Organizer Information

The Caserío Museo Igartubeiti, located in Ezkio (Gipuzkoa), is a 15th-century farmhouse-press that serves as a cornerstone of Basque cultural heritage. Managed by K6 Gestión Cultural, the museum is an active cultural space that promotes sustainable social transformation. It operates within the framework of the PATRIM 4.0 project, an international network dedicated to valorizing cultural heritage through innovation and contemporary artistic practice.

Title & Description

PATRIM 4.0 Artistic Residency: Intergenerational Memory and Rural Transformation This residency invites artists to explore the rural landscape of Ezkio, a town deeply shaped by the transition from traditional agriculture to modern industry. The program seeks projects that strengthen intergenerational connections, linking the ancestral wisdom of the elderly with the perspectives of the youth. Artists are tasked with reinterpreting local narratives, memory, and heritage in a contemporary key, helping to rethink the future of the rural environment amidst the physical changes brought by high-speed rail infrastructure and demographic shifts.

The Role Overview

  • Artist Fee: €2,200 (including VAT).

  • Production Budget: Up to €2,000 (based on justified invoices).

  • Living Expenses: €1,200 (for per diems and local travel).

  • Reporting to: Kizkitza Ugarteburu (Project Coordinator).

  • Language: The residency is euskaldun (Basque-speaking); the use of the Basque language will be prioritized and guaranteed.

Position & Tasks

The selected artist or collective will be responsible for:

  • Research & Production: Developing an original project that dialogues with the territory, landscape, and local community.

  • Community Mediation: Executing a mandatory mediation plan, including a workshop at the Ezkio-Itsaso School and a public presentation of the creative process.

  • Collaboration: Working with local agents and utilizing resources from the Dinamoa Sormen Gunea creation center in Azpeitia.

  • Environmental Responsibility: Ensuring all processes follow the principle of "doing no significant harm" to the environment.

Categories

Visual Arts, Audiovisual, Installation, Land Art, Photography, Sound, Anthropology, Research, Sculpture, Performance, and Interdisciplinary Arts.

Eligibility

  • Profile: Open to individual artists or collectives.

  • Origin: International/National (The call emphasizes a dialogue with the Basque context and the rural environment).

  • Language: Documentation is accepted in Spanish, Basque, French, or English.

  • Requirements: Applicants must have a strong interest in territory-artist dialogue and intergenerational transmission.

Program Benefits

  • Financial Support: Total package including fee, production, and per diems.

  • Accommodation: Provided by the organization in Ezkio.

  • Travel: Round-trip travel from the artist's habitual residence is covered.

  • Facilities: Access to a workspace with internet in Ezkio and specialized equipment (silk-screening, recording gear, rehearsal rooms) at Dinamoa Sormen Gunea.

  • Professional Mentorship: Continuous support from the museum staff for production and mediation.

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

  • Project Description: Maximum 5 pages (A4).
  • Artistic Portfolio & CV: Summary of previous works
  • Motivation Letter: Maximum 1,000 characters.
  • Timeline: Approximate schedule of actions and materials.
  • Mediation Plan: Details for the school workshop and public activities.
  • Budget Forecast: Estimated production costs.

How to Apply?

Online Application

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 21 January 2026

  • Selection Meeting: 28 January 2026

  • Resolution Announcement: 2 February 2026

  • Residency Period: March 2 to March 29, 2026

Location

Ezkio, Gipuzkoa (Basque Country, Spain)

Additional Details

The residency emphasises the Basque language (Euskara) as a fundamental social pillar. The artist will grant non-exclusive exploitation rights of the work to the museum until December 31, 2026. The selection committee includes local cultural representatives, school staff, and members of the international PATRIM 4.0 project.

Website Link: https://www.igartubeitibaserria.eus/es/noticias/residencia-artistica-patrim-4-0-en-el-caserio-museo-igartubeiti