Lyn Dallison - New Zealand
(Sculptor)
 
The artist residency, Arterra, is a rural residency in the small Portuguese village Lobao da Beira. the residency is located on the edge of the village, and a short walk passed beautiful farm gardens has you in the rural foothills. 
The studio spaces are in a working garden so it is a peaceful, reflective place.
The residents are very well supported with comfortable accommodation and a great administration team ready to help with any needs.
There is a nearby town, Tondela, with a comprehensive weekly market, a good range of shops, a cultural institute, and a very good museum.
Every effort is made at Arterra to support your artistic endeavours, and it is an inspiring place.
Mark Adato - USA
(Artist and Designer)

"Arterra is a peaceful retreat away from the ceaselessness of urban life. It was a chance to let my thinking find form in the expansive hills, vineyards, and back country paths along the river; an ideal setting for contemplation and focus. The rustic village stands set apart from the world, old stone walls and buildings seemed left over from a different time. I had a wonderful month there and greatly appreciated the energy of everyone involved. It was a perfect place to develop my work and a wonderful introduction to Portugal.
I'm hoping to be back again soon to continue where I left off.

Alison Whyte - Scotland
(Visual Artist)
Had a great time at ARTErra! Lovely rural location but also easy to travel to nearby towns and villages. I cycled around a lot and the ecopista is worth checking out. Micaela and staff are very friendly and couldn't be more helpful. We spent a great day exploring caramulo. Will be back in the future.

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Julia Montyka - USA(Writer, Actress)
I had the pleasure and privilege of spending 4 weeks at ARTErra in the late winter and early spring of 2015. It was, truly, a transformational creative experience. The work spaces are filled with light and the quiet of the Portuguese countryside and are conducive to the deepest kind of creative work. Most days, I walked the hills nearby where I could contemplate and write as needed/desired and was filled up by the verdant beauty, history, and peace that surrounded me. 

Micaela was the perfect hostess - always present when needed, but never hovering. Her expertise in media and audio-work, not to mention her encyclopedic knowledge of the area made my stay that much more exciting. She was always available with a cup of tea to discuss work, life, and everything under the sun- and I'm honored to now call her my friend. 

As for my work, what began as an idea was turned into a draft, which is now nearing completion. I can honestly say it wouldn't have happened without the peace, solitude, and beauty that ARTErra offers. Micaela has created a truly magnificent retreat for artists. A life changing place to work! 
 Lyn Dallison - Nova Zelandia
(Escultora)

"A residência artística , Arterra , é uma residência rural , na pequena aldeia Portuguesa Lobão da Beira . A residência está localizada  na aldeia , e a uma curta caminhada passa por belos jardins, fazendas, hortas... Os espaços de trabalho /estúdios estam  num jardim  , por isso é uma solução pacífica, lugar reflexivo. Os residentes estão muito bem apoiados com acomodações confortáveis ​​e uma grande equipe de administração pronta para ajudar com qualquer necessidade . Há uma cidade vizinha , Tondela, com um mercado semanal geral , uma boa variedade de lojas , um instituto cultural , e um muito bom museu . Todo esforço é feito na Arterra para apoiar os seus artistas , e é um lugar inspirador"



Mark Adato - EUA
(artista e designer)

ARTErra é um retiro tranquilo, longe da vida urbana esgotante. Foi a oportunidade de deixar o meu pensamento encontrar forma nas grandes colinas, vinhas, caminhos e carreiros ao longo do rio; um cenário ideal para a contemplação e concentração. A aldeia continua separada do mundo, muros de pedra e edifícios antigos, parece que sobraram de um tempo diferente. Tive um mês maravilhoso e apreciei imenso a energia de todos os envolvidos. É um lugar perfeito
para desenvolver o meu trabalho e uma maravilhosa introdução a Portugal .
​Espero estar de volta em breve para continuar a partir de onde parei.
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Alison Whyte -Escocia
Artista visual
 Tive um grande tempo no Arterra ! Linda localização rural, mas também fácil de viajar para cidades e vilas próximas .Andei imenso de bicicleta e a Ecopista vale a pena conferir . Micaela e a equipe são muito simpáticos e não poderiam ser mais prestáveis. Passamos um grande dia a explorar o  Caramulo . Estarei de volta no futuro.







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