Fundación Valparaiso

General information

Brief description of organisation

Fundación Valparaíso was established in 1989 by Paul Beckett, a Danish artist, and his wife Beatrice, who both have a long life knowledge of art and conservation patronage.

The retreat is situated on the edge of terraced almond, orange and olive groves, 150 meters above sea level, and enjoys a beautiful panoramic view, which includes the Mediterranean, the Sierra Cabrera and the white hilltop village of Mojácar. The retreat was formerly an olive oil mill house.

Rural roads and trails crisscross the surrounding valley, and the region is a hikers paradise. Cars, mopeds and bicycles can be rented on the beach about 4 kilometers from the retreat. There are local bus services. The famous monumental Andalucia cities Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla can be reached by bus, as well as Madrid and Barcelona.

Organisation founded in

1990

Brief description of residency program

The programme is open all year long, except March and August. Every month Valparaiso Foundation gives a grant for a residency to 8 international artists.

Residency program since

1990

Disciplines and media

• Visual Art
• Sculpture
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Textile Art
• Music
• Literature
• New Media
• Animation
• Printmaking
• Film Making
• Architecture

Type of organisation

• Independent Association/Foundation

Residency conditions

Duration of residencies

• 1 month

Number of artists resident at one time

between 5 and 10

Expenses paid by artist

• Supplies

Expectations of the artist

• Presentation

Application who/how

Application by Mail

Selection procedure

By Committee

Description of residency

Setting

Rural

Resources

• Internet Connection
• Library
• Office
• Kitchen
• Printmaking Facilities
• Musical Instruments
• Studios for visual artists with tables, boards, easels, water, electricity

Number of studios

4

Type and size of studios

Private Studio

Accomodation

• Private Room

Working language(s)

• English

Other activities happening at the space

• Presentation

How to reach

By train

There is no train to Mojácar. The nearest train stations are in Almería capital or Lorca (in Murcia) and from there buses must be taken.

By plane

The nearest airport is Almería.

By car

There are 535 Kms. from Madrid to Mojácar, but there are also bus connections from Madrid, Málaga and Alicante.

Nearest airport

Almeria (LEI)