an international residency for contemporary artists, writers and researchers at the intersection between creativity and the environment
climate positive since 2006
Established in 2006, Joya: arte + ecología / AiR has operated as an independent, off-grid centre for artistic and ecological research. More than 3,500 artists, writers and researchers from around the world have participated in the programme, which has developed long-standing collaborations with institutions including University of the Arts London – Central Saint Martins, Manchester School of Art and other leading universities and cultural organisations…
Joya: AiR is an arts residency developed by artists for artists of every conceivable discipline. Consider Joya: AiR not only a unique, stimulating and contemplative environment for international artists, writers and researchers, but as a meeting point for divergent and creative thinking. This is a multi-disciplinary residency, self determined, critical and profoundly engaging
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studio presentations
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studio visits
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performance space
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speculative installations
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artists talks
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sustainable darkroom
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studio
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Joya: senda
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readings
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studio visits
Joya: the residency offers artists, writers and researchers a period of concentrated practice within a small international community. Individual work develops alongside conversation and exchange across disciplines, with the landscape, resources and ongoing research at Joya: AiR providing opportunities for new work and new directions.
Resident artists: resident artists, writers and researchers at Joya: AiR
institutional + creative collaborations
Joya: AiR works with universities, curators and cultural organisations to develop residencies, research and collaborative projects across disciplines.
Universities:
Manchester Metropolitan University - Manchester School of Art . University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins . University of London - Goldsmiths . Aberystwyth University - School of Art . Universidad de Granada - Facultad de Bellas Arte
Curators:
Annie Edwards https://www.annieedwards.com .
Maddie Rose Hills
MATER - research and publishing platform exploring materials . https://mater.digital
Joya: atlas
an evolving record of the landscape of Joya: AiR — its topography, water, habitats, cultivation, histories and cultural activity.
Joya: field resources
brings together practical tools, guides, and insights designed to support work in the field. Explore useful materials that help turn knowledge into action.
Joya: group residencies
bring people together to share ideas, develop new work, and explore collaborative ways of thinking and making.
