CACIS - Forn de la calç

As its acronym indicates CACIS Forn de la calç is a Centre of Contemporary Art and Sustainability in Calders and aims to be a meeting point for culture, history and sustainability. They are dedicated to the experimentation, research and dissemination of cultural and artistic practices that stimulate the reflection, critic and discussion on sustainability as a reform strategy.

The center hosts visual arts projects, performing arts, thinking, land- and site-specific art as well as research projects on sustainability and nature preservation. The residence has the basic conditions for research and study. Surrounded by nature, the facilities of the space are suitable for work and concentration.

The Centre can help artists to make the necessary contacts with local people and suppliers of materials and services related to their research and enhance liaison with the social environment with the preparation of workshops and seminars related to proposed projects. 

The residency is integrated by two 2 bedroom apartments with bathroom with a common area of 30 square meters as living room and kitchen. They are equiped with washing machine and refrigerator.

All the studios are designed by the principles os bioclimatic architecture taking into account comfortability, susteinability and power efficiency at the same level. They will be some materials and equipment for the artists to use in their projects.

Located at the center are ancient lime kilns which have been restored due to their uniqueness, their good condition and their industrial and architectural value.

The premises include also an open space for exhibitions or performances and 2 hectares of outdoors space for music or theatrical performances.

The space is located at 5 km from the village of Calders and 2.5 km of village of Artes. The city of Manresa is about 25 minutes and enjoys privileged views of Montserrat and the Pyrenees.