NESTING RESIDENCY
A Year-Round Residency for grounded creative practice
Nectar's Nesting Residency is a flexible, year-round program designed for artists, writers, curators, researchers, designers, architects and cultural practitioners seeking uninterrupted time and space to develop their work.
Nestled in a rural property surrounded by Mediterranean landscapes, the residency offers a peaceful environment where creative practice can unfold at its own pace. Whether you are starting a new project, completing ongoing research, writing, experimenting, or simply looking for time to reflect, Nectar provides the ideal setting to disconnect from everyday routines and reconnect with your practice.
Unlike many residency programs, the Nesting Residency allows participants to choose the dates that best fit their schedule, making it an ideal option for independent professionals looking for flexibility throughout the year.
A Year-Round Residency for grounded creative practice
Nectar's Nesting Residency is a flexible, year-round program designed for artists, writers, curators, researchers, designers, architects and cultural practitioners seeking uninterrupted time and space to develop their work.
Nestled in a rural property surrounded by Mediterranean landscapes, the residency offers a peaceful environment where creative practice can unfold at its own pace. Whether you are starting a new project, completing ongoing research, writing, experimenting, or simply looking for time to reflect, Nectar provides the ideal setting to disconnect from everyday routines and reconnect with your practice.
Unlike many residency programs, the Nesting Residency allows participants to choose the dates that best fit their schedule, making it an ideal option for independent professionals looking for flexibility throughout the year.
THE SPACE
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Accommodation
The Studio
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The kitchen
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The surroundings
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Who can apply
The residency is open to visual artists, writers and poets, curators, researchers, designers, architects, filmmakers, musicians, cultural practitioners, creative entrepreneurs, and interdisciplinary practitioners.
Duration
Residency Fee
€250 per person / week
The residency fee includes:
Additional guest fees:
Food options
Residents may choose the option that best suits their needs.
1) Self-Catered (included)
Residents purchase and prepare their own meals using the fully equipped private kitchen.
2) Grocery Service (+€20/day) = 140€ x week
Prefer to focus entirely on your work?
Nectar can take care of the grocery shopping before your arrival, providing a fully stocked kitchen with fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, locally sourced products and everyday essentials (bread, pasta, rice, legumes, milk, eggs, coffee, tea, olive oil, spices, etc.). Residents prepare their own meals at their own pace.
Optional Professional Support
For residents wishing to make the most of their stay, Nectar offers optional professional mentoring services.
Curatorial Mentoring
€120
A personalised curatorial session including tailored feedback on your project and artistic practice.
Depending on your needs, this may include:
€120
Designed for artists preparing future exhibitions, publications or funding applications.
Includes:
How to apply
We welcome applications throughout the year.
To apply, simply send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line "Application – Nesting Residency", including:
Why Nectar?
Nectar is more than a place to stay.
It is a space intentionally designed for focused creative practice, meaningful conversations and slower rhythms of living.
We believe that research, rest, experimentation and reflection are valuable forms of artistic practice. Residents are not expected to produce a final exhibition or public outcome. Surrounded by nature, yet connected to an international network of artists and cultural practitioners, the residency offers the time, infrastructure and support needed to deepen your work without the pressure of production or deadlines.
Whether you come to write, research, create or simply think, Nectar offers the conditions for ideas to grow.
The residency is open to visual artists, writers and poets, curators, researchers, designers, architects, filmmakers, musicians, cultural practitioners, creative entrepreneurs, and interdisciplinary practitioners.
Duration
- Minimum stay: 1 week (6 nights/ 7 nights)
- Maximum stay: 3 weeks
- Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to availability.
Residency Fee
€250 per person / week
The residency fee includes:
- Private accommodation
- Private bathroom
- Exclusive access to a spacious outdoor kitchen
- Indoor and outdoor studios and workspaces
- Access to Nectar's tools, materials and equipment (subject to availability)
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Shared gardens and communal spaces
- Basic technical support throughout your stay
- 1 hour of curatorial and technical support
Additional guest fees:
- Extra adult: €125 per week
- Child (5 years and older): €70 per week
Food options
Residents may choose the option that best suits their needs.
1) Self-Catered (included)
Residents purchase and prepare their own meals using the fully equipped private kitchen.
2) Grocery Service (+€20/day) = 140€ x week
Prefer to focus entirely on your work?
Nectar can take care of the grocery shopping before your arrival, providing a fully stocked kitchen with fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, locally sourced products and everyday essentials (bread, pasta, rice, legumes, milk, eggs, coffee, tea, olive oil, spices, etc.). Residents prepare their own meals at their own pace.
Optional Professional Support
For residents wishing to make the most of their stay, Nectar offers optional professional mentoring services.
Curatorial Mentoring
€120
A personalised curatorial session including tailored feedback on your project and artistic practice.
Depending on your needs, this may include:
- Conceptual development
- Portfolio review
- Exhibition strategies
- Writing and editing artist statements
- Catalogue texts
- Grant application advice
- Project development
€120
Designed for artists preparing future exhibitions, publications or funding applications.
Includes:
- Professional photographic documentation of your work and/or creative process
- Advice on portfolio presentation
- Guidance on communication and online presence
- Personalised introductions to relevant curators, institutions, collaborators or professional networks whenever appropriate
How to apply
We welcome applications throughout the year.
To apply, simply send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line "Application – Nesting Residency", including:
- A short bio or CV
- A few words about your current practice
- A brief note describing what you hope to explore during your stay at Nectar
- Your preferred dates
- Whether you will be coming alone or accompanied (partner, friend or child)
Why Nectar?
Nectar is more than a place to stay.
It is a space intentionally designed for focused creative practice, meaningful conversations and slower rhythms of living.
We believe that research, rest, experimentation and reflection are valuable forms of artistic practice. Residents are not expected to produce a final exhibition or public outcome. Surrounded by nature, yet connected to an international network of artists and cultural practitioners, the residency offers the time, infrastructure and support needed to deepen your work without the pressure of production or deadlines.
Whether you come to write, research, create or simply think, Nectar offers the conditions for ideas to grow.
