Doing an artistic residency in Galicia is an excellent opportunity for artists to dedicate themselves completely to their art, away from the hustle and bustle of life in the cities. In this article we want to tell you the reasons why you should choose iSlow Coliving, our home in rural Galicia, for your artistic residency. Here we go!
Artistic Residency in Galicia: Why Choose iSlow?
As time goes by, we are more and more aware that our home is a place that boosts creativity. Nature, quiet life at home, coworking spaces, creative people around… For these reasons, we have decided to promote this initiative to offer residencies for artists from different fields. But, why should your artistic residency in Galicia be at iSlow?
Our Peace Corner in Costa da Morte
First of all, our coliving is located in Costa da Morte. If you don’t know this part of the world, it is a territory with a unique natural, cultural and landscape richness. A perfect environment to get inspired. Quiet and with a pace of life that lives up to our name: iSlow. An environment that perfectly combines the balance between peace and deep connection with work.
The Importance of Community
At iSlow, we also promote a lifestyle that values community and synergies. We believe in the importance of human connections and the exchange of ideas and experiences. During your artistic residency, you will be able to live and share experiences with people from different professional backgrounds, parts of the world and cultures, enriching your creative process with new perspectives.
Personal and Community Development
Our mission is to promote the development of the Galician countryside and the community in which we live. In this sense, the opportunity of the artistic residencies is perfect to invigorate the cultural life of the area. By choosing iSlow, you will not only benefit yourself, but you will also be part of the development of the local community.
A Corner Designed for Creativity: This is iSlow
iSlow Coliving is not just a place to live, it is a space designed to nurture creativity and wellbeing. From our common spaces, to the bedrooms, the surroundings and the coworking space. Every detail of our home is designed to inspire Colivers from the Slow-Life.
These spaces are available for artists to work at their own pace, without distractions but with time for rest and activities. In addition, our common areas and events encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas, creating a healthy and creative community.
Another big plus is the natural environment that surrounds iSlow. Beaches, forests, ancient “castros”, cliffs… The Costa da Morte is famous for its nature, an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Confucius, the famous philosopher of ancient China, already pointed out the importance of nature in our lives, because “if you serve nature, it will serve you”. The possibility of going for a walk, meditating or simply enjoying the sea is just a stone’s throw away and can help a lot in the creative process.
But not everything will be working during your stay. There are also many activities and plans for your wellbeing and to connect with the local community of Laxe. From yoga classes, to surfing, community dinners or English-Spanish meet-ups.
We start in September with Katja from Subcultours.
This initiative is already a reality. In September we will start the artistic residency in Galicia of Katja, founder of Subcultours.
What is Subcultours
The idea of Subcultours was born in 2016, by the hand of Katja Krämer. Katja lived and worked in San José, the capital of Costa Rica.
In a moment of transition in her life, she came up with the concept of Subcultours: workshops with artists in their private homes, workshops, studios or workplaces. Anywhere in the world and with creatives from various fields. A kind of creative getaway, out of the everyday life, for all those who want to learn new creative skills.
We await Katja with open arms. And we believe that with her passion and talent she will bring a new energy to iSlow. During her residency, Katjia will also be able to immerse herself in the life and culture of Costa da Morte while working on her project.
Conclusion: A Great Opportunity to Develop Your Creativity
The artist residencies at iSlow Coliving offer a unique opportunity for artists to fully dedicate themselves to their art in an inspiring and peaceful environment.
We are excited to welcome Katja and to start this new stage at iSlow. So, if you are an artist and are interested in joining our community or you know someone who is, drop us a line. We would love to talk to you about how you can start an artistic residency in Galicia.
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