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NG Art Creative Residency

We invite creatives to embark on imaginative endeavours, be immersed in an environment of reflection and creative freedom – in the studio and en plein air.

NG Art Creative, Residency and Gallery, Provence welcomes creatives from all disciplines to Moulin de Gréoux in Maussane les Alpilles, to undertake 2, 3, 4, 6 week working residencies. Directed and founded by long standing gallerist Nicky Ginsberg, the international, multi-disciplinary creative residency and gallery, NG Art Creative is located in Maussane, Provence, South of France. We welcome cre

atives to a 17th century olive mill, Moulin de Gréoux, offering a dedicated residency program and gallery, nestled in the foothills of the glorious Alpilles mountains. NG Art Creative offers a place of respite, nourishment and enlightenment for artists, writers, poets, musicians, performers, filmmakers, photographers, academic scholars, and other creatives who seek to enrich their process. As well as providing a platform for creative output and collaboration, we offer mentorship, international exhibition opportunities, networks to global art organisations, philanthropists, galleries and guidance into the art world.

03/09/2026

It is such a delight to welcome three new creatives from Australia, and my lovely new assistant for our autumn season this year, Maddie Eventov from the US, to Moulin de Gréoux this week!

Textile artist and painter Nancybird, still life painter Trish Crampton | artist | educator, and landscape painter Pete Finlay will spend the coming weeks developing new bodies of work inspired by the richness of Maussane les Alpilles and the surrounding Provençal landscape.

Our welcome dinner began with a sunny apéro beneath our new indigo awning on the pool terrace, made all the more delicious thanks to Edwin Holder-Vale’s homemade pickled vegetables, local delicacies and mountain goat’s cheese.

For dinner, we gathered in the interior garden beneath the pergola as the last of the sun disappeared and evening settled in around us. With candles glowing and the garden softly lit, it was a wonderfully intimate setting, where great conversation and camaraderie were at the heart of the evening.

We feasted on caponata with farm fresh eggplant, peppers and local olives, followed by a light medley of haricots verts with Camargue black rice, roasted walnuts, feta and herbs from the homestead, alongside a beautiful sea bass with lemon, leeks, fennel and more herbs from the garden. We ended the evening with a luscious Brie de Meaux and homegrown fruits.

Our residents are already hard at work, and next week we look forward to welcoming British artist Joanna Cohn, a multidisciplinary artist working across print, painting and installation, to join our growing creative community at the Moulin.

We can’t wait to see what unfolds over the coming weeks 🌱

01/09/2026

IT’S HERE! THE MIRACLAIR WEALTH ART PRIZE 2026

I am absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of the MiraClair Wealth Art Prize 2026. What a wonderful opportunity this is!

One exceptional artist will win a complimentary two week creative residency with us here at NG Art Creative Residency, in our beautifully restored 17th century olive mill in Maussane, Provence, valued at €2,000.

MiraClair Wealth has been part of our world for more than five years, and I couldn’t be happier that Joanne Leach and her team are now extending that relationship by directly supporting an artist and their creative practice.

Founded by Joanne, MiraClair Wealth provides thoughtful, bespoke financial planning for people whose lives and finances cross borders. With more than 25 years of experience, her personal, considered and long term approach resonates enormously with what we do here at NG Art.

And now, the exciting bit… entries are OPEN!

There is no set theme. We welcome artists working across painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, digital and mixed media and other forms of visual practice.

After nearly 40 years of working with artists, there is still nothing I love more than discovering exceptional talent and giving artists a platform to advance their practice. I cannot wait to see who this new prize brings through our doors!

🏆 THE PRIZE

Two glorious weeks in Provence dedicated to your practice, including deliciously curated farm to table dinners, our 100 sqm fully equipped studio with kitchen, the olive mill and its surrounds, and our shared car for exploring the beautiful villages of the Alpilles.

And, of course, professional development and mentorship from yours truly!

The residency, valued at €2,000, is generously funded by MiraClair Wealth.

📅 Entries close 1 October 2026

Entry is FREE.

Come and show us what you do. We can’t wait to discover you!

👉 Apply via the Opportunities page linked in bio

📩 [email protected]

23/08/2026

A trip of a lifetime!

We have journeyed to Puglia from Provence, and back by car through some of the most beautiful regions of Italy.

From the extraordinary conical stone trulli of Alberobello to the cave dwellings and rupestrian churches of Matera, the exquisite Baroque palaces and churches of Lecce, and finally Bologna, a melting pot of medieval, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and one of the most enigmatic cities I have ever visited. The extraordinary frescoes adorn interiors and façades at every turn.

Today was particularly special, visiting the Museo Morandi, followed by the apartment where Giorgio Morandi lived and painted for most of his life.

After the visual exuberance of our journey, entering Morandi’s quiet, intimate world was deeply moving. His subjects were deceptively simple, bottles, bowls, boxes, vases and flowers, objects he returned to throughout his life, endlessly arranging and rearranging them. Through subtle shifts of light, colour, space and form, these humble objects became something contemplative and almost abstract.

Painting, drawing, etching and later watercolour were all part of his lifelong search for what he called “the essence of things.”

There is such restraint in his work, yet an extraordinary intensity, a reminder that looking closely can transform the most ordinary things.

We felt humbled and privileged to stand in the room where so much of this work was created. The quiet, poetic contemplation of Morandi’s world felt like the perfect antidote to the bustling city outside.

What appears at first to be a simple collection of ordinary objects gradually becomes something contemplative and almost timeless. Morandi showed how very little can contain an entire world.

MAMbo - Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna Musei Civici Bologna

20/08/2026

We’re delighted to announce GEORGIA DYMOCK as the winner of the 2026 New Emergence Art Prize and can’t wait to welcome her to NG Art Creative Residency in Provence.

A London based painter and Slade graduate, Georgia creates compelling, psychologically charged worlds exploring intimacy, desire and identity. There is a powerful tension in her work, between beauty and unease, tenderness and vulnerability, and in the way she brings Renaissance and Baroque influences into a distinctly contemporary visual language.

Founded by , a former NG Art Creative resident artist, this is our second year supporting the New Emergence Art Prize, a partnership that means a lot to me.

For more than 40 years, I’ve been passionate about representing artists, giving them a platform and every opportunity to advance their practice. I’ve sponsored art prizes for over 20 of those years, and through the residency I’m proud to continue that same ethos, nurturing talent, encouraging creativity and passion, and never losing sight of the values that have always driven what I do.

Congratulations Georgia! We look forward to seeing you soon at the Moulin de Gréoux!

Details:

ALL WORKS BY ©Georgia Dymock 2026

1. STUDIO PORTRAIT photography by Valentine Riccardi & courtesy of Las Cicadas — The Art Residency

2. WEIGHT OF TOUCH
130 X 140 CM
OIL ON LIINEN
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3. WEIGHT OF PARADISE
140 X 120
OIL ON LINEN
2026

4. CREATED SOFTLY
60 X 60 CM
OIL ON LINEN
2026

5. COILS IN CONTEMPLATION
70 X 110 CM
OIL ON LINEN
2026

6. BITTER SWEET
120 X 120 CM
OIL ON LINEN
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7. A SHARED BREATH
150 X 140 CM
OIL ON LINEN
2026

30/07/2026

What an incredibly rewarding 2026 season we’ve enjoyed so far.

It was such a pleasure to welcome back former documentary filmmaker for a week that felt much longer. Seven years ago, just before COVID, Steve created a documentary about the NG Art Creative Residency. Although circumstances meant we could only ever share small excerpts, it remains a very special part of our story.

These days Steve is embracing an exciting new creative chapter as a musician. Working tirelessly, he is exploring the worlds of jazz, soul, gospel and the Great American Songbook, refining songs already in progress while composing beautiful new material.

Throughout his stay, the historic Erard piano at the Moulin rarely sat silent. It was a privilege to hear music evolve from an idea into something tangible, while listening to Steve explain the intricate layers of songwriting, composition and music production. His generosity in sharing his creative process was inspiring for us all.

We were also treated to recordings of Steve’s songs performed by his chosen female vocalist, whose smoky jazz voice, soulful expression and effortless versatility brought another dimension to his beautifully crafted songs, revealing the depth, warmth and emotion woven throughout his songwriting.

When he wasn’t at the piano, he was writing short stories, ideas flowing faster than his pen could keep pace.

As always, some of the richest moments happened away from the studio: apéro by the pool, long dinners beneath the vines, and conversations about creativity, history, craft and music. The parallels between composing music and making art were striking, reminding us that every creative discipline demands patience, curiosity and courage.

Most importantly, Steve leaves with new friendships, and we farewell him with the familiar mixture of gratitude and sadness that so often accompanies residency life.

We can’t wait to hear his forthcoming music on Spotify.

Thank you, Steve, for sharing your talent, your curiosity and your generosity with us. We look forward to welcoming you back.

28/07/2026

🍇 A breath of fresh air, full of beans and wonderfully engaging, German artist Ulrike Kerber , now based in Berlin after spending more than 35 years in Santa Barbara, California, joined us for two unforgettable weeks at NG Art Creative Residency.

A creative director, AI artist, educator and PhD researcher, Ulrike explores one of the defining questions of our time: what remains uniquely human in an age of artificial intelligence?

Her work ethic was extraordinary. Much of her first week was spent quietly working at the desk in the gallery, immersed in completing the first draft of her PhD, an incredible achievement and one we were all thrilled to celebrate. She then seamlessly transitioned into the studio, creating jewel like mixed media works that fused cutting edge AI technology with the tactile beauty of collage, stitching, paint and the handmade.

Founder of the award winning motion design studio Viva Design and recipient of the 2025 Brill Art Foundation Fellowship, Ulrike embraced the slower rhythm of Provence while continuing her investigation into loneliness, presence and human connection in the age of AI.

Her artist talks became one of the highlights of the residency. Our moving feast began in the bibliothèque, where the large screen brought her extraordinary AI imagery and videos to life. We then wandered into the studio to experience the intimacy of her beautifully layered works before gathering beneath the grapevine for a long Provençal dinner. The evening was filled with lively debate about AI, creativity, ethics and the future of humanity, exactly the kind of exchange our residency strives to encourage.

As if all that wasn’t enough, Ulrike often delighted us by playing our beautiful Erard piano with extraordinary skill and sensitivity, filling the moulin with music and reminding us that her creativity extends far beyond the visual arts.

Thank you, Ulrike, for your generosity, curiosity and infectious enthusiasm. We wish you every success with your PhD and look forward to following the next chapter of your remarkable artistic journey. 🍇 #

26/07/2026

🌺 It has been such a treat hosting Korean artist during the past four weeks at NG Art Creative Residency.

During her time with us she has embraced every opportunity, meeting remarkable creatives from across the globe and forging friendships that transcend borders.

The joy of diversity, cultural exchange and camaraderie is at the very heart of all that we do here.

Growing up in Seoul before continuing her education in the United States, where she attended high school and later studied Fine Arts at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Yoonji brings a fascinating breadth of cultural experience to her practice.

With a deep appreciation of art history and the classical traditions of painting, she possesses an extraordinary sensitivity to both place and atmosphere.

As a multidisciplinary artist whose wider practice encompasses both textiles and painting, Yoonji’s work explores an imagined landscape that represents her own personal utopia, a place of peace and tranquillity offering respite from the chaos of the world around us.

During her residency she has focused entirely on painting, producing a remarkable body of oil works. Her Korean sensibility is evident in her precision, patience and quiet discipline.

Working layer by layer, Yoonji has created paintings that breathe through time and space, gently recording the timeless architecture of Provence, the hazy summer light, the trees standing resilient beneath the fiery mistral winds.

There is a stillness to her work that invites contemplation, where the familiar becomes poetic through careful observation and quiet restraint.

Her two artist talks were deeply revealing, allowing us to understand the evolution of her practice and how the many strands of her artistic journey come together in a beautifully coherent vision.

Watching this body of work emerge has been a privilege, and we look forward to following the next chapter of her artistic journey.

Thank you, Yoonji, for sharing your warmth, your thoughtful artistic vision and your unwavering search for beauty, peace and tranquillity. 🌺

20/07/2026

Welcoming Canadian artist .sonia.art to the Moulin over the past 3 weeks has been a delight. From the moment she arrived, she brought glamour and a wonderful energy to the residency.

Dominique's paintings filled the studio with vibrant colour, drawing on the rich symbolism of tarot and archetypes to create works that invited reflection and conversation. It has been fascinating to watch these ideas develop throughout her stay. 🎴🎨

When she wasn't in the studio, Dominique could often be spotted embracing the Provençal lifestyle, setting off in her soft-top convertible looking effortlessly French and wonderfully chic. 🚗 🌅

Beyond her practice, Dominique brought warmth, sincerity and plenty of stories to the residency. Whether around the dinner table or in our artist talks her humour, insight and generosity made a lasting impression on everyone she met.

We will miss Dominique's laughter, her sense of wonder and the vibrant spirit she brought to the Moulin. Thank you, Dominique, for sharing your creativity, stories and friendship with us. We wish you all the best for your future creative endeavours! ✨🪻

18/07/2026

The Brexit Exit 🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🌺 Yesterday we said farewell to our charming, fiercely Scottish creative assistant, Liz 😔

She had been with us for exactly 90 days. She was meant to stay for both residency seasons, but sadly the French authorities refused her visa for a second season, despite our best efforts.

During her time with us we welcomed so many fabulous international creatives from all walks of life and with Liz alongside we had the most memorable and most cheeky time ever.

Liz became much more than just my assistant, as often they all do, but we bonded so quickly and effortlessly, and it was as if we had known each other for an age, and or in another lifetime.

She was my best buddy, my confidante, my sister and my daughter all at the same time. Liz became family, not just to me, but to all whom she met.

Immediately she made everyone feel at home and helped them navigate residency life and shared with them very many special moments of friendship.

She immersed herself in her own practice making her art when she could, always surprising us with her delicate botanical drawings and hanging dried garlands of flowers, of which in springtime is so hard to resist.

All that she accomplished she did with such pride always put her best foot forwards, and never missed a beat.

Her breezy and warm personality shone through the moulin; she was a beacon of light and we were all drawn to her loveliness.

Her flower arrangements were all so beautifully crafted, even her attention to detail when doing the less glamoress tasks, the ledger for example, never a favourite but always a necessity was completed with such care and attention to detail.

She was a creative spirit, an incredible photographer capturing the funniest and most wondrous moments, and nature also being her muse.

She swept everyone off their feet, all the boys at the local cafe would have like to have dated her but she was too loyal to her gorgeous Callum Callum Arthur back in Glasgow for such dalliances! ❤️

Oh Liz, we shall miss you so much, but we do look forward to hosting your wee Scottish wedding in kilts at the moulin 💕

15/07/2026

Welcoming South African artist Athenkosi Kwinana to the Moulin as the winner of the NG Art winner of the New Emergence Art Prize 2025 has been a joy.

Throughout her residency, Athenkosi approached her practice with remarkable focus and intention. Her drawings and prints explore identity, visibility and the lived experience of albinism, creating work that is both deeply personal and powerfully universal.

It has been inspiring to watch her continue developing this important body of work here, using art as a means to challenge perceptions, encourage dialogue and celebrate dignity and humanity.

Beyond the studio, Athenkosi became a valued part of daily life at the Moulin. Her infectious laugh and bright sense of humour brought lightness and joy to each day, creating moments that will be remembered long after her departure.

It has been a pleasure to witness such an exciting point in Athenkosi’s artistic journey, and we are honoured that the New Emergence Art Prize brought her to Provence.

We have no doubt that her work will continue to reach new audiences and inspire important conversations around the world.

Thank you, Athenkosi, for your openness, generosity and the remarkable work you shared with us. We wish you every success in your future artistic career!

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