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Opportunity: 2022 AER Residency at Joya: arte + ecología, Spain

Written byPost-Grad Community
Published date 11 January 2022

Applications accepted from UAL postgraduates (MA and PhD) and recent alumni (within 24 months from graduation) only. Unless stated otherwise, only individuals can apply.

Applications deadline: Monday 28 February 2022 (midnight GMT)

Apply at: ual-residencies.slideroom

The not-for-profit arts organisation Joya: arte + ecología is an arts-led field-research centre based at the farmstead of Cortijada Los Gázquez. The residency offers an ‘off-grid’ experience in the heart of the Parque Natural Sierra María-Los Vélez in the north of the Provincia de Almería, Andalucía.

Programme overview:

This is a self-directed programme. At Joya, residents will engage with the founders, taking part in their daily routines and living in a fully sustainable manner in respect of the cycles of nature. This family-home environment aims to facilitate, through discussion and collaboration, creative practice and critical thinking that manifests a discourse with the environment and sustainability. Residents can directly experience the effects of climate change on the degradation of the natural environment, through the exploration of the surrounding natural landscapes.

Further details can be found here

The residency package includes:

2-week residency
Joya: arte + ecología fees
Use of studio space
Curator mentoring and feedback
Participation in an open studio event
Accommodation and meals
Travel to Alicante/Almeria/Granada (cap £150)*
UAL grant of £500 on completion of residency and final report

* We strongly encourage rail travel to reduce carbon emission when possible. Youth Hostels provide affordable accommodations on the way if need be.

Residency dates

2 weeks between May and June 2022

How to apply

Apply at: ual-residencies.slideroom

Curriculum Vitae (up to 1 page)
Letter of Motivation (up to 1000 word)
Digital Portfolio (up to 5MB)

Deadline is Monday 28 February 2022 (midnight GMT)

Applicant Criteria

Applications accepted from UAL postgraduates (MA and PhD) and recent alumni (within 24 months* from graduation) only. Unless stated otherwise, only individuals can apply.

*IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 AER residencies suspension last year, we are accepting applications from postgraduate alumni within 2 years from graduation alongside current UAL postgraduates.

Important Information

Please Note: Successful applicants will be responsible for (i) arranging and booking their own travel to and from the place of Residency in accordance with guidance provided in the application call-outs or by AER administration team and (ii) arranging visas or other travel documentation as may be necessary as well as health and travel insurance. Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging and paying (if applicable) for any Covid-19 testing and/or complying with other travel and non-travel requirements as might be imposed by the local government at the Location or in the UK from time to time. Successful applicants will be required to sign an appropriate UAL AER Residency agreement which governs applicant’s participation on the Residency prior to the commencement of the Residency. All successful applicants shall receive a copy of the UAL AER Residency agreement following a formal confirmation on the grant of Residency.

AER Team:

Professor Lucy Orta: AER Founder, UAL Chair of Art and the Environment, Centre for Sustainable Fashion
Camilla Palestra: AER Curator, Centre for Sustainable Fashion
UAL Post-Grad Community
International jury comprised of representatives from each of the hosting partners.

About the Art for the Environment Residency Programme (AER)

The Art for the Environment Residency Programme (AER) provides UAL graduates with the opportunity to apply for a 2 to 4 week fully funded residency at one of our internationally renowned host institutions, to explore concerns that define the 21st century – biodiversity, environmental sustainability, social economy and human rights.

Founded in 2015, internationally acclaimed artist Professor Lucy Orta, UAL Chair of Art for the Environment – Centre for Sustainable Fashion, launched the programme in partnership with international residency programmes and UAL Post-Grad Community. Find out more about AER

About UAL Post-Grad Community

UAL is home to more than 2,400 postgraduate students working across the fields of art, design, screen, communication, fashion, media and performance. Within our six world-renowned colleges, we aim to form a creative network of artists, designers and innovators.

Post-Grad Community is an inclusive platform for UAL postgraduate students to share work, find opportunities and connect with other creatives within the University and beyond.