Opportunity: 2023 AER Residency at Joya: arte + ecología, Spain
- Written byPost-Grad Community
- Published date 07 February 2023
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 20th March 2023 (midnight GMT)
Apply at: Ual-residencies.slideroom.com
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 and practical information about your stay can be found here. Please read carefully before applying
This AER opportunity includes:
- Two-week residency
- Joya: arte + ecología fees
- Use of a studio space
- Curator mentoring and feedback
- Participation in an open studio event
- Accommodation and meals
- Rail travel to Granada, Spain (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. AER team can advise on low carbon itinerary.
Residency dates
2 weeks between July and September 2023
How to apply
Apply at: Ual-residencies.slideroom.com
- Curriculum Vitae (up to 1 page)
- Letter of Motivation (up to 1000 word)
- Digital Portfolio (up to 5MB)
Deadline is Monday 20th March 2023 (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 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.
Related Links
- Joya: arte + ecología
- The Art for the Environment Residency Programme
- AER's partnering institutions
- Stories from previous AER residencies
- Previous winning applications
- Centre for Sustainable Fashion
- Professor Lucy Orta
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.