The Residency Program
"The object isn't to make art, it is to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable." -Robert Henri
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The Residency Experience
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Senda d’Arte hosts just four exclusive, two-week residencies each year during spring, late summer, and fall. To preserve a quiet focus and close-knit community, each cohort is limited to 4 to 6 multidisciplinary artists. The heartbeat of the residency centers around three shared, catered meals designed to set the tone, build connection, and celebrate your time here. These gatherings extend into an open salon-style setting on the terrace, where each resident is given the floor to present a topic of choice—offering a dedicated space to honor every individual practice and spark collective inspiration.
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Why Senda d'Arte?
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Artists come to Senda d’Arte to step out of the noise of modern life and into a landscape designed for deep focus. The unique alchemy of this place lies in its ability to offer the perfect balance of independence and connection. It is an environment that respects the solitude needed to birth new ideas while providing a warm, supportive network of peers when you choose to step out of your personal process. Whether you meander through your thoughts or set forth with a strong compass, our sanctuary will embrace your creativity in tranquility, beauty, and shared community.
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What Makes Senda d'Arte Unique?
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A Living Metaphor for the Creative Path: True to our name, the physical environment encourages you to carve out your own artistic trail. The natural rhythm of the valley dictates a slower, intentional pace of life that directly feeds your output.
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The Historic House: A deeply characterful, restored heritage home engineered specifically for creators. It provides a rare combination of private, quiet rooms for introspection, communal areas designed to spark dialogue, and significant studio space indoors and out to create.
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The Optimized Landscape: The geography itself acts as an extension of the studio. From the dramatic limestone cliffs to the hidden rivers, the wild, evocative Asturian landscape serves as both an open-air canvas and a boundless source of raw inspiration.
Meet a few artists who have experienced a residency at Senda d'Arte. . .
"Senda is a magical place. A quiet garden in the midst of the charming town of San Martin de Teverga. I will return!" -past resident
"The house is exquisite. The space to create is endless. I am inspired and deeply grateful for this space and place." --past resident
Residency FAQ's
Senda d'Arte hosts residencies in the blissful shoulder seasons. When the weather is usually sublime, the crouds in the streets minimal, but still vibrant. Â
Usually April and May, September and October.Â
Three studios with easels, work tables, and large sinks.
The ceramic studio includes a state‑of‑the‑art medium kiln (98 liters / 3.5 cubic feet); there are no wheels for throwing.
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We don’t have a press for printmaking, but we do have barens, rollers, and a small set of traditional tools—ask about what’s available when you apply.
Most disposible materials are the responsibility of the artist. Â
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There are several good art supply stores in Oviedo. There are others that deliver. Once accepted, we are happy to help you source what you need.Â
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For ceramics, there is a great store in Colloto, near Oviedo. You will need private transport to get there.!
Join the waitlist for 2027 pricing. Â
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Price includes accommodations, access to studios, three catered meals!Â
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Travel and all other meals and incidentals are the responsibility of the artist.Â
Oh! this is perhaps the best part of Senda d'Arte. . . the desire to stay. The desire to finish a project or dive into another. Â
Some people invision two weeks as to too short. For all of these reasons, there is occassionally the opportunity to stay longer. These are addressed in a case by case basis and by request.Â