Exhibition & Concert: Guardians of the Sea
May 1 to 3, 2026
Pax Musica: Guardians of the Sea Exhibition and Concert
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About
The sea is whispering. The artists are responding.
We are pleased to invite you to an exhibition weekend in the heart of La Rocabella, a moment suspended between art, nature and conviviality, facing the Mediterranean.
60 artists gathered for 6 months around different artistic fields: ceramic sculpture, comics and illustration, music, documentary film, photography.
After Bord de terre, bord de mer, La Rocabella continues its dialogue between art and environment with Les Gardiennes de la Mer.
Nourished by contemporary and mythological marine figures, this new chapter explores the fragility of the Mediterranean and pays tribute to those who watch over it, in silence, with consistency.
Designed as an open starting point, this theme offered the 60 artists a space for free, intimate and sensitive research.
Come and find out what they did with it.
Exhibition information:
Free entry
Dates: From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Information Concerts Designed in collaboration with the musicians of Pax Musica:
Free admission upon reservation
Dates: Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2, 2026
Schedule: 17:00
Duration: 60 minutes
Residents
FAQ
What is the duration of the residency?
Depending on the themes, a residency can last from one week to several months, which gives participants enough time to immerse themselves in the environment and carry out their projects successfully.
Who can participate in a residency?
The residency is open to artists and researchers aged 21 and over and of all levels of experience. Priority is given to those who wish to exchange with their peers or with other creatives from other disciplines. The selection is based on an application file, which includes a project proposal, a portfolio and a statement of interest. A panel of competent experts reviews all applications.
Are there any costs associated with the residence?
All essential expenses are covered: accommodation, full board, housekeeping, consumables, round-trip transportation, as well as access to shared tools and spaces required for collective projects. Residents remain responsible for their personal expenses and any specific costs related to their individual projects. An artistic grant is also awarded to support each residency.
Does the residency include coaching or mentoring?
Each residence is specific. Depending on the themes, participants can have access to personalized coaching and mentoring from renowned experts in their field. Storytelling and pitch training workshops are also often included in programs to help residents better value their work.
Are international applications welcomed?
We welcome applications from around the world for a portion of our residencies. The diversity of perspectives is highly valued in our program and the common language is English.
Please consult the specific residences to see which are in French and which in English.
Are-the residents alone on site ?
During the winter residency periods, Rocabella focuses on its artist-in-residence program.
What is a creative residency in La Rocabella?
Artistic residencies are periods during which artists and creators come to work on their projects around a specific theme. Residents are supervised by a specialist mentor and can benefit from advice from professional artists or specialists to enrich their creative activity.
