SPAIN

PROPOSED DESTINATION:   

Algeciraz, Southern Spain

PROPOSED DATES: 

May 8th-June 3rd, '08

(these are approximate)

PARTICIPANTS: 6-8         

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 15, 2008       

PURPOSE:   

To reach out uniquely in the community, supporting the efforts of local workers, and building up the reputation of the fellowships in the area while also allowing the participant a new platform of experience for using the arts in ministry. The vision is to use the arts in order to build relationships with people and pass on these contacts to long-term workers.

MINISTRY DESCRIPTION:        

The first days will be spent in orientation in Spain. This time of about 4 days will include:

- teaching on integrating art and faith;
- practical exposure to language, culture and Islam;
- development and preparation of ministry ideas;
- visits to art galleries and art workshops;
- time for solitude.

Ministry will revolve around using the Visual Arts to reach out uniquely in the Algeciraz area, supporting the efforts of local workers and fellowships. Visiting and working alongside local artists, believing and non-believing: working together with a local Christian group in a more public way.

Ministry could involve visiting and working alongside local artists--believing and non-believing, connecting with a local arts college, running an exhibition, and/or working in partnership with a local church to provide art workshops for local North African immigrants and Spanish alike. The focus will be the unique blend of Europe and North Africa found in this major port city.

SPECIFIC PROJECTS: TBA

APPROX. CONFERENCE AND  OUTREACH COSTS:  1,172 USD / 788 EURO

• 4 day Orientation:

a. Accom. & Meals (30 USD/day, 20 Euros) = 120 USD/ 80 €

b. Materials = 10 USD/ 7 €

c. Conference transportation = 15 USD/ 11 €

• 3 week Outreach:

a. Accommodation (15 USD/ 10 € per day) = 315 USD/ 210 €

b. Food (22 USD/ 15 €per day) = 462 USD/ 315 €

c. Transportation = 25 USD/ 18 €

• Other activity and ministry expenses = 75 USD/ 52 € (art supply fee)

• OM ArtsLink Facilitator Fee = 150 USD/ 105 €

**NOTE: All costs subject to change with exchange rates and trip detail adjustments.

Figure also DOES NOT INCLUDE air flight, personal pocket money, or OM Home country fees to cover application, insurance and administration costs.

BREAKDOWN OF POTENTIAL PERSONAL COSTS:

(These costs have not been added into the overall outreach cost but are suggested amounts for pocket money)

a. Souvenirs = 100 USD/ 70 €

b. Sightseeing = 100 USD/ 70 €

c. Snacks = 30 USD/ 22 €

Total  = 230 USD/ 162 €

TRIP PREPARATION:

Participants should come prepared to pioneer and bring whatever art supplies for personal and team use.  The art team is responsible for the purchase and supply of the materials needed to complete the art projects planned. Included in the outreach costs is an art supply fee that will help towards the purchase of some of these items, yet we ask that the artist still consider planning and packing additional supplies that may be needed and hard to come by in other countries.

There will be access to a local art store but supplies could be limited and prices more expensive.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT:
Each participant is expected to make his/her own flight arrangement into and out of Malaga, Spain. Some flights could be overnight, so plan to leave a day earlier than the day the trip starts. OM workers in-country will arrange pick-up from the airport.

VISA INFORMATION:

Usually as a tourist no visa required. If you are not sure, please contact the Spanish embassy in your country.

ACCOMMODATION:

The team will stay in Algeciras, a port town close to Gibraltar and the North African coast. Depending on the number of people, participants will stay in hostels downtown or in our hospitality apartment very close to downtown. None of the accomodations are 4-star, but all should be clean and have a decent bathroom available.

COMMUNICATION:

On-site phone/email will either be done from a hotel or an internet cafe.

HEALTH:

The team leader should be aware of any physical concerns or limitations upon each participant’s application and arrival.  People need to be physically healthy & able to walk where they need to go.

THE TEAM EXPERIENCE:

The team will be expected to work closely together in keeping each other accountable as well as to design together creative ways of engaging the community through their artistic efforts. This will take initiative, a pioneering spirit and team work on behalf of the participants.

The team will also be expected to work under the leadership of the OM ArtsLink team leader, the on-site OM contact as well as local fellowship leaders. There will be daily devotions to maintain team unity and spiritual focus, as well as opportunity to join in some meetings of local fellowships to build ties and get a better understanding of long-term work in the area.