The 4th Annual Riu d'art Residency - Contemporary art in the streets

Riba-roja d'Ebre is a village in the Ribera d'Ebre region (Tarragona, Catalonia), bathed by the Ebro River and surrounded by a stunning natural environment. During two weeks th of June, the village becomes a factory of experimental art, culture, performances, design, and activities.

The international residency of Riu d’art, organised by the Association of Riba Rocks and the Municipality of Riba-roja d'Ebre, is a project which aims to act in certain strategic municipal areas (both public and private) to improve their condition in order to create synergies between public, and private spaces, cultural initiatives and art as a transversal and energising element.

It aims to support, accompany and encourage international networks and project development between young native artists and artists of other nationalities.

Participating artists will have two weeks in order to develop their work. The Ajuntament will provide materials, accommodation and food. The activity will take place for a period of 13 days: from 10 th to 22 nd June 2019.

The activity will take place for a period of 13 days: from 10 th to 22 nd June 2019. The international artists can be hosted from the 7 th to 24 th of June 2019. Artists need to arrange their own health insurance.

The organisation will communicate their decision on the 8 of April 2019 and notify those selected through mail.

The documentation may be submitted in: Catalan, Spanish or English. The organisation can make any prior technical arrangements to the location of the work (foundations, power connection, facilitation and transport of items such as wood, stone, etc..) if required for the artistic creation.

Proposals will be assessed based on not exceeding the material budget, the use of recycled materials, the ability to integrate the work with the environment and its relation to the historical, social and cultural context of Riba-roja d'Ebre and Catalonia.

The organisation can record and document the creative process of the work. The artist may be required to conduct interviews or other·collaborations with media partners. If the possibility arises to produce a project publication, the Municipality of Riba-roja d'Ebre reserves the right to use images and sequences of works of art created. If this happens, all economic benefits will be used only to finance future cultural projects.

The works will be·installed permanently in the town of Riba-roja d'Ebre. If the proposed work includes performance or ephemeral elements, it must be recorded either on video or photography in order to create a record of the event.

The organisation will provide:

• Accommodation
• Sustenance
• Other local activities
• A space for the artwork
• Up to 200 € for materials
• Up to 300 € for travel expenses - (it is essential to provide proof of expenses) The artists will receive reimbursement of travel expenses within 30 days after completion of the project.
• Deadline 28 th March 2019