His name petrichor will center on the province’s rich natural heritage and the Environmental Education Center (CEAM) near Tabarca Island. This initiative, organized by the Juan Gil-Albert Institute of Culture, aims to promote and share projects that safeguard the environment. The program offers a generous perk: a complimentary fifteen-day stay at the CEAM on Tabarca Island, inviting participants to immerse themselves in a hands-on learning environment focused on ecological protection.
To be selected for this new program, two teams will be formed, each consisting of five members: four contributors from the performing arts sphere—circus, dance, and theater—and a fifth member from a different discipline, such as biology, photography, or cinema. Each team will receive a grant of 4,500 euros to help cover residence-related costs, including care and transportation while staying on Tabarca.
The call’s theme centers on Alicante province’s natural heritage, inviting projects that advance the protection of the planet and its finite resources. This aligns with the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. The residency will unfold at CEAM Tabarca, which offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary environmental education program and a deep understanding of the island’s heritage values, while also providing accommodation to groups at no cost. The program runs during the specified residence window and includes full hosting for participating groups.
Julia Parra, Vice President for Culture, spoke on behalf of the Juan Gil-Albert Institute, expressing enthusiasm for this new project. She described it as a rare opportunity to create a genuine space for artist collaboration in a setting as inspiring as Tabarca. Parra emphasized the goal of fostering a renewed commitment to the performing arts while highlighting the value of environmental education.
Parra invited everyone interested to apply, noting that the initiative seeks to reaffirm support for performing arts and their role in environmental storytelling. Applications are open through the Cultural Institute’s electronic center, with a submission deadline announced as August 18. Prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare proposals that blend artistic creativity with ecological awareness, seeking to engage the broader public in conversations about sustainable practices and natural heritage preservation. For more information, references and program details are available through the Institute’s official channels.