The NMAC Foundation is located in the interior grounds of the Dehesa Montenmedio in the Cadiz province of Vejer de la Frontera.
The NMAC Foundation was created as a point of interaction between its social, cultural and territorial context.
Following the current model for a relationship based centre, the NMAC Foundation project was conceived as a mediating museum, committed to supporting contemporary artists on specific projects which promote social dialogue and understanding through art.
Situated in a rural setting, far from urban centres, the Foundation invites artists from all corners of the world to undertake site-specific projects in the form of installations, sculptures, photography, video-painting, performances and architectural projects within nature. Each of the works maintains a close relationship with its surroundings as the visitor can discover over his route through the Mediterranean forest.
To date more than 40 artists have undertaken projects at NMAC, of which 27 are permanent projects of collection, open to the general public every day.
Inaugurated in June 2001, the foundation's main objective is to offer a vision of contemporary art in which the natural landscape and social environment, including the historical background are determinants in the creation of the works.
The entire creative process, from the conceptual phase up to the production of each work, is undertaken in the province of Cadiz by local technicians and companies under the artist’s direction. Each year the collection increases with new works.
In addition to the exhibition programme, the NMAC Foundation is involved in important pedagogical innovations in the form of guided visits and workshops for schools, conferences, poetry readings, publications and the creation of teaching materials for teachers and families, where requested.
Over the summer months children’s courses and open air concerts are also on offer.
