03 OCT | 9 am to 6 pm | Claustre del Carme, Maó
EMPEZAR DESDE LA SOMBRA
Think about how strange your shadow is: it is at once proof that you are here, placed somewhere between the sun and what your silhouette is projected onto, and at the same time it is a portion of space you can never occupy, since you will never be able to coincide with your own shadow. A shadow is at once you and not you, like a photograph.
This workshop consists of three parts. It will begin with a talk by the artist about how shadows play a fundamental role in his work. This will be followed by a brief practical activity, in which participants will be invited to compose a small series of photographs linked to this theme. The rest of the workshop will be dedicated to individual sessions so that participants can show their photographs and ongoing projects to the artist and receive feedback on them.
OBJECTIVES
· To reflect on shadow in relation to photography.
· To develop strategies of observation and photographic production based on everyday phenomena.
· To experiment with the creation of a brief photographic series based on a conceptual brief.
· To receive individualised feedback on photographic projects in development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· Participation in this activity will be carried out through a selection process.
· The selection will be made based on the clarity, quality and interest of the projects or portfolios submitted.
· Available places: 12 participants.
· The organisation will notify all candidates of the outcome of the FIRST CALL by email on August 10, 2026. The result of the SECOND CALL will be communicated before September 2.
· Selected participants must confirm their attendance within 7 calendar days of receiving the notification.
· Students and emerging creators over the age of 18 may participate.
· The activity will be conducted in Spanish.
· If you live outside Menorca, participants may contact the organisation for information on accommodation options: produccio.mdf@gmail.com
REGISTRATION PROCESS
· Applications must be submitted through the official registration form for the FIRST CALL before July 31, 2026. *In case of vacancies, there will be a SECOND CALL until August 24 (Limited places).
· The following documentation must be attached in a single PDF file (maximum 10 MB). The document must be in Spanish to facilitate the mentor’s understanding.
- DNI or NIE.
- Photographic project or portfolio (maximum 10 pages).
- Artistic CV (maximum 2 pages).
REGISTRATION
Federico Clavarino is a visual artist, researcher and teacher. He studied Creative Writing at the Scuola Holden by Alessandro Baricco in Turin and Documentary Photography at the BlankPaper School in Madrid. He has also obtained a Master’s degree in Research (2021) and a doctorate (2025) at the Royal College of Art in London. To date he has published eight books and his work has been exhibited throughout Europe, in the official programme of festivals, galleries and museums. He was a teacher at the BlankPaper School between 2012 and 2017, and currently teaches classes and workshops internationally, in collaboration with museums, schools and universities.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
03 OCT | 9 am to 6 pm | Claustre del Carme, Maó
MÉS ENLLÀ DE LA FOTOGRAFIA
Portfolio review offers an individualized working space aimed at visual artists working with image-based media. Each participant will be able to present their project to Paul de Sorbier, director of Maison Salvan and independent curator, in order to receive critical feedback, curatorial guidance, and tools to strengthen the presentation of their artistic work. This meeting also aims to foster professional connections that may lead to future collaborations, artist residencies, or exhibition projects linked to the curator’s professional network.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· Participation in this activity will be carried out through a selection process.
· The selection will be made based on the clarity, quality and interest of the portfolios submitted.
· Available places: 5 participants.
· The organisation will notify all candidates of the outcome of the FIRST CALL by email on August 10, 2026. The result of the SECOND CALL will be communicated before September 2.
· Selected participants must confirm their attendance within 7 calendar days of receiving the notification.
· Emerging and established creators of legal age, born in or residing in Spain, may participate.
· The activity will be conducted in French or English.
· If you live outside Menorca, participants may contact the organisation for information on accommodation options: produccio.mdf@gmail.com
REGISTRATION PROCESS
· Applications must be submitted through the official registration form for the FIRST CALL before July 31, 2026. *In case of vacancies, there will be a SECOND CALL until August 24 (Limited places).
· The following documentation must be attached in a single PDF file (maximum 10 MB). The document must be in Catalan or Spanish.
- DNI or NIE.
- Portfolio (maximum 10 pages).
- Artistic CV (maximum 2 pages).
REGISTRATION
Paul de Sorbier. Since 2007 has led the Maison Salvan art center (Labège, France), where he oversees artistic direction, exhibition curatorship, editorial project development, and mentorship of artists in residence. He is also the driving force behind Maison Salvan’s artothèque, a public art collection recently inaugurated.
At the same time, he maintains an intense activity as an independent curator and actively participates in French professional networks such as Air de Midi and Documents d’artistes Occitanie. He has curated exhibitions in France and Senegal, launched artist residency projects, and served on artist selection juries at both art schools and public institutions. He is also the author of numerous critical texts on artists and contemporary art exhibitions.”