Ses Dotze Naus Foundation

Ses Dotze Naus (the twelve vessels in Ibicencan) was created to foster and develop contemporary culture on Ibiza with a strong international profile. Our name is metaphor for the artists as vessels we bring to Ibiza to interact with the island, contribute ideas, and create cultural and social value. The Ses Dotze Naus Foundation develops artists’ residencies, exhibitions and public programs; contributing to the island as a place for creation, production and enjoyment of contemporary art. The foundation brings artists and thinkers to research and produce projects within the context of Ibiza, its narratives, and its culture. La Carpintería, their space for production, exhibition and encounter is located in an active industrial area. The foundation is firmly focussed on the future of the island, always having in mind its rich heritage while embracing its global audience. This is an open call for a two-phase residency hosted by SES DOTZE NAUS and available to: one visual artist or curator in based in the Balearic Islands; and two visual artists or curators based in Spain or elsewhere in Europe. During the first phase of their residency, participants engage with the island through research and exploration, fostering a rich contextual understanding. The second phase invites participants to return to the island to finalize their projects: the artists will produce their works, the curators will continue their research, and both will hold public activities and present the results of the projects developed during the residency. This framework enables participants to engage deeply with the island of Ibiza and its communities and to develop—or further expand—a project in dialogue with its context, encouraging new perspectives and ways of thinking that are inspired by the island. The residency takes place in two locations within the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu, a district of Ibiza: accommodation on a 30-hectare farm in the center of the island, near the town of Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera; and workspace at La Carpintería, the Foundation's center for creation located in the Can Bufí industrial area near the city of Ibiza. The centre hosts creators from various disciplines.