Alabaster Spain

Working with alabaster in Teruel

Alabaster Spain is the public-facing initiative of the Centro Integral para el Desarrollo del Alabastro (CIDA), based in Albalate del Arzobispo, Teruel. It promotes alabaster as a material for art and construction. The center says the Ebro Valley between Teruel and Zaragoza accounts for 95% of the world’s production of this mineral.

Classes and workshops

CIDA teaches alabaster techniques through introductory classes, advanced workshops, and focused courses. Subjects include alabaster sculpture, alabaster plaster, and other in-person and online courses. Its approach combines theory with hands-on practice.

Programs for artists

Calls for creators include an International Sculpture Symposium, artist residencies, shorter artistic stays, and a mini-symposium.

Exhibitions beyond the center

Through its Alabastro in itinere program, alabaster works are shown in cultural centers, museums, and galleries. Exhibitions cited by the organization include Cuerpos Etéreos in Alcorisa and a show of the same name in Gelsa.

The initiative also maintains a presence on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.