There are several differences between our Cruce program and our Residency Program. Cruce has a different structure, the purpose of the program is to make it possible for us to share our resources and services in a more flexible way. The Residency Program’s approach is more focused on artistic research and process experimentation, while the Cruce Program’s approach is closer to that of an artistic or creative production residency.

One of the main differences between the two is that the Residency Program is a curatorial project whose lines of research are “body, territory and spatiality”, broad concepts that can be approached from different disciplines, and that link the process itself with the context. In the case of Cruce participants, their process does not need to be related to the context or the main axes of our platform.

In the case of the Residency Program, residents can come for a minimum period of one month, following the calendar month – from the 1st to the 30th. Most of the things we offer at Cruce are included in the residency. Residents have accommodation, they can work in one of our spaces in Centro Negra, they receive mentoring and feedback from our team, they can use our coworking space and their work is documented in photo and / or video format, we disseminate their work on networks, they have production assistance for their presentation at the Open Studios (does not include production costs), they become part of our archive and if we have the opportunity, we show their work at festivals or exhibitions where it fits.

The residency is granted 60% by us, the artists have to pay a residency fee of 700 eur/month, and an additional 250 eur in case they would like to stay in an individual apartment. When they are selected we can send them an invitation letter that helps them to find funding for their residency.

In the case of Cruce, applicants can choose from the different resources and services and pay for each of them individually (e.g. in case you want to use an artist studio, you have to request it as well in addition to the accommodation, and pay the respective fee – find the list of resources here). Cruce applicants can come for periods shorter than a month (minimum two weeks).

You can read more about the Residency Program here, and the Cruce Program here.

Our Open Calls will be announced through our social networks, on specialized search platforms and on this page. To apply you must complete the online application form in the Residences section or download and complete the offline version and send it by email to info@aadk.es along with a single file that includes your CV, Bio and Portfolio of your work (maximum 10 MB).

Artists from all disciplines can participate in our Residency Program as well as researchers from the branches of human sciences that have artistic practice as an object of study.

To apply, please read our Terms and Conditions carefully, consult our list of prices to choose the desired services and resources, then complete our registration form in the Cruce Space section.
Those who do not wish to use the Google form can also apply by completing the downloadable version of the registration form and sending it to cruce@aadk.es

The application process is open, selection is made in order of request and reservation is finalised once the necessary part of the financial contribution has been made.

We provide: accomodation; Working and exhibition spaces; Mentoring by AADK Spain’s members; Curatorial advice; Assistance in the production (does not include production costs); Technical equipment; Promotion of the artist’s work in our social networks and digital platforms; Public presentation of the work/research. Plus, our platform fosters connections with local and international institutions and offers the possibility to take part in other programmes, events or activities carried out in our headquarters.

The public presentation or Open Studios event at the end of each month will exhibit the artists’ work, research or artistic process developed during his/her stay. Thus an essential part of the residency.

Cruce participants have the right to participate in the program, use the common spaces and have access to the resources and services that they have selected during the registration process.

Our Residency Program runs on monthly modules. You can join for a period of 1 to 6 months. Your residency begins the 1st of the first month, and ends the 30th of the last month. This way we can work collectively with all the artists, and organize public presentations at the end of each month.
The stay between the 1st and the 30th of a month is not mandatory, as people sometimes need to leave for a few days, leaving earlier or arriving later. However, please inform the team if you will be absent for several days. Also, an unannounced absence of more than 15 days will result in exclusion from the program.

The participants of the Cruce Program can come for a period of minimum two weeks and maximum 2 months. In case of one month periods, the participation starts on the 1st of the first month and ends on the 30th of the last month or starts on the 16th of the first month and ends on the 15th of the last month. In case of periods of two weeks, the program starts on the 1st and ends on the 15th of the month, or starts on the 16th and ends on the 30th of the month. There is a possibility to combine one month and two week periods.

If you wish to remain in Blanca outside your period of residence, you can do so as a guest by paying the corresponding costs, in case we have available space.

If you are part of our programs, you can opt for two types of accommodation – our shared house in the center of Blanca or one of our 4 private apartments bordering Centro Negra and the workspaces:

A private room in a shared house in Blanca, named EDOM, 5 minutes walk from Centro Negra (main building). The house consists of six bedrooms, 2 shared living rooms, 1 shared kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. The house is equipped with a washing machine, bedding, and towels, as well as bikes to borrow. EDOM is located at the heart of the village, so it has excellent access to all shops and stores. It is ideal to immerse into Blanca’s life and to foster exchange and collaboration.

Individual apartments located in the immediate distance and with direct access to Centro Negra. The apartments are equipped with a private kitchen and bathroom (shower + toilet), and terrace for common use with amazing views of Blanca. Bedding and towels are also provided here. An apartment can accommodate a max. of 4 people.

If you come to visit, you can consult us for available rooms.

Keep in mind that depending on your nationality and/or the length of your stay, you may need to apply for a visa. If that is the case, you must apply from your country of residence, in due time in advance. Please bear in mind that AADK Spain can only provide you with letters of invitation (no other legal document or management assistance will be provided during the visa application).

Yes. Centro Negra is a space open to the community and to those who want to visit. If you do not participate in any of our programs, contact us to arrange a visit.

The closest airport to Blanca is Alicante, Elche. However, you can always travel to Madrid, Barajas airport or Barcelona, El Prat airport. Depending on where you arrive, you can reach us by bus (might need more than one bus) or by train (+bus or taxi). Please find all the relevant information here.

If you come by car, once you get into Blanca from the highway, just follow the signs indicating Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). Just drive straight and you will find a big free parking lot at the very end of the road (where the roundabout is).

We recommend that you ask us any questions if you have any doubts.

Elena Azzedin +34 647479338 (Residency Program Director)
Giuliana Grippo +54 9 11 2309-5868 (Residency Program Coordinator & Responsible for Communication)
Hanna Szabó +36 2027 12189 (Manager – Residency Program and Cruce Program)

You can reach us via Whatsapp!

As soon as you know your arrival date and time, communicate it via email to our team so we can arrange for a team member to wait for you in town.

Please have in mind that Centro Negra is up on the hill and it’s only reachable by foot. This means that, in case you are staying in an individual apartment, you will have to carry your luggage up there.

Calle del Castillo, 30, Blanca, 30540 (Murcia, Spain)

Yes. We love that our artists in residence receive visitors, but please keep in mind that depending on the number of guests and the number of days they stay, there may be additional costs.

Local Police Tel. +34 629 60 60 00 / +34 968 45 90 90
Health Center Tel. +34 968 45 92 02
Ambulance Tel. +34 968 45 45 45
Emergencies (Urgent police attention, ambulance, fire brigade, etc.) 112 (no area code)
Report theft, robbery, damages, fraud to the police 902 102 112
Traffic information (road accidents or information about weather and traffic congestion) 011

Find other useful contacts here.

Tools such as cables, hammers, a drill, or nails are available on site, as well as projectors, monitors or speakers. For an overview, you can request our “Technical Rider” document. However, please be aware that we have a limited amount of each item. Therefore, make sure you communicate your needs with time in advance and consider taking any specific gear you might need.

Please, keep in mind that in addition to its Artist Residency Program and Cruce Program, AADK Spain carries out another series of activities that involve local, national and international participants. We consider all of our guests, as well as our artists in residency and team members, participants of a temporary and shared community, where everyone commits to giving their best in pursuit of a harmonious coexistence in a small town.

Within this dynamic, individual routines and everyday rhythms of coexistence will emerge. Some months, there can be several group activities proposed and organized for the free time by both our team members or the artists in residency. Other months might be quieter. Because of this, it is particularly important to constructively communicate one’s own needs.

Regarding working spaces, they will be assigned to the artists on a monthly basis, according to their requirements and by mutual agreement with our team. In case you have any particular needs, please communicate them in advance. You will be able to access your workspace at any time. All artists work independently and can structure their working hours and everyday life themselves. Likewise, they should be aware that given the morphology of our main building, closed workspaces are not possible.

Blanca is a small rural town of 6000 inhabitants, located in the heart of the Ricote Valley, in the region of Murcia. It has everything you need for your daily life (health center, banks, a weekly farmers’ market (Thursdays), a public swimming pool and all essential shops) and an active life in its traditional bars and restaurants. Throughout the year, you can enjoy its traditional festivities and during the summer you can bathe on the Segura River promenade. The city of Murcia is only 40 km away and has all kind of specialized shops and cultural venues.

Wi-Fi is provided and free to use in the working spaces of Centro Negra. Because we are located in a rural area, the connection in the apartments can be weak or might not work properly.
There is also Wi-Fi in the shared residential house Edom.

The region of Murcia is an area of ​​semi-arid Mediterranean climate. It is one of the driest areas in Spain along with Almería and mostly sunny throughout the year. From mid-June to the end of August, the weather is very hot with an average temperature of 40 degrees and Saharan winds. You can enjoy the Segura River or visit the coast and its beaches, approximately 100 km away.
The temperature drops in autumn, although the average is usually 25 degrees. It is an ideal time to tour the Valley. Winters are dry and cold with irregular rainfall, but the sun warms during the day. Spring is also a recommended time to enjoy hiking in the Valley, with an average of 25 degrees and very sunny.