Author: Saba

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 Municipal 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

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.

From March 4 to 27, the Cuixart Foundation in Palafrugell will host “Drap-Art Illes”, an exhibition bringing together a selection of artists from the Balearic Islands and featuring the special participation of Jeff Midghall, an English artist residing in Palafrugell. This exhibition was part of the Drap-Art’24 Festival and now arrives in Palafrugell to continue promoting the dialogue between art and sustainability.

Inspired by the documentary “Designing Tomorrow” and the 2030 Agenda, “Drap-Art Illes” aims to spark collective reflection on creativity, material reuse, and the construction of a more sustainable future. Throughout the month, local schoolchildren will visit the exhibition as part of an environmental and artistic awareness program.

The exhibition features the participation of the following artists from the Balearic Islands:

• Creatives for the Planet
• Sol Couregges Boné
• Dani Fulla
• Ezequiel Herrera
• Emeric Jacob
• Maria Teresa Matilla
• Enric Servera
• Jorge Traverso

Additionally, the exhibition will include Jeff Midghall as a guest artist. Born in Liverpool and trained in sculpture and painting, Midghall has exhibited in prestigious venues such as the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.

The exhibition will be open until March 27 at the Cuixart Foundation, located at Carrer Miquel Vincke i Meyer, 12, 17200 Palafrugell.

We are very pleased to have received so many proposals for this call. It has been a difficult task to make a selection among so much talent and diversity, but after much reflection, we have finally arrived at a choice that reflects the spirit and creativity we want to share with all of you.

We are excited to announce that we have the 24 participants for this new season of the Drap-Art ’25 market. Each year, our market becomes a space where innovative ideas, unique products, and quality craftsmanship can be discovered in the heart of Barcelona.

AC Colecciones Recicladas, Forquillart, I/A Jewels, TAMdrum, Lanau, Síndrome de Diógenes, Bicho Robot, GdS Collage, Canilo, Producciones Pikulinas, rabal .925, Ellipsis Notes, Angie Artesanias, Natt Glass & Design, Palola, El árbol design, Almau Barcelona, Zueva Art, Bob Art Factory, Lai Díez Fotografia, Musa Mundi, Kandela, Yosoyo i Monona

The vendors will occupy their spaces from the first weekend of March until the last one in December. Throughout the year, we will have the opportunity to enjoy their works and a vibrant, creative atmosphere, where visitors can explore the beauty, uniqueness, and spirit of handmade creations.

Lanau

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Síndrome de Diógenes

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Lai Diez Fotografia

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Ellipsis Notes

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Natt Glass & Design

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Forquillart

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I/A Jewels

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Bob Art Factory

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Palola

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Monona

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TAMdrum

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Zebraba

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Producciones Pikulinas

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Yosoyo

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Musa Mundi

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GdS Collage

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El árbol design

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Soul Colour

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Canilo

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Balansí

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Almau Barcelona

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Kandela

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Angie Artesanias

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Zueva Art

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AC Colecciones Recicladas

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Libretas artesanales Creta

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rabal .925

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Bicho Robot

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