Art residency in Tirana

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Residency
Location: Tirana, Albania
Deadline: 30 May 2025 at 13:59 Kyiv time
Organiser: Art Explora foundation

This is an art residency in the house of former dictator Enver Hoxha in the heart of Tirana. While you work on your project focusing on the Balkan cultural scene, the organisers will cover accommodation, round-trip tickets, production and a monthly stipend of EUR 800. 

If you dream of a multidisciplinary project on the border between art and science, apply independently or with a researcher. 

The residency will last three months. Choose a convenient period: from January to March, May to July or September to November 2026.

The programme is managed by the Art Explora Foundation with Vila 31. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

More about the residency

What do I get?
  • Residency at Vila 31 in Tirana. You will have a bedroom, a studio and access to all the space facilities
  • A monthly stipend of EUR 800
  • EUR 1,500 for production
  • Coverage of travel expenses
  • A chance to attend workshops, public discussions, film screenings and festivals
  • Networking with artists from different parts of the world
Can I apply?

This residency is for artists, art critics and curators who:

  • Have at least five years of professional experience
  • Work with visual, performative or digital art
  • Desire to implement an art project independently or in a team with a researcher
What do I need to apply?
  • CV — up to 2 pages
  • Portfolio — up to 15 pages
  • Motivation letter — up to 2 pages
  • A description of the project you want to implement during the residency — up to 1,500 characters that visuals can accompany 
  • A description of the events you plan to hold — up to 1,500 characters

Check the details at the link.

How do I apply?

By 30 May, submit the application form via the online portal.  

Organisers will announce 30 participants in September.

Good to know
  • Apply with researchers studying the humanities, social sciences, ecology or technological innovation.
  • If you are applying in a team with a researcher, you need to submit one joint application.
  • Organisers will consider the quality of the project, relevance to the theme of the residency and the importance of this research for the artistic and scientific community in the Balkans.

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