Grabart is a project born of the spirit of opening doors and bringing knowledge to artists who wish to explore new techniques.
- The selected artists will work at the Joan Barbarà workshop for a period from one week to 3 months.
Techniques that can be used:
We offer the support and advice provided by our master printer.
Direct techniques: Sharp or sharp tools are used, such as:
- Burin
- Drypoint and all its variants of engraving
- Mezzotint
- Carborundum
- Gravure
- Oil slick
Indirect techniques: Acids are used to create the plate as:
- Aquatint
- Sugar engraving
- Hard Varnish
- Photo-etching ( for photo-etching is not included in the price the: photolites, emulsion for the photography in the plate, plates of metratch, copper, zinc, semi-hard copper and aluminum )
- Painting
(Many of the techniques can be mixed)
Plates, paper, and most inks available in the workshop (sizes vary)
(If the artist wants a plate of a certain size that is not available in the workshop, then have to purchase it)
(In the case the artist wants a special kind of paper it is not included in the price).
We also offer the option to purchase special papers.
Languages:
English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Hebrew and Catalan
Resident artists have access to the workshop from:
Monday to Thursday:
From 10am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm
Friday:
From 10am to 2pm
Duration:
From one week to 3 months.
Prices:
Per day 65 € (4 hours)
Per week: 600 €
Per month: 1800 €
(Acommodation is not included, we can help you to find place to rent during your desired period of residency)
Paid by artist:
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Applicants are encouraged to seek funding from relevant organizations in their own country. Once accepted, Grabart will provide letters of support to assist with grant applications.
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Flight tickets, food, visa paperwork, expenses, shipping costs, local transport etc.
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We have a stock of printing paper that is available to purchase if you like.
Application guidelines:
Please send the following to: grabartinfo@gmail.com
1. Name, Surname and Place of Residence
2. Resume describing your academic, artistic, professional and other relevant experience.
3. One-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in this program and what you hope to achieve by attending it.
4. Artists must submit 5 samples of work, in case the artist have a website please also provide the link.
5. Desired period of residence.
6. Do you need accommodation in Barcelona?
Deadline:
Ongoing