Clone of Green Olive Arts: 2025 FALL Residency

Associated Residency Program

Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for an art residency at Green Olive Arts, an international art studio in beautiful Tetouan, Morocco. Between grand views of the Rif Mountains and the busy labyrinth of the ancient Arab walled medina, the visual inspiration and warm hospitality are sure to inspire. Shared (2-3 artists) and private studios are available, and the residency  includes tours, translation, project support, 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. 

3 or 6 week artist-funded residencies are available. Applications for our residency seasons are being taken on an open basis for the available 8 studio spaces. 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.

Deadline
Residency Length
3 weeks - 3 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Accessible Housing
N/A
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Printers + Scanner
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Large Sinks
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Type of Housing
No housing provided
Additional Eligibility Information

Green Olive Arts, Tetouan, offers 3 or 6 week-long, self-directed, artist-funded residencies to emerging, mid-career and established visual artists, writers, performers, scholars and other global creatives seeking a season of focused research and production in the rich context of Moroccan culture. 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 … Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Artists are accepted on an ongoing basis, so applications submitted prior to deadline are given priority.

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. Applications are currently being accepted for the following seasons:

FALL 2025 (3 weeks) - September 15 - October 4, 2025 / Shared (10,000 MAD) or Private (15,000 MAD)

FALL 2025 (3 weeks) - October 6 - 25, 2025 / Shared (10,000 MAD) or Private (15,000 MAD)

FALL 2025 (6 weeks) - September 15 - October 25, 2025 / Shared (19,000 MAD) or Private (29,000 MAD)

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
10000
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Fee Details

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

19,000 MAD - Shared studio for 6 weeks

29,000 MAD - Private studio for 6 weeks

Fees do not include travel, housing, all meals, or supplies.

The residency fee includes a shared or private studio space and the fully equipped common areas of the studio.

The residency fee also includes arrival/departure ground transportation, coffee and tea in the studio, use of laundry facilities, a walking tour of the ancient medina of Tetouan, an Artisans of Tetouan Visit to meet local craftsman in their workshops, weekly artist lunches, an introductory Moroccan Arabic lesson, community networking and project consultation for research & production, online promotion, basic translation, and a culminating open studios event.

For an additional cost, local and country-wide tours, artisan workshops, trustworthy guides for plein air outings, translators, crating services, connection to galleries, extended local language learning, home stays and meals with local families can be arranged.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
20
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application