Winter Artist Residency in Kyrgyzstan (Bulbul Art-Residence)
In short
- Who can apply
- Artists, musicians, writers, researchers and cultural workers from all countries, all disciplines.
- What you get
- Housing, studios, tools and curatorial support. You pay 20 EUR per day, plus a 10% deposit.
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
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Art-Residence «Bulbul» is run by Bishkek School of Contemporary Art (BiSCA) in the village of Besh-Kungei, 15 minutes from Bishkek. The residence is family-run and offers artists, researchers, writers and cultural workers time and space for focused work in close contact with local culture and nature. The accommodation has three bedrooms, shared bathroom and kitchen, a terrace and a 50 sqm studio with natural light and separate entrance, suitable for smaller events, exhibitions and readings.
The stay includes fully equipped accommodation, studio space, basic art tools and materials, curatorial support (conversations, feedback, documentation), and assistance with local logistics and translation. Flight tickets, daily meals and personal insurance are not covered by the residence. Stays can range from two weeks to four months, and the residence is open to all disciplines – artists, musicians and craftspeople.
This is a self-financed and self-governed residence: the accommodation fee is 20 EUR per day, with a 10% deposit paid upon acceptance and deducted from the final sum. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, but this call is for stays from November 2026 to March 2027 with an application deadline of 31 October 2026. Families, partners and children are welcome, and there are no special expectations of the artist.
- Who can apply: Artists, musicians, writers, researchers and cultural workers from all countries, including those resident in Norway
- Field of culture: Visual art, music, literature, interdisciplinary
- Covered / paid out: Nothing is covered financially; the stay includes accommodation, studio, basic tools/materials and curatorial/logistical support as part of the paid stay
- You pay yourself: 20 EUR per day accommodation fee (minimum 2 weeks, i.e. at least 280 EUR), plus 10% deposit upon acceptance. Travel, most meals and personal insurance are not covered.
- Application deadline: 31.10.2026
- Place: Besh-Kungei, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Organizer: Bishkek School of Contemporary Art (BiSCA) / Art-Residence "Bulbul"
To apply for this job please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0raAnhMyrhDuCCSZQERy23xZGBYjNJMt-77WGpZUDiysSZg/viewform.