therefore encourage selected artists to apply for grants and are happy to provide invitation letters and any supporting documents required for funding applications.

Periods and availability

6 weeks residency:

3 April – 14 May 2027
3 September – 14 October 2027
3 November – 14 December 2027

Price (valid until 30/09/2026)
Individual accommodation: 2.160 euro + 10% VAT
Duo or shared accomodation: 1.890 euro + 10% VAT per artist. Two bedroom apartment or guestroom in main house.

Groups

If you would like to organise a group residency and book the entire accommodation, please contact us with your proposal.
Min 6 artists – maximum 12 artists

Price (valid until 30/09/2025):
4 weeks: 1.160 euro + 10% VAT per artist
6 weeks:1.790 euro + 10% VAT per artist

Visitors

Partners, family members, and friends are welcome to visit during your residency, provided the quiet atmosphere of the residency is respected. Overnight stays are possible for a fee of 40 euro per person, per night.

Visitors who prefer more privacy may stay in one of the guest rooms in the main house for 95 euro per night, with a minimum stay of three nights.

How to apply

Please complete the application form and pay the €20 application fee.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You will receive a decision within four weeks after both your completed application and the application fee have been received.

If your application is accepted, your residency will only be confirmed upon receipt of a 50% deposit of the total residency fee. The deposit must be paid within 8 days of acceptance. Please send proof of payment to confirm your reservation. Reservations will be cancelled automatically if the deposit is not received within this period.

The remaining 50% of the residency fee is due 60 days before your arrival. Failure to meet the payment deadlines will result in automatic cancellation of your residency. Deposits are non-refundable, except in the case of cancellation at least four months before the start of the residency.

A refundable security deposit of €120 is payable before the start of your residency and will be refunded on your final day, provided no damage has occurred.

We strongly recommend taking out travel and cancellation insurance.

If your preferred residency period is fully booked, you may join the waiting list by selecting “Waiting List” on the application form and indicating your preferred period(s). In this case, the €20 application fee is waived.

Places occasionally become available at short notice due to cancellations. If you are interested in last-minute availability, please contact us by email.

Practical

Address
Finca La Cubeta, 21209 Corteconcepción (Huelva), Spain

Nearest airport
Seville Airport

Public transport
A daily bus service connects Seville and Aracena.

Location
Arteventura is situated approximately 4 km from Aracena.