This section of the Lab presents The Art Boulevard’s programme of online and on-site activities and events. These activities are open to all registered users from all artistic disciplines.

The Art Boulevard offers the following activities and events:

-       Artist-in-residence programmes:

Available in a selection of arts centres in The Art Boulevard’s network, these programmes offer young artists: board; a workspace; and the necessary materials for them to produce their work. Residence programmes can vary in duration and can be as short as 15 days in some cases, or last up to 9 months in others. During the Artists’ time in residence, they will receive a number of informal visits by international curators and acclaimed artists with the purpose to initiate dialogue with the residents about their work and share with them their personal experiences and observations. A ‘Call for Applications’ will be published on The Art Boulevard for each of the artists-in-residence programmes, and Artists will also be able to submit their proposals by email. The first programme will take place at the Antonio Gala Foundation for Young Artists in the city of Cordoba, Spain.

-       Visits from internationally acclaimed Artists:

During the year, Artists and Art Lovers registered on The Art Boulevard will have the opportunity to attend informal talks with internationally acclaimed Artists. Numbers will be limited to help create an intimate, informal setting and encourage greater dialogue between the Artist and the attendees. Joana Vasconcelos, Fernando Sánchez Castillo, Alicia Framis, Marina Abramovic, Wilfredo Prieto, Los Carpinteros, Carlos Garaicoa, Francis Alys, Santiago Sierra, are some of the many artists who will take part in these events.

-       Artist-led workshops

Workshops led by internationally renowned artists will be one of the main highlights of The Art Boulevard’s activity programme. These two to three day workshops will be held in arts and cultural centres associated with The Art Boulevard project, and offer Artists and Art Lovers alike, a unique learning experience that stimulates creativity and provides a space where participants can discuss their work and the debate the complexity of the creative process. Participants will have the chance to exchange their thoughts and ideas not only with the artist leading the workshop, but also with their colleagues and the host organisation or centre.

-       Talks with arts professionals and visits to Art Centres.

Online and on-site talks with exhibition curators, arts managers, publishers, music promoters, museum directors and art gallery owners, will give Artists the opportunity to share ideas, present their work and discuss the issues affecting the arts today. Details of these talks will be announced on The Art Boulevard. Due to the limited number of places available, a selection process is required for the on-site talks. Artists wishing to attend will be asked to submit an application form.

-       Exhibitions, concerts and literary meetings

Art exhibitions, concerts and literary meetings hosted by Art Lover’s who have invited an particular Artist to exhibit their work at their venue. These events will be carried out in collaboration with participating organisations.

-       Webinars – chats:

Each month, Artists and arts professionals will be invited as special guests to chat with The Art Boulevard users and answer questions about their work and the arts. Carlos Urroz, Fernando Sánchez Castillo, Ofelia Grandes, Diego Toran, Alex Nogueras are just some of the The Art Boulevard’s future guests! All users are welcome to participate in our Live Chats and webinars.

-       Competitions:

The Art Boulevard offers Artists the chance to participate in a variety of competitions, be it photography, short stories or other art forms. The submitted work will be judged by a 5-person panel of experts that will take into account factors such as the level of creativity involved, how the Artist has approached the subject matter, and the overall result. Competition winners will be announced and their award-winning work exhibited on The Art Boulevard and its diverse social network channels.