October 23 - 26, 2025 | Traditional Dream Factory, Abela, Portugal

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<h1>🎨 Abela Art Faire, 2025: Building Bridges</h1> October 23 - 26, 2025 | Traditional Dream Factory, Abela, PortugalWhere Art Connects Worlds, Communities, and Hearts<h2>Building on Our Legacy</h2>Following the success of pour last 3 years of Abela Art Faire, we return with an expanded vision that bridges the international creative community with the heart of rural Portugal.This year we're deepening our roots in the beautiful village of Abela.<h2>What to expect at the Faire</h2><ul><li>A weekend of interactive art experiences</li><li>Artist presenting their work from the residency</li><li>Visual, digital, environmental &amp; performance art</li><li>A chance to create collective art - painting, environmental, crafts</li><li>Locals offering traditional craft techniques</li><li>Delicious garden to table food</li><li>Children's activities and family fun</li><li>Music and dancing woven in</li></ul><h2>A Month-Long Artist Residency Available</h2>We're inviting visionary artists from around the world to join us for the entire month of October in Abela, a charming Portuguese village of 400 inhabitants. This isn't just an exhibition—it's a living bridge between international creativity and local Portuguese culture.<h2>Building Bridges Through Art</h2>International ↔ LocalConnect with Abela's warm Portuguese community while sharing your artistic practiceTraditional ↔ ContemporaryBlend time-honoured Portuguese crafts with cutting-edge creative technologiesDigital ↔ PhysicalExplore both digital art platforms and large-scale installations in our regenerative landscapeCommunity ↔ IndividualCreate collaborative works while developing your personal artistic voice<h2>What We Offer</h2>Full Month Residency Package<ul><li>Studio space and accommodation at TDF</li><li>Materials and technical support for large-scale works</li><li>Mentorship in digital art and NFT creation</li><li>Deep integration with local Abela community</li><li>Exhibition opportunities throughout October</li><li>Connection with international collectors and curators</li></ul>Local Portuguese Collaboration<ul><li>Partnerships with traditional Abela artisans</li><li>Portuguese language and culture immersion</li><li>Community workshops and skill exchanges</li><li>Local material sourcing and sustainable practices</li><li>Integration with village traditions</li></ul><h2>October Programming</h2>Week 1: Arrival and Community IntegrationWeek 2: Collaborative Creation with Local ArtistsWeek 3: Intensive Production and Bridge-Building ProjectsWeek 4: Abela Art Faire! Exhibition, Celebration, and Future Planning<h2>Call for Artists</h2>We seek artists ready to:<ul><li>Create meaningful connections with Portuguese locals</li><li>Develop works that bridge cultures and communities</li><li>Engage with both traditional and digital art forms</li><li>Contribute to a regenerative, collaborative environment</li><li>Leave lasting positive impact in Abela</li></ul>If you wish to apply for a work exchange residency to submit an art project we are funding 5 art grants to make large scale instillations at TDF.<h2>Apply Now</h2>Applications open for 1 month residency or weekend artist pass -ENGLISH APPLICATION: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePgJKG1Q3UUA5pP-euiGGPEVFON0HUauvYNQmsq52ELqI6dg/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104941087121742179560" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePgJKG1Q3UUA5pP-euiGGPEVFON0HUauvYNQmsq52ELqI6dg/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104941087121742179560</a>PORTUGUESE APPLICATION: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuWVWNUXu-kHX3fDSoURWmFf0JdiSAVjYBAGKCFNjW50WkmQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104941087121742179560" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuWVWNUXu-kHX3fDSoURWmFf0JdiSAVjYBAGKCFNjW50WkmQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104941087121742179560</a>Submit your portfolio, statement of interest in Portuguese-international cultural exchange, and vision for bridge-building through art.Limited spaces available for this immersive experience.Ready to build bridges through creativity?Questions: space@traditionaldreamfactory.comBem-vindos à nossa família artística em Abela 🎨🌉

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Get cosy in a glamping tent for you, and two or three more folks. It’s spacious and comfortable - don’t worry, they are 5m in diameter.The tents are set up on platforms on our land. Compost toilets and hot showers are shared.Book for one and we will allocate you with other bookings, or book as 3-4 people together and you will be allocated your own tent to share.Tents are set up with single beds, bedding and blankets for extra cosyness! We also provide a towel for your stay.Please bring an extra one for the sauna if you can! .

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Get cosy in your own glamping tent on the land emerged in nature 🥰They are 5m in diameter so you will have space. You’ll get a double mattress with warm blankets and fluffy rugs.This set up is for two people only, if you are 3+ then you can book a shared glamping.Compost toilets and hot showers are shared and on the land.We provide towels with your booking but please bring extra for the sauna if you can!

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Our dorm is in the chicken factory! A simple but cosy space with dorm beds and desk space.We provide bedding and a towel for your stay but please bring an extra one for the sauna if you can!Please let us know if you do not want to be in a mixed gendered space and we will try to accommodate.Compost toilets and hot showers are shared on the land.

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Have you ever dreamed of a nest in nature amongst ancient oaks? 🌳Our family yurt is available to book for a special moment in time. Judith who owns this beautiful space will be away with her family to give birth.So the space is free for 2 weeks over our <a href="https://www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/events/citizens-gathering-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">citizens gathering</a> + one week more. (15th - 30th October)The space has a double bed (lower level), two kids single beds (mezzanine), a baby changing station. Private mini kitchen with fridge. Sofa with a view of the lake, and lots of outdoor hangout spaces to write or read a book.This home comes with a sweet old cat call Meneer who will need daily feeding and cuddles 😽We encourage you to join our larger community for shared meals, but as you have a private kitchen feel free to uncheck the meal plan and just pay an extra donation to TDF for any meals from our community kitchen.

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