We are thrilled to announce the launch of our residency program at the Santa Croce Monumental Complex, located in the municipality of Bosco Marengo (AL), Italy. MARES is offering 5 artists and 1 curator the opportunity to explore the history and unique character of the Alessandria territory, providing a free space within the Complex to produce thematic works. This first edition aims to reflect on the connections between the idea of Ruins and contemporary art.
With its spacious rooms and restored areas, the site of Santa Croce is the perfect setting for workshops, talks, and the final exhibition, which participants will contribute to in September 2025 with the works realized during the residency. The artists and curator will be encouraged to direct their research on characteristic aspects of the territory and to establish connections with the towns in the province of Alessandria, to understand the social, economic, and geographical configuration of the area.
Selection:
• 5 artists (3 residing in Italy and 2 international)
• 1 curator residing in Italy
The residency is open to emerging artists and researchers in the visual and performing arts, video and digital art, art criticism, and curating. In order to ensure a broad cultural exchange, the residency aims to host both Italian and international artists in the same space to foster new dialogues.
Artists are required to submit the following materials to the email address mares@mares-art.com:
• Portfolio of projects and works, focusing on the most significant solo and group exhibitions, workshops, public programs, and publications
• Updated CV
• Proposal of up to 500 words responding to the theme of the edition Ruins
Curators are required to submit the following materials to the email address mares@mares-art.com:
• Portfolio of completed projects, participation in public programs, talks, and any publications
• Updated CV
• Proposal of up to 500 words responding to the theme of the edition Ruins
Application Deadline: 10 January 2025
Interviews: 11 January – 14 February 2025
Announcement of Winners: 17 February 2025
Residency: 5 May 2025 – 1 August 2025
Exhibition: September 2025
What we offer:
• Working space at the Monumental Complex of Santa Croce in Bosco Marengo
• Monthly fee and logistical support
• Accommodation for the entire duration of the residency at Tenuta La Fiscala, a historic estate in the Fraschetta area
• Production fee
• A group exhibition to be held in September 2025, along with a related publication
Requirements:
• On-site presence for the duration of the residency to encourage continuous exchange between participants
• The creation of at least one work by each artist
• The development of at least two workshops/talks by the curator
• Terms and conditions will be shared with selected candidates
For further information on the edition Ruins 2025, refer to the following link:
Mares x Ruins 2025 Research Axes
Website link: https://mares-art.com/opencall_en/
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