Founded:
2024
Language(s):
Estonian, English, Russian, Spanish, Hungarian
Duration:
1-4 weeks, 1-3 months
2 weeks to 3 month

Artists are responsible for all their incidental expenses and working materials.
Costs are by agreement; the fee amount depends on the length of stay and other conditions. Prices without special conditions are: 500 euros for 2 weeks / 800 euros for 4 weeks. For artist groups, separate agreements will be made.

Application guidelines:

To apply for the residency, briefly describe what you plan to do during your stay and indicate your preferred residency period. Include a short introduction, a CV, and 6-10 recent examples of your work or a link to the work.

Application deadline:
Specific date
Deadline:
Open call:
no
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NGO Uusvada Kultuurikula

NGO Uusvada Kultuurikula

NGO Estonia
Description

The Uusvada residency is located in Setomaa, Uusvada, Estonia, in a rural area. The residency is run in collaboration with a non-profit NGO and local artists, filmmakers, and designers. It serves as a special place for the Seto people.

The purpose of staying at the residency may be to simply shift one's routine. The residency supports slow-paced creativity and focuses on individual art practices. During events, residents can engage in conversations with the public to exchange thoughts that arise during their time at the residency. The program offers them the opportunity to learn more about Seto culture and integrate those ideas into their art practice.

The residency program is open to all artists from any country, regardless of age, gender, or medium. It focuses on disciplines such as literature, film, contemporary art, visual arts, and handicrafts. It also welcomes designers and researchers of Finno-Ugric peoples and Seto culture. Applications from other mediums, including creative writing, music, and dance, are considered as well. Applicants are asked to submit a resume along with a brief cover letter and samples of their work.

Outcome

The residency offers affordable creative spaces and accommodation for artists of all mediums. It regularly hosts cultural art events and exhibitions in collaboration with local institutions and various organizations. Artists have the chance to exchange ideas and techniques with Indigenous artists and artisans. The residency also encourages and supports environmentally sustainable creative methods by using locally sourced materials. Additionally, it provides opportunities to explore pristine, undisturbed natural areas and immerse oneself in the Seto Indigenous culture of Estonia.

Accommodation Information

Uusvada Residency provides a private furnished room and an atelier area. The rooms are located on the second floor, which includes a kitchen, shower room, a separate toilet, and two bedrooms. An office space is situated on the ground floor.

Studio Information

The studio is bright, spacious, and can accommodate up to two artists or an artist group willing to share the space. Downstairs, there is a gallery where, upon agreement, you can exhibit your artwork. For writers, there is a quiet study downstairs where you can work without interruption.

Technical Information

Internet, screening hall, gallery. A sound studio and ceramics studio are available nearby for an extra fee.

Contact information
Email
residency [at] uusvada.ee
Phone
+37258877144
Website
https://residency.uusvada.ee