Fundacion Mahanahaim Centro Rural

The residency program is aimed at artists, creators, explorers, who want to spend some time away from home and their routine to focus on inspiration, research and artistic production. The residence is set in a period between 2 and 8 weeks ideally and it takes place in Mahanaim Rural and Art Center (Mahnaim CRA), in Barichara. The residency hwo main characteristics: 1. It is developed within the environment connecting the resident with the rich local arts community. The artist in residence will have access to training in different techniques (painting, ceramics, sculpture, carving in stone or wood, land and mix techniques on canvas, artistic fabric, etc.), exchange of experiences as well as new projects and initiatives through this platform that brings together artists, international organizations and initiatives which link art and rural. 2. In line with their mission, they prioritize artistic proposals that take into account issues related to rural areas, for which the resident has access to groups, organizations or local experiences that provide appropriate information to strengthen their proposal. The following topics are suggested: Life in the contryside (use of natural resources, traditions, legends, challenges and needs) The work of the land (agricultural practices, food industry, impact and challenges) The man in the landscape (interventions, alterations, fauna and flora of the region) Rural Exodus and new-ruralism The participant may, however, focus on any subject or project of his / her choice. The residency program provides the participant: Accommodation with breakfast. Spaces for the development of his artistic work. Participation in the annual exhibition. Opportunity to support “Campoabierto workshops” program and other artistic activities offered to the surrounding rural community In partnership with local organizations and depending on the dates of residence, you can participate in cultural activities, exhibitions, festivals, seminars, etc., that are part of the cultural agenda of the municipality. Connection and discounts to Quinquigua artist-in residency program in San Vicente (Ecuador), through partner organizations.