Artist in Residency Call 2025

About the Open Call

Hektor, located on the inspiring island of Lanzarote, offers a unique residency program for artists and activists. The program aims to create a better and more creative world by providing a safe space for changemakers. Residents will stay in private suites (30-40 sqm with kitchenette, private bathroom, double bed) and have access to shared work areas (16 sqm with additional kitchen), a shared garden with pool, relaxing spots, and 12,000 sqm of farmlands. Specialized materials like frames, easels, some paints, and tools are provided, while others like baking ovens or recording equipment are not. Hektor offers exhibition and performance possibilities, requiring a contribution to the collection in such cases. A physical and online library is available. Residents receive a weekly meal and can opt for breakfast. Transport is not included. The program emphasizes engaging with others and fostering connections with local individuals and organizations. Openness and interaction are key values. While no work donations are expected, artists must acknowledge Hektor for work produced during or as a result of the residency (website links, social media tags). Pictures of the property must mention Hektor. Artists must provide qualitative material for their dedicated webpage. An invitation to work on the farm one day per week is extended but not mandatory. Artists under 30 focusing on photography, painting, or graphic art can receive a discount if contributing to the collection. Showcasing and selling work is possible with Hektor's support, requiring a collection contribution. Residents must respect safety measurements, minimize screen time, and adhere to a plant-based diet (vegetarian). Toxic behavior, racism, and bigotry are grounds for removal. Smoking is restricted, and alcohol/drug use advised to be limited. Extra guests require approval. The selection process starts with online registration, followed by a 15-working-day evaluation. Applications focusing on changemaking aligned with Hektor's values are prioritized and receive a discount. Accepted applicants will have a video call to discuss expectations. A letter of agreement follows, and a deposit secures the residency (100 EUR if more than 6 months away, or 50% up to 500 EUR). A 25 EUR invoice is sent for administrative costs if an accepted applicant withdraws after agreement. After the residency, artists receive an updated webpage featuring their work, and Hektor retains permission to share the work on its online media, always crediting the artist. A portrait of each artist will be taken by Yves during their stay for Hektor's media, also usable by the artist on their online media.

What is Offered

Stay in private suites (30-40 sqm) with kitchenette and private bathroom, access to a shared work area (16 sqm) with an additional kitchen, shared garden with pool, relaxing spots, and 12,000 sqm of farmlands. Provisions include bed sheets, towels, toiletries, bi-weekly room cleaning, and some specialized art materials (frames, easels, some paints and tools). Hektor offers support and coaching, exhibition and presenting/performance possibilities, and access to a physical and online library. A weekly meal is provided, with options for breakfast and an honesty bar. Discounts are available for 'Changemakers' and young artists (under 30) focusing on photography, painting, or graphic art who contribute to the collection. Opportunity to showcase and sell work.

Requirements

Artists and activists are expected to be able to work and organize independently. Key values are openness and interaction with other guests. Acknowledgment of Hektor is required for work produced (website link, social media tags) and for any pictures taken of the property. Artists must provide qualitative material for their webpage. An invitation to work on the land one day per week is optional. Artists under 30 focusing on photography, painting, or graphic art may receive a discount if contributing to the collection. Respect for safety measurements is mandatory. Residents are encouraged to reduce screen time, adhere to a plant-based (vegetarian) diet, and limit alcohol/drug use. Toxic behavior, racism, and bigotry are grounds for immediate removal. Extra guests require prior approval.

How to Apply

Register online at https://www.hektor.es/airregistration. The selection procedure starts with a simple registration. Applications focusing on (art as) change-making that respect Hektor's values will be prioritised. A video call will be planned if your application is accepted. If mutually agreed, a letter of agreement will be sent, and a deposit is required to secure the residency.