Author: Saba

Drap-Art and the Sitges City Council open the call for participation in the 8th edition of the Sitges Festival of Sustainable Art and Creativity, which will take place from August 2 to September 21, 2025, at the Miramar Cultural Centre.

The festival offers a platform for artists working in the fields of sustainability, creative reuse, and the transformation of waste into art.

The call is open to artists from any background and includes the following disciplines:

• Art exhibition
• Interventions in public and urban space
• Performances and shows
• Workshops and co-creations
• Fair of art, design and crafts with recycled materials
• Film and talks

Production costs and fees for public space activities and interventions will be covered according to the needs of each project and the available budget.

Proposals can be submitted until July 15, 2025.

Check the guidelines:

Call guidelines

Inscriu-te:

Sign up:

Coming soon: open call for the Drap-Art Festival 2025 in Barcelona
Stay tuned, as we will soon share all the information to take part in our most emblematic annual event.

Sunday 8 June 2025 at the Centre d’Estudis del Mar

To mark World Oceans Day, we are hosting a collective art activity for families and participants of all ages, taking place on Sunday 8 June 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Centre d’Estudis del Mar in Sitges (Passeig Marítim, 72).

Together, we will co-create a collective artwork using materials and waste collected from the beaches of Sitges during the European Day for the Prevention of Waste in Natural Spaces held on 11 May.

With this initiative, we aim to raise awareness of one of today’s most urgent environmental challenges: plastic pollution in the oceans, which severely threatens marine biodiversity and coastal ecosystems. It is estimated that between 80 and 200 million tonnes of plastic currently float in the world’s oceans, with long-lasting impacts throughout the food chain.

The resulting artwork will be showcased in the upcoming edition of Sitges ReciclArt. This activity is also part of the Edunauta Passport project, promoted by the Sitges City Council, which supports equal access to educational opportunities outside the school environment.

Registrations open until Friday 6 June
Limited capacity: 30 people
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 938 945 154 | cem@diba.cat

Venue: Centre d’Estudis del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 72 – Sitges
Date: Sunday 8 June 2025
Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Free activity with prior registration

From June 6 to 29, 2025, Fundació Baleària presents the exhibition “Mediterranean Sustainable Art” at the “El Taller Turia” Room in Els Magazinos, Dénia. This group exhibition gives voice to artists committed to sustainability and environmental awareness through art. The initiative is organized in collaboration with Drap-Art and the Associació Art amb B.

The artworks have been created using recovered materials such as plastics, fabrics, fishing nets and ropes, microplastics, and other waste, giving them new life as pieces with artistic value and renewed meaning. The exhibition also features creations made from natural and marine elements such as wood, roots, sea sponges, or posidonia, transformed into artworks of great poetic strength.

This exhibition aims to create a space for collective reflection and to highlight the work of artists who foster a conscious dialogue with their environment, proposing through creativity a new way of relating to the planet.

Opening:
Friday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m.
“El Taller Turia” Room – Els Magazinos
Carrer Pont, 19 · Dénia

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Participating artists:
Aina Lúa · Animal de Bancal · Antonio Mengual Galindo · De Tripas Aerosol · Fusta de Peix · Cati Bauzà · Cristian Lanfranchi · Elena Martí Manzanares · Enric Servera · Francesc Ramis Oliver · Ranart · Leela Romeo · Lisa Rubin · Magda Triay · Toni Riera · Vicent “Vitamina”

Sunday, May 25 at Nau Bostik

Drap-Art will take part for the first time in the Sustainable Art Fair of Barcelona (FAS-B), which will celebrate its third edition this coming Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Nau Bostik. As part of this collaboration, Drap-Art will participate as a partner organisation, with its own space and a specific programme within the fair.

At 12 p.m., the talk “Sustainable Art as a Tool for Social Transformation” will be presented by Tanja Grass, president of Drap-Art. The session will offer a retrospective look at Drap-Art’s journey as a pioneering reference in the field of sustainable art and its role as a driver of social change through artistic practice.

Throughout the day, six artists associated with Drap-Art will present their projects at individual stands within the fair, showcasing how art can be circular, committed and transformative. The event, free of charge, will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and include a wide range of workshops, live podcasts and activities that invite reflection on how we create, consume and live.

FAS-B is a gathering space for projects that advocate for a more conscious, local and human approach to life and creation. Visitors will find unique objects made with care, responsibility and creativity, as well as activities to relearn, repair and rethink collectively.

Location: Nau Bostik, Barcelona
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Drap-Art talk at 12 p.m.)
Free entry

Special thanks – Gòtic Festival 2025

We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined Drap-Art’s activities during the Gòtic Festival 2025. Carme Simó Square was filled with creativity, sustainability and neighbourhood spirit, with workshops, music and performances such as Serpentina and Hospital del Infierno by the Twisted Fairground company. Thank you to all who took part and made the event so special.

The Gòtic turns into a hotbed of sustainable creativity!

From May 9 to 11, Plaça Carme Simó will become the epicentre of the 2025 Gòtic Festival, thanks to the collaboration between Drap-Art and El Borsí per al Barri. Get ready for three vibrant days where art, music, recycling, and shared creativity take centre stage.

This year, the festival embraces a playful, sustainable spirit designed for all ages. Dive into a weekend full of street parties, workshops to spark your creativity, surprising performances, family-friendly activities, the energy of live music, immersive DJ sets, and many more surprises awaiting you around every corner of the square.

Throughout the weekend, the streets will come alive with the fascinating attractions and performances of Twisted Fairground, an innovative project by Matt Knight. It explores the dialogue between artistic installation, automated puppets, and physical theatre, featuring installations that will make you reflect, shows that will captivate you, and theatrical performances with various actors. Discover a constantly evolving world within an early 20th-century amusement park, reimagined for the present day.

Additionally, during the festivities, you can visit the information points of the following organisations:

• Drap-Art (May 9, 10 and 11): Get to know our association of artists, cultural managers and creatives from various disciplines, united by a common goal: using art as a powerful tool to raise awareness of the ecological disasters caused by our consumer society. Discover our activities and proposals for adopting alternative and more sustainable lifestyles.
• El Borsí per al Barri (May 9, 10 and 11): Meet the group of neighbours from the Gòtic neighbourhood who, with the support of other organisations and social movements, are fighting for a dream: to turn the iconic Borsí building into a space dedicated to artistic experimentation, creation and dissemination for the neighbourhood and the city.
• Arrels Fundació (May 10): Learn about the crucial work of this foundation, which works tirelessly to support the most vulnerable people living on the streets of Barcelona. Discover how they provide holistic support to help them lead as autonomous a life as possible, offering guidance, social care, basic services, and accommodation for those in the most chronic situations. Also learn about their efforts to raise public awareness of poverty and denounce injustice, seeking solutions together with local authorities and citizens to make the motto #nobodysleepingonthestreet a reality.

FRIDAY, MAY 9: Let the festival begin with rhythm and creativity!
From 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., the square will burst with energy through DJ digital sets that will get you dancing nonstop:

• D-2000: Electronic Latin Grooves to start the night with flavour.
• DJ Kiño: An explosive blend of cumbia and salsa.
•  Veacks: Latin beats and afro house to get your body moving.
•  Cherman: Cumbia and danceable rarities for the curious.

You’ll also be able to explore a fascinating showcase of sustainable crafts featuring unique creators and proposals:

• Amuletos: Jewellery and amulets that blend protection with sustainable style.
• Antidoto28: Fashion, graphics and underground music with a futuristic aesthetic.
• Gds Collage: Visual art that reimagines communication through urban collage.
• Giújuba Studio: The endearing illustrated world of Jujuba and her fun adventures.
• Glam Punk: Custom clothing design with a bold “glam” philosophy and punk spirit.
• Helena Torres Design: Sustainable fashion creations with punk aesthetics, turning discarded materials into cult pieces.
• Lai Diez Roig: Visual storytelling through art, photography and design, inspired by nature and poetry.
• Maral Joies: Unique handcrafted jewellery made with high-quality metals and asymmetric designs.
• Musa Mundi: Fair and ethical jewellery that promotes social and environmental awareness in every piece.
• Yosoyo: Genderless, sizeless, seasonless fashion advocating for universal and inclusive beauty.

SATURDAY, MAY 10: A day to enjoy art and music!
From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., music remains centre stage with DJ sets by:

• DJ Kiño: A double dose of energy with cumbia vs. salsa on vinyl and a mix of tropical bass and perreo sabroso.
• Veacks: A sound journey through afro latin grooves on vinyl and a fusion of latin and afro house.
• Cherman: A trip through 60s and 70s Latin music on vinyl, followed by indie dance and tropical fusion.

You’ll also have the chance to reconnect with the artisans who amazed you on Friday: Amuletos, Antidoto28, Gds Collage, Giújuba Studio, Glam Punk, Helena Torres Design, Lai Diez Roig and Maral Joies.
And you’ll get to meet new sustainable craft talents!:

• Candles.Tina Studio: Handmade candles made from 100% natural soy wax, with a commitment to sustainability, unique design, and exclusive aromas.
• Ediciones Raritas: An independent publishing house that will surprise you with zines, screen prints and quirky “risographies” full of humour and underground aesthetics.

SUNDAY, MAY 11: A grand finale with musical vermouth and awareness!
To close the 2025 Gòtic Festival, activities will run from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a live musical vermouth with the infectious rhythms of Fastidio Tropical. And for a golden ending, experience the return of DJ energy with vinyl sessions from the epic duo DJ Kiño vs Cherman.

You’ll also be able to take part in fun and educational recycling games organised by Hache Creativa, the project by Héctor Escudero, which uses art, training and workshops to raise awareness about the importance of reducing plastic and other waste.

In the sustainable craft section, you’ll have another chance to meet and purchase creations by Amuletos, Candles.Tina Studio, Gds Collage, Giújuba Studio, Glam Punk, Helena Torres Design, Lai Diez Roig, Maral Joies and Musa Mundi.

And joining on Sunday is Rabal.925, bringing their sustainable handcrafted jewellery, made from reclaimed .925 silver and recycled noble woods. They apply traditional techniques passed down through generations to create unique pieces with ecological awareness.

DJs and musicians

Some of the exhibitors from the artisan fair

Don’t miss this amazing celebration at Carme Simó Square! Three days of art, music, sustainability and community gathering await you in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.

As part of the activities we’ve prepared for the Gòtic Festival 2025, we’re offering a textile basketry workshop — a creative opportunity to learn how to transform unused clothing into practical and decorative objects such as baskets, rugs, or other personal creations.

The workshop is aimed at people with basic sewing skills or simply a strong desire to learn hand stitching. Participants are welcome to bring an old piece of clothing to incorporate into their project. Left-handed participants or anyone who prefers may also bring their own scissors for added comfort.

The workshop will take place on Sunday, May 11, at Espai Borsí per al Barri, and will run for a total of 4 hours, split into two sessions: from 12 to 2 p.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m., with a break in between. The cost is €30, covering materials.

The session will be led by Marcela Palm, a cultural agent with extensive experience in organising sociocultural workshops and events with a strong focus on sustainability and resource reuse.

To participate, please register in advance by sending an email to: info@drap-art.org

You can find more information about the workshop at: www.ewe-upcycling.info or on Instagram: @atelier.ewe

Organized by Drap-Art and Borsí per al Barri.

AdAF (Association of Artists of Formentera), with the support of the Island Council of Formentera, announces the open call for the 4th edition of Tardor d’Art, an exhibition that promotes the most experimental, personal, and committed forms of contemporary art, stepping away from commercial logic to focus on the expressive and reflective power of art.

Tardor d’Art will take place from October 2 to 11, 2025, across three emblematic venues in Sant Francesc: the Exhibition Hall “Ajuntament Vell”, the Antoni Tur “Gabrielet” Center, and the Ses Eres Garden — the latter serving as the setting for installations, performances, and public space interactions.

The call is open to artists from around the world, with priority given to those residing in the Balearic Islands or with ties to Formentera. Between 14 and 18 artists will be selected for the exhibitions, and 2 to 5 projects for public space interventions (Ses Eres Garden), workshops, live music, performances or talks.

Proposals can be submitted until June 14, 2025 by sending a PDF dossier including a short biography, images of the artworks, and technical information to: tardordart@drap-art.org.

Check the full open call guidelines here

The new initiative Barcino Art Map, which brings together 16 workshops and galleries set up within the ancient Roman wall of Barcelona, has incorporated Drap-Art as a friendly entity. This project aims to highlight the cultural richness of the Gothic Quarter and offer a unique artistic route for both Barcelonans and visitors, promoting urban tourism that combines history and contemporary expression.

Among the spaces that are part of the map, the following stand out:

1. 1. Alejandro Miras Atelier – www.alejandromiras.com

   2. Jaume Tenes Art Gallery – jaumetenes.com

   3. Javier Blanco Art – javierblanco.art

   4. Blue Frame Gallery – blueframegallery.com

   5. Ciutat7 Gallery – larakolabarcelona.com

   6. Montalbetti Art Gallery – mgmontalbetti.com

   7. Peio Quin Art – peioquintana.mozello.com

   8. Barcel-one – barcel-one.com

   9. Metal&Co Gallery Studio

   10. Torre 27 – martadarder.com

   11. François Darras

   12. Gallery C6 – galleryc6.com

   13. Port Gallery – portgallerybarcelona.com

   14. Drap-Art Gallery – drap-art.org

   15. Base Elements – baseelements.net

   16. PAAM – paam-project.com

With this integration, Drap-Art reaffirms its commitment to sustainable art and enriches Barcelona’s cultural fabric. The collaboration with Barcino Art Map opens up new opportunities to explore the artistic spaces of the Gothic Quarter, creating a dynamic platform that unites tradition and innovation in the heart of the city.

Open calls for artists, workshop facilitators and podcasters

The Sustainable Art Fair of Barcelona (FAS-B) will celebrate its 3rd edition on the 25th of May 2025, and for the first time Drap-Art is collaborating as a partner organization, with a dedicated space within the fair and a talk on art and sustainability.

We invite the entire Drap-Art community to join this fair that brings together art, sustainability and social transformation. This year there will be three open calls:

• Art Fair – To exhibit and sell artwork and/or sustainable crafts.
• Workshops – For participatory and creative proposals aimed at family or general audiences.
• Podcast Corner – To take part in the live micro-podcast series with critical, creative and/or experimental proposals.

All three calls are open to anyone interested, and we encourage you to submit your proposal through the official FAS-B application forms.

In addition, Drap-Art will internally select 5 artists to occupy the tables in its space within the fair.

👉 Check the guidelines and apply:

Call guidelines and application forms

Places are limited. Don’t miss out!

On March 26 and 27, Drap-Art will take part in the Zero Waste Festival at Palo Alto Barcelona, an event that brings together initiatives that promote sustainability, reuse, and the circular economy. Over two days, the public will discover pioneering projects and learn more about Drap-Art’s work in the field of creative recycling and sustainable art. Tickets can be purchased through the official website: festivalresiduzero.org.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, March 27, the finissage of the Drap-Art Illes “Go green go blue” exhibition will take place at the Fundació Cuixart, marking the end of a show that has connected the island territory with a transformative vision of sustainable art. This exhibition has provided an opportunity to highlight Balearic artists working with creative recycling and to build bridges between disciplines, territories, and diverse audiences.

Through these two actions, Drap-Art continues to weave alliances and create spaces for connection between art, community, and the environment.

🗳️VOTE HERE!

If you need help voting, check out the tutorial we have prepared here or call us at 932684889.

If you prefer to vote in person, you can go to one of the designated in-person support points in Barcelona, where they will guide you through the registration process on the platform and help you cast your electronic vote. Check it out here.

With the increase in waste and the lack of environmental awareness, we want to launch Re(Ciclat)Barna, a community space in the Gothic Quarter to promote reuse, recycling, and sustainable creativity. It will be a meeting point for organizations and neighbors, where we can share knowledge, create with discarded materials, and reduce the “use-and-dispose” culture.

How will this space help?

• It will improve environmental awareness and action in the neighborhood.
• It will boost creativity and the use of reused materials.
• It will connect the community with sustainable initiatives.
• It will attract visitors interested in responsible consumption and the circular economy.

To make it happen, we need your vote!

Help us transform the Gothic Quarter into a more sustainable neighborhood!

The city of Barcelona bids farewell to Tere Caja, a tireless activist and a driving force behind the Gothic Quarter’s community struggles. As a key figure in the Plataforma Borsí, she dedicated her life to defending the rights of local residents and preserving the social fabric in the face of speculative forces transforming the city’s historic center.

With unwavering determination, Tere Caja became a leading voice in the fight for a Gothic Quarter that belongs to its people, working to turn the Borsí into a space for the community. Thanks to her drive and ability to mobilize, she gathered collective efforts to shape projects that prioritized public interest over urban commodification.

From Drap-Art and from all the spaces where she left her mark, we want to remember her with deep gratitude and admiration. Her commitment and fighting spirit will continue to inspire future generations.

Thank you for everything, Tere. Your legacy will keep growing.