Quinta das Relvas

An artist-in-residence program, with access to workshops and study visits focused on the intersection between art and sustainability, and supported by a team of caring and experienced professionals. For the residencies they conceived a flexible program for each week that comprises activities and workshops such as: – introduction sessions to: Permaculture, Syntropic agroforest and other regenerative practices; – workshops and experience sharing on means for a more sustainable art practice, etc.; – study visits (Serralves Museum, Oliva Contemporary Art Center, Viarco – Pencil Factory, Águeda Arts Center; among others); – mentoring, support and advice; – an Open Studio moment for the local community (Please notice that the Open Studio moment will only happen once, at the end of the month); – Movie nights. Consider that all activities are suggestive and noncompulsory and rearrangements or adjustments can be made according to the needs and circumstances of the moment. You will always have a mentor or staff nearby for your questions.