Language:
English, Norwegian, Spanish, Catalan, French
Founded:
1988
Duration:
1- 3 months
Paid by host:

There are two open calls per year with two modalities each: writing or contemporary art projects. One open call early in the year for Winter-Spring and one early autumn for Summer-Fall of the coming year. For each modality, the residency covers the price of a Full Grant (4 in total for the entire year) for a stay of up to 3 months. There are also 20 partial support stipends, for a duration of 1 month minimum and up to 2 months, with the possibility to extend your stay. In addition to the open calls, Can Serrat holds a special open call for a Collective Narrative session that takes place in winter. I

Each jury will select 21 projects and the breakdown of the stipends is the following:
1 full grant invitation (food and accommodation fully covered)
20 partial stipend invitations (food and accommodation partially covered)

Partial aid support stipend:
Shared room : 775,50€ /month
Private room: 1135,50€ /month


For the upcoming season, everyone with a full grant or partial stipend within the visual arts modality will also receive a production fee ( Shared by a maximum of 3 people)


€1500 for the full grant
€300 for each of the residents with a partial stipend

A weekly delivery of fruit, vegetables and dried goods (pasta, tea, sugar, etc.) is also provided by the host.

Paid by artist:

The selected artists are responsible for all extra personal living expenses, material, travel and insurance costs, telephone charges and any other expenses during their stay.

 

Application guidelines:

See website for application form.

The document should include:

  • A voice recording of you reading a sample of your work (3 min max.) Please provide an embedded link.
  • A written sample of your work (1 page max).
  • Short description of the project you expect to carry out while at Can Serrat (500 words max).
  • Writer’s statement (you can share information about your process, contextualize your interests, and/or speak about your current area of research.) (200 words max).
  • CV (1 page max).
  • Link to a website if relevant.
  • The application can be made in Catalan, Spanish, French, or English. They cannot accept other languages at this time.

 

Deadline:
See website for upcommig open call

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Can Serrat

Can Serrat

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Description

The international residency program invites writers and contemporary artists from all over the world for residencies of short and mid-term durations. Can Serrat holds open calls throughout the year and chosen projects are selected by a jury. One full grant for each call modality and several partial stipends are available. There is also an option to apply for the ‘ongoing call’ at any point during the year, but bear in mind no grants or stipends are provided for this option.

The residency program supports writing and artistic production in process, offering time, space, individual and collective support, and a professional network since 1989. Monthly activities are organized to activate the individual projects in production and allow for connections amongst the residents, with the surroundings, and with locals: conversations, a book reading club, experimental translation exercises, visits to relevant spaces, a dinner open to the local community (summer time only), studio visits, and project presentations, to name a few. The organized activities reflect an interest in being present to process, research, question, doubt, understand, be curious, and debate.

Can Serrat would be a good fit for someone who is looking for a studio space in a rural environment and who is interested in community living, art/literary connections, collaborations, process, and slowness. Unlike other programs, there is no obligation to produce final work or set up an exhibition at the end of your stay. Despite this, most residents still do. That’s because residents are free to self-organize any other relevant activities. The staff may also organize or propose relevant impromptu activities based on the interests of the group.

As a live-work space, with many individuals and groups passing through throughout the year, Can Serrat experiments with sustainable ways for maintaining the household as well as being present for the work and content of everyone's practices. Part of the communal experience includes participating in the general cleaning of personal spaces as well as common areas.

Outcome

They do not expect a finished product upon completion of the residency, although we do ask you to send a summary before leaving the residency). They don’t have the goal to organize shows in galleries. They do create a biennial digital catalogue that highlights work created during the residency time, which will be made available via download.
 

Studio Information
  • An antique wine cellar, located on the ground floor, (260 m2) has been converted into a multi-use studio with facilities for printmaking and performance.
  • 2 shared multi-use and inter-disciplinary studios (35 and 75 m2), all located on the first floor. During months of highest occupancy, please be aware that studio space will be limited (approx 15m2 per artist).
  • Ample outdoor workspace (both covered and open).
  • Manual printing press (80 cm wide), blankets, and a paper press. Various basic tools are available for use, but it is suggested that experienced printmakers bring their own tools. Basic printmaking knowledge is advisable as there is currently no studio technician. Please note the printmaking studio is NOT set up for acid etching.
  • Equipment which can be used freely by all artists includes: easels, drawing boards,, projector, and various hand tools.
  • Materials that must be brought or purchased locally are inks, plates, varnish, personal specific tools, paper, canvas, paints, brushes, etc.

Please share studio space and common materials according to occupancy and respect other artists’ privacy and creative process while working in the studios.

Accommodation Information

12 rustic and charming bedrooms of various sizes, for single, double, triple or quadruple accommodation. Linen and towels are provided upon arrival and residents can use the washing machine located in the bathroom area to wash their sheets, towels, and other personal items during their stay. It is expected that each individual clean their bedroom during their stay and before departure. A community bathroom with sinks, 3 private toilets, and two private showers are available on the ground floor, and cleaned on a weekly basis, as well as other common spaces like reception, living room, kitchen, etc. In addition to 1/week cleaning service, residents are expected to chip in with household chores. A base of food supplies is provided. Monthly deliveries of dry goods are made, as well as a weekly delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables. A communal dinner is prepared on Friday evenings and for all other personal items, a grocery store is within walking distance of the residency. There are a number of restaurants located in and near the village that offer lunch menus at very affordable prices. The residency kitchen has a microwave, toaster, water boiler, coffee machine, pots and pans for cooking, and plates and utensils.

Contact information
Addresses

Masia Can Serrat
08294 El Bruc, Barcelona
Spain

Email
canserratart [at] gmail.com