Studio and working area
The communal studio of 300 m2 consist of an inside and outside working area that borders together. The inside working area can be divided into separate sections with panels. A paved terrace serves as an open air working area for the bigger work. At the front are two large gates that can be slid open, in order to stay in contact with nature. The light enters through a long strip of high windows. In the winter, the atelier will be heated by a big wooden stove.
It is always possible to work in the open air. After all, the finca is 25 hectares, and some parts are still wild. In that case, a workstation can be set up. Table tops and trestles are always available.
A fully equipped outdoor kitchen, build in an old ruin and situated on a quiet place on the Finca is always available to all residents. Artists can also use this place as an additional working area.
We aim to have maximum 4 artists (6 in summer) in residence at the same time. However, if an artist would like to have the entire accommodation at his/her disposal, this is possible.
Artists applying as a group will have the entire accommodation at their disposal (min. 4, max. 8 artists). There will be no other artists present.
Accomodation
Each resident has its own selfcatering apartment. Artists who apply individual will never share their apartment with other artists. Artists who apply as a duo will share the 2 bedroom apartment.
Individual apartments of 40 m2:
There are 2 individual apartments dispersed along the finca, with a distance of ±30 metres from each other and a short steep hike from the studio. Each apartment has it’s own kitchen, bathroom, 2 single fold up beds and a terras with view. These apartments are only suitable for 1 artist. They are set up as a flexible working area. Artists who prefer to work in their own flat can ask for extra tables.
Two bedroom apartment:
Next to the studio on the top floor, you can find an apartment with 2 (flexible) bedrooms, a big kitchen, 2 bathrooms and an individual terrace. This apartment is suitable for 2 artists coming together. You apply as a duo, although you are not necessarily working on a joint project. Artists who wants to bring their partner can also apply for the two bedroom apartment. The apartment can also be used by a single artist (1 bedroom + 1 workspace), in which case the artist pay the price of a duo.
Pool:
For those seeking coolness in hot summers. The original alberca (water basin for animals), turned into a small natural filtered pool, is situated close to the studio.
The finca
The entire 25-hectare finca (Spanish for “rural property”) is at the disposal of our artists, with its hills, natural spring, holm oaks, and cork oaks.
Arteventura is surrounded by unspoiled nature, and parts of the estate are deliberately left wild and can only be reached on foot or are difficult to access. The landscape is home to deer, wild boars, weasels, stone martens, badgers, wild cats, and a rich variety of birds of prey, including griffon vultures and eagles. Sharing the land with wildlife is part of everyday life at Arteventura.
The finca is located 4 km from the town of Aracena, accessible via a narrow unpaved road. In Aracena, you’ll find local shops, a supermarket, restaurants, and plenty of bars. It is about a 50-minute walk, and bicycles are provided for easier access. The remote setting invites a different way of thinking and organizing daily life, encouraging artists to slow down, plan ahead, and embrace the rhythm of the surroundings. A stay at Arteventura requires a certain degree of independence, adaptability, and comfort with living close to nature.
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainability and strive to make a meaningful, positive impact on the environment.
Living off the grid
Living in harmony with nature means adapting to its rhythms. Following the seasons and using resources consciously are an integral part of everyday life at Arteventura.
Water comes from our own well, while electricity is generated by solar panels and stored in batteries. As a result, energy is available but limited, encouraging mindful consumption.
Life off the grid also requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt. Weather conditions, the distance to town, and occasionally limited access to electricity or Wi-Fi are part of the residency experience. For many artists, these conditions become an opportunity to slow down, focus, and reconnect with the essentials.
