IAC Ouro Preto opens artistic residency applications while revealing Carmela Gross's 1978 creative process
The Instituto de Arte Contemporânea in Ouro Preto has announced open applications for its artistic residency program. Simultaneously, the institution is presenting 'Carimbos,' an exhibition that unveils the creative process of artist Carmela Gross for a show originally mounted in 1978. This archival presentation focuses on the preparatory work and conceptual development behind Gross's historical exhibition. The residency opportunity represents an ongoing institutional commitment to supporting contemporary artistic production. Both initiatives highlight the IAC's dual role in preserving artistic heritage while fostering new work. The archival display provides rare insight into a specific moment in Brazilian contemporary art history. The residency program offers a platform for artists to engage with the institution's resources and context.
Key facts
- Instituto de Arte Contemporânea de Ouro Preto has opened applications for an artistic residency
- The institution is presenting the exhibition 'Carimbos'
- 'Carimbos' reveals the creative process of artist Carmela Gross
- The exhibition focuses on Gross's work for a show originally presented in 1978
- The residency program supports contemporary artistic production
- The archival exhibition provides insight into historical artistic processes
- Both initiatives are currently active at the IAC
- The institution is located in Ouro Preto
Entities
Artists
- Carmela Gross
Institutions
- Instituto de Arte Contemporânea de Ouro Preto
Locations
- Ouro Preto
- Brazil