Spring 2027 Artist Residency in Morocco with Green Olive Arts

Organizer

Green Olive Arts

Spring 2027 Artist Residency in Morocco with Green Olive Arts Deadline: 18 Sep 2026 Country: Morocco Green Olive Arts is an international art studio in Tetouan, Morocco. We connect the creatives of the world with the rich culture and beauty of Morocco through artist residencies in an ancient city on the edge of the Mediterranean. Our spacious, sunny studios are within a two minute walk to Tetouan’s ancient medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply. Residencies seasons are 3 or 6 weeks and applications are accepted year round. View our website for full details and application: www.greenolivearts.com Shared (2-3 artists) and private studios are available, for up to 8 artists each season. The residency includes weekly artist lunch gatherings and connections to a local network of artists and traditional artisans. Enjoy a balance of focused production and research along with creative community and cultural immersion to stir your work to new levels. Completed and approved applications (including a video interview) will be assessed by our local selection panel before a final decision is made. Travel, housing, meals, and supplies are not included in the residency fee. Duration of residency March 22-April 10 (3 week) Accommodation Housing is not included with the residency but our staff is happy to provide a list of our trusted partnering housing providers, within a short walk of the studios. See our housing options for more details. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance We invite artists from a wide range of disciplines and mediums to apply for residencies of 3 or 6 weeks in length during our open seasons. Artists may choose either a shared or private studio, and enjoy access to secure internet, computer with printer/scanner, wood shop, printmaking studio, a range of artist furniture and equipment, connection with local craftsmen and materials suppliers, networking with local artists and gatekeepers, local volunteer assistants, in-studio consulting and assistance by our founding artists, culminating Exhibition/Open Studios event and promotion.Studio / Workspace Within our 2nd floor studio facility, artists may choose either a shared or private studio, and enjoy access to secure internet, computer with printer/scanner, wood shop, printmaking studio, a range of artist furniture and equipment. Artists have full access to a common kitchen and a library/sitting room, as well as wash area, shared bathrooms and laundry room.Fees and support A 2000 MAD deposit is required upon acceptance to reserve residency space. Residency fees vary depending on shared or private studio choice and the length of the residency: 10,000 MAD – Shared studio for 3 weeks 15,000 MAD – Private studio for 3 weeks The residency program provides a broad range of concierge services to assist our guests in research, production, translation and networking … all covered in the studio fees. Green Olive Arts does not provide housing, however we are happy to help you arrange your housing from among a wide range of options to suit your unique preferences and goals. See our housing options page. Almost all of the housing options are within a short walk of the studios in either the ‘new’ or old city. And all of them must pass our strict evaluation before being endorsed by us for our artists. We can also help arrange local and country-wide tours, trustworthy guides for plein air outings, translators, crating services, connection to galleries, local language learning, home stays and meals with local families, portable easels and pochade boxes for outings, and much more. Visiting artists are responsible for all costs associated with their residency (travel, studio fees and housing/board). Artists are encouraged to apply for outside grants, and we are happy to supply estimated budgets etc. to aide in that process. We also help our approved applicants work out the best combination of studio, tour, and housing options to suit their art residency goals, comfort, and budget. Expectations towards the artist Potential outcomes (according to the resident’s desire) include exhibitions, performances, open studios event, workshops, & collaborative events, or simply research and work produced during a dedicated period away and in a new culture. Other proposed outcomes are also welcomed by GOA for consideration. All outcomes are purely optional. Application information Art residency applications are being taken on an open basis, year round, for the available 8 studio spaces and will be assessed by our Local Selection Panel. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit the online application form, CV, portfolio of recent works, artist statement, application fee and complete an interview. Your portfolio should contain a selection of works (max. 10), in PDF format for visual art and writing, and MP3 or MP4 format for music, film or performance work. Alternatively you could send us links to specific works on your website that you would like to be a part of your application. Please include data on dimensions, materials, production year, location, publication or performance dates, etc.

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Open to artists of all disciplines worldwide.