Artist Open Call: Costa Del Arte - International Art Residency & Art Reality Show

Description

Costa Del Arte – Unique Art Reality Show in Marbella, Spain. October 25 – November 1, 2025

Costa Del Arte is a one-week, live-streamed international art residency and reality experience filmed inside the legendary beachfront Villa El Martinete in Marbella. 7 artists. 7 days. Daily livestreams, challenges, performances, real-time auctions, and a final gala + highlight episodes for wider distribution.

We welcome artist from all over the world in any type of artforms to apply.

Location: El Martinete – a legendary beachfront villa with 2,000 sqm of creative space.
Once owned by flamenco legend Antonio “El Bailarín” and visited by Picasso, this historic mansion features the only private pool with a Picasso. The villa normally rents for around €10,000 per day — making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and create in an iconic setting.

Format:
Art residency meets real-time creative reality show
Live, work, enjoy and eat in a magical house and swim in the pool with the picasso replica.
Group and solo challenges
Performances, interviews, and live creation
Film production for online release and international art audiences

We Provide
A life-changing experience, global visibility, and lifelong artist connections
Full accommodation in the villa for the entire stay
Airport pickup from Málaga if needed
Creative materials and production support
It costs nothing to apply. It costs nothing to participate if selected.
The only thing you pay for is your travel to and from Málaga.