Summer recidency for artists
40 selected artists will be invited to a 2-week all-expenses-covered residency in Georgia (South Caucasus) in August 2026.
Georgia, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, inspires artists with its rich culture and creative legacy, from the folk art of Nikо Pirosmani to the cinematic vision of Sergei Parajanov, alongside traditional supra feasts, ancient monasteries, Svan towers, and the vibrant streets of Tbilisi, set against stunning mountains and vineyards.
The residency is open to visual artists in the following fields: painting, drawing, graphics, illustration, printmaking, paper art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textile art.
Submission Deadline - JUNE 15, 2026
Winner announcement - JUNE 25, 2026
$25 application fee
All residency costs fully covered
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Who can apply for the residency?
Between Bridges Residency
Between Bridges is pleased to announce the open call for the next residency. The residency will take place from January to June 2027 and includes a working phase as well as a one-month exhibition or public presentation.
The ninth edition of the residency follows previous participants Yalda Afsah, Didem Pekün, Lucy Beech, Harry Hachmeister, Wisrah C. V. da R. Celestino, Kristian Vistrup Madsen, caner teker, and the publishing collective Viscose.
Eligibility
The residency is open to professional individual artists, artist duos, or small groups working collaboratively. Artists enrolled at a university at the time of application are not eligible, except for those enrolled in PhD programs. The primary criterion for awarding the residency is the quality of the application and submitted work.
Scope of residency
The residency provides access to the facilities at Keithstraße 15 in Berlin Schöneberg, located on the ground floor of a residential building near Wittenbergplatz subway station. The facilities include two large work and exhibition spaces, a storage area, an office, a small kitchen, and a bathroom, totaling 100 m². Please note that the spaces are not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for living.
The residency offers a monthly stipend of €1,500 (regardless of the number of participants) and the opportunity for studio visits with art professionals from the Between Bridges network. An additional budget of €5,000 is allocated specifically for the exhibition or presentation. Independent work is required. Between Bridges cannot assist with installation but can support in identifying suitable service providers. The exhibition will be promoted through Between Bridges’ communication channels and documented on the website.
Application
The application must include a CV, portfolio, and a short project proposal outlining the exhibition or presentation concept. All materials must be combined into a single PDF file (max. 10 MB, no more than 10 pages in total, including all materials).
The project proposal should not exceed 250 words or half an A4 page. If relevant, links to video or audio works may be included within the application. The same page limits apply to group applications.
All documents must be submitted digitally in English or German via the online application form: https://www.betweenbridges.net/de/residency
The selected candidate or collective will be notified in August 2026. Only the selected applicant(s) will be contacted; individual feedback cannot be provided. The winner of the ninth edition of the residency will be announced via our social media channels and newsletter.
About Between Bridges
Between Bridges is a foundation (est. 2017 by Wolfgang Tillmans) committed to humanism, solidarity, and the advancement of democracy. It supports the arts, LGBTQ+ rights and anti-racism work.
Between Bridges is also a non-profit exhibition space, initiated in 2006 by Wolfgang Tillmans. Its first chapter was located at 223 Cambridge Heath Road, London (2006–2011), the second chapter at Keithstraße 15, Berlin (2014–2019), and the third chapter at Adalbertstraße 43, Berlin, opened in July 2022.
Blah Blah Gallery Solo Exhibition and Residency
Blah Blah Gallery is accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Residency + Solo Exhibition. The program is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in any medium. The selected artist will be provided with a dedicated workspace for the month of July and will present a solo exhibition in August 2026 at Blah Blah Gallery.
During the residency, the artist will meet with guest artists and curators from Philadelphia for studio visits and feedback. Artists are encouraged to develop a new body of work or continue an existing body of work to be presented at the conclusion of the residency. The program is designed to offer time, space, and dialogue, while supporting meaningful engagement with the Philadelphia arts community.
Application deadline: June 1
$20 before May 1
$30 May 1–May 31
$40 June 1 (final day)
Open call for curators - Autumn 26
GRAC will invite one curator or a curator duo to a residency program focusing on exploring the artistic scene of the Agder region in the south of Norway. The program will provide a deep dive into an interesting and developing region with a lot of momentum in the contemporary scene and an extensive cultural heritage.
The program is structured as
1) a three week stay in Kristiansand,
2) an independent working period where you plan an exhibition,
3) production of an exhibition with artists from the Agder region.
You will stay in Kristiansand during (approximately) 4-24 of September 2026. During these weeks GRAC will facilitate and take you on field trips, studio visits and events that will provide a thorough insight in the art scene of Agder.
(Approximately) 4-24th of September:
The goal of the first stay in Kristiansand is to provide you with the best overview and insight in the artist scene in Agder. You will live and work from Kristiansand while exploring the region together with GRAC. This period will be planned together with the GRAC team. We will take you on field trips and studio visits based on your field of interests and GRACs evaluation of who and what are the most interesting artists, institutions or spaces to show you. You will get the opportunity to get to know GRACs local network and take part in the cultural sphere in Kristiansand, a city with a lot of happenings parallel with it being easy to withdraw and work in calm surroundings.
You will have enough time to work independently on either residency-related stuff or your other overlapping projects, while being surrounded by beautiful nature and peace and quiet to have work focus. You are also invited to explore more and make your own meetings/visits outside the planned schedule.
October-December:
The goal of this period is to plan and curate an exhibition that will be shown in GRACs exhibition space. You must evaluate the artists and works you have seen during your stay. We expect you to work independently and directly with the artists and plan the exhibition. GRACs head of production will work together with you to look at the possibilities of using our space and resources creatively, as well as planning for the production week.
Late January/early February:
The precise exhibition period will be set together with GRAC, and depends on your schedule and amount of funding we get. The goal of the residency program is that you will curate and produce an exhibition. Our art space is the first floor of a 270 sqm industrial and rough old flour mill that can be used in various setups. The space is a multipurpose and cross-disciplinary room where we have the resources to show painting, sculptures etc., as well as sound art, video, food and performance. We encourage you to take advantage of these resources when curating your exhibition.
Premisses:
- All artists taking part in the exhibition must get paid. This is a principle of GRAC, and even if the artists propose that you can borrow their work for free you must pay a minimum fee of 1000 NOK to them.
- The exhibition must be cross-disciplinary.
- You can include works from outside of Agder as well, but there must be a definite overweight from the Agder region (which is the purpose of the program). The exhibition is not where you can curate artists you already have in your network and want to promote further. This is why the program contains a longer planning period.
- All artists must invoice GRAC directly.
Who are you:
- Working as a professional curator, but being early on in your career
- You can be based anywhere in the world
- Must be able to work independently and live alone during your stay
- Have an interest in getting to know this specific region of Norway
- Have an interest in creating cross-disciplinary exhibitions
We cover:
- Housing in Kristiansand 4-24 september 2026 and during the production period in January/February (approximately one week)
- Daily office space at GRAC headquarters
- Travel expenses to a maximum of 20 000 NOK (To cover two trips to Kristiansand. Booked by us on your behalf.)
- A bicycle to use during your stay
- Field trips in the Agder region to artists, institutions and studios
- A fixed salary of 20 000 NOK (invoiced after 24.09). If you apply as a duo, you must split the salary.
- A production budget of 40 000 NOK. This can cover actual production costs for works made for the exhibition or as fees to artists for lending existing works for the exhibition.
We do not cover:
- Living costs, as food and beverage
- Travel outside the planned activities
- Tickets to events that are outside the suggested schedule from GRAC
- Travel or housing for friends or family that wants to visit your during your stay
- Salary and travel expenses are based on one person. If you apply as a duo you must split the set amount.
- Remaining amounts from the production budget can not be added as salary.
Application deadline 21st of Juni 2026 by midnight.
Tagli artist residency
The 2026 edition of the Tagli artist residency will be held on the island of Stromboli from July 18th to August 3rd, and will select projects from the visual and performing arts, video art, and photography, both individual and collective.
WHERE
The sixth edition of the artist residency organized by Tagli will take place in Stromboli.
WHEN
From July 18th to August 3rd 2026.
WHO
Between four and eight projects in the visual and performing arts (music, poetry, dance), video art, and photography, both individual and collective, will be selected.
APPLICATION
It's not necessary to arrive with a ready-made project; instead, it's essential to use the time and space available to focus on research and practice. To apply, tell us about your work, attaching a portfolio, videos, and audio files.
Tagli offers selected artists room and board in a private home. The spaces include rooms, restrooms, common areas, and an outdoor garden. Equipment is shared as needed, including work tables, sound systems, and projection equipment.
Tagli promotes dialogue between artists and the community, creating valuable experiences and providing a shared and stimulating environment for exploration and creative experimentation.
At the end of the residency, an open house will be held to present the works to the island. So far, Tagli has hosted 40 projects selected from approximately 1,000 submissions over the course of five years. Each edition is structured with workshops, meetings, and discussions involving the island.
THE HOUSE
The residence's spaces are all shared. The structure resembles that of a private home, so the rooms and bathrooms are shared. Work areas are primarily outdoors. There are no pre-assigned workspaces: everyone will find their own environment during the first few days of residence.
Stromboli is a welcoming island, but it requires careful treatment. The water is from a tank and not potable, so it should be used sparingly. Garbage must be separated and taken to landfill. The natural environment and gardens require careful treatment. The dry climate makes the surrounding environment vulnerable.
MATERIALS
Materials must be procured before arriving. Finding the necessary supplies for specific procedures on the island is more difficult, and shipments are subject to the challenges of sea transport.
Tagli has a backline with a stereo system and subwoofer, keyboard, guitar and microphones, projectors, work tables, printer and scanner.
Atelier Austmarka Artist Residency
Nestled in the serene forests of Finnskogen, Norway, Atelier Austmarka is a non-profit residency offering artists a secluded environment to focus, create, and develop their practice. With a commitment to silence, immersion, and creative freedom, the residency welcomes artists from Norway and abroad across disciplines including painting, sculpture, video, installation, photography, and writing.
Disciplines:
Open to artists from all creative fields. Individual and shared studios available, with a private office option on request.
Residency Includes:
• Private rooms with shared kitchen and bathrooms
• Access to well-lit studios with large windows
• Freedom to focus on personal projects
• Support and guidance for subsidized or fully funded residents, including digital promotion, documentation, and optional exhibition, talk, or workshop
Fees & Support:
• Paid residencies: from NOK 910/night
• Subsidized residencies: NOK 450–600/night
• Fully subsidized residencies: small contribution required
Artist Expectations:
• Paid residents: focus on personal work
• Subsidized residents: pre-arrival promotion, post-residency report and documentation; optional public engagement
Location: Finnskogen, Norway