Our programs offer two different pathways for artists, depending on the kind of experience and support you are looking for.

Cruce

• Open-theme residency.
• Modular residency.
• Includes accommodation and co-working spaces.
• It is self-managed, meaning the programme is divided into different modules so that you can tailor the experience to your needs.
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Designed for creators from different disciplines who want to set their own pace, get to know the village of Blanca and be inspired by it.
• Minimum stay: 2 weeks
• Maximum stay: 3 months

Situated Residency 

• Research and creative residencies in context, linked to the local area and/or communities.
• Services included: mentoring, documentation, Open Studio, etc.
• Includes accommodation, co-working spaces and a private studio.
• The AADK curatorial team proposes a theme designed to inspire participating artists and connect their works, fostering a multifaceted dialogue amongst the participants.
• Open Call for applications until 10 May 2026.
• Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply, as well as researchers whose field of study or methodology includes artistic practice.
• Minimum stay: 1 month
• Maximum stay: 6 months

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

Visit our Open Calls section, where you will find all the calls currently open at this time of year, as well as the documents required for the application process. Find the program that best suits your needs, and do not hesitate to write to us if you would like to propose any alternative option.

Artists from all disciplines are welcome to apply, as well as researchers who take artistic practice as their object of study or as part of their methodology.

* We especially encourage applications from LGBTIQ+ and BIPOC individuals, and particularly from communities affected by armed conflict, exile, and structural exclusion.

To register, please visit our Cruce Space section, where you will find the relevant form. Please consult our list of contributions to select the services and resources you require, and please read our Terms and conditions carefully.

Artists from all disciplines are welcome to apply, as well as researchers who take artistic practice as their object of study or as part of their methodology.

* We especially encourage applications from LGBTIQ+ and BIPOC individuals, and particularly from communities affected by armed conflict, exile, and structural exclusion.

• Accommodation
• Workspace and exhibition space
• Welcome coffee at the beginning of the month
• Access to our technical equipment
• Work follow-up (mentoring)
• Curatorial guidance
• Documentation
• Visibility on social media and/or press (communication support)
• Technical guidance
• Production assistance (production costs not included)
• Presentation of processes

* The elements mentioned are included in our residency programmes, except for Cruce (modular residency), where you can select the modules or services you wish to include when completing your application.

* Additionally, we offer a range of personal care and support services, including access to bicycles (subject to availability), massage sessions (Shiatsu, Ayurveda, and classical), yoga sessions, extra cleaning services, English classes (individual or group), and childcare support. for more information, please, contact us.

Cruce program includes accommodation and coworking.

It is a modular programme, allowing participants to tailor their stay according to their individual needs.

If they wish, Cruce participants can add specific services from the Residencias Situadas programme, choosing only those that best support their work. These services can be added at an additional cost during the registration process. check here our Cost list.

Our Situated 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 Cruce Program can come for a period of minimum two weeks and maximum 3 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.

Apartaments

EDOM / Shared house

* 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.

Unfortunately, due to the topography of the surrounding area and the architectural characteristics of the space, our center is not currently accessible for people with reduced mobility. Our sincerest apologies.

The closest airport to Blanca is Alicante, Elche Airport. 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 (the journey might include bus transfers along the way) or by train (+bus or taxi). Please find all the relevant detailed information here.

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

Annie Chiclano +34 671191116
Selu Herraiz +34 644100033
Elena Azzedin +34 647479338

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 meet 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)

• We love that our artists in residence receive visitors, but we cannot cover any additional cost.
• You can invite a person during 5 days maximun without any extra cost.
• From the 6th day it would cost 15€ per day and per person.

Emergency 112 (no area code)

Local Police +34 629 60 60 00  +34 968 45 90 90

Health Center +34 968 45 92 02

Ambulance +34 968 45 45 45

Ceb & Si (Sebastián) Maintenance of studios, electricity, reparation +34 606 818 626

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 to communicate your needs with time in advance and consider bringing any specific gear you might need.

Blanca is a small rural town with about 6,000 inhabitants, located in the heart of the Ricote Valley in the region of Murcia.
Here you will find everything you need for daily life: a health center, banks, a weekly farmers’ market (Thursdays), a public swimming pool, essential shops, and lively traditional bars and restaurants. Throughout the year, the town hosts local festivities, and in summer you can swim at the Segura River promenade. The city of Murcia is only 40 km away and offers a wide range of specialized shops and cultural venues.

In addition to its Artist Residency Program and Cruce Program, AADK Spain also carries out other activities involving local, national, and international participants. We consider all guests, artists in residency, and team members part of a temporary shared community, where everyone contributes to creating a harmonious coexistence in a small town.

Within this environment, individual routines and shared rhythms naturally develop.
Some months may include several group activities organized by our team or the artists in residency, while other months may be quieter. For this reason, it’s especially important to communicate your needs clearly and constructively.

Regarding working spaces, they are assigned monthly based on each artist’s needs and in agreement with our team.
If you have specific requirements, please let us know in advance. You may access your workspace at any time. All artists work independently and manage their own schedules and daily routines. Please note that, due to the structure of our main building, completely closed workspaces are not possible.

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 a more stable Wi-Fi connection 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.

*AADK is a family-friendly space and welcomes children. Pets are also allowed, provided that the responsible person stays in a private apartment. It is possible to arrange childcare services.

Our programs and activities involve local, national, and international participants. Those who are part of AADK Spain, as well as those who visit us, become agents within a temporary and shared community, in dialogue with the local community of Blanca’s residents. In this context, each person assumes the commitment to contribute to a respectful and harmonious coexistence within a small-scale environment.

We understand this experience as an opportunity for encounter, exchange, and engagement with the creative processes of other participants, as well as with the social fabric and everyday life of the place that hosts us.

We offer a range of personal care and support services, including access to bicycles (subject to availability), massage sessions (Shiatsu, Ayurveda, and classical), yoga sessions, extra cleaning services, English classes (individual or group), and childcare support. For more information, please, contact us.