BELGRADE ART STUDIO RESIDENCY

BELGRADE ART STUDIO RESIDENCY is a non-profit international art program designed to bring talented artists, creative practitioners, researchers and writers from around the world to experience a unique cultural environment dedicated to art. Selected artists are invited to live and work in specially designed studio for a period up to 6 months. By bringing the creators of art in a unique setting the Program aims to situate art at the very heart of historical Belgrade.
Creative individuals of the highest talent
BELGRADE ART STUDIO was founded by an artist, Baxx Vladimir (http://www.baxxart.com/) in 2011. Over the last 5 years, BELGRADE ART STUDIO has grown to become one of the largest international artists’ and writers’ residency program in Serbia. Our mission is to nurture the arts by offering creative individuals of the highest talent an inspiring environment in which they can produce enduring works of the imagination.
An open door to the world, a permanent invitation to engage in cultural exchange
Our RESIDENCY aims to contribute in a significant manner to the cultural and artistic development of Belgrade. Artists will benefit from their exposure to an international public and it is hoped that the artist residency will serve as an open door to the world, a permanent invitation to engage in cultural exchange – we foster dialogue with the Belgrade communities through workshops, performances, exhibitions, Open Studio Days and more.
Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged
BELGRADE ART STUDIO invites artists, curators and researchers from around the world to apply online for a residency in this extraordinary city. Different forms of art are welcome to the artist residency, to explore the arts in Belgrade, Serbia’s most vibrant city: painting, drawing, photography, music, filmmaking, video art, writing, conceptual art and research. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.
Art studio is open year-round, providing artists / writers /curators / creative practitioners / researchers / scholars / thinkers with much-needed space and time to work on a project of their choice.

Who can apply?
Residency is open to all emerging and established artists, curators and researchers or couples over the age of 18 with no limitation on artistic discipline or nationality.
Please note:
■ Artists may apply more than once every calendar year.
■ Alumni are also encouraged to apply
■ Participants are expected to be able to communicate effectively in English.
■ Due to the historic nature of our facilities, we regret that Belgrade art studio is not handicapped accessible at the present time.
■ Couples may apply together. If they are accepted, they will share the studio and facilities.
■ Every participant can bring along one family member or partner that will pay the second person fee, as well as a pet, free of charge.

To enrich the artist’s experience, it is expected that each resident will use every available opportunity, to build community and friendship, and to exchange ideas and experiences.
■ Work and living space must be properly maintained and left in the same condition in which it was found.
■ It is expected that each participant will conduct his or herself with a high level of professionalism while in residence.
■ All equipment and materials are the responsibility of the artist.
■ There is a fee for any overnight guests, based on availability. Prior approval is required.
Non-discrimination policy
Belgrade Art Studio encourages artists from all backgrounds to apply. The organization does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, race, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or national origin in its admission policies or in access to its activities. Please note that due to the historic nature of our facilities, we regret that the Belgrade Art Studio is not handicap accessible at the present time.

Fill out BELGRADE ART STUDIO residency Online APPLICATION FORM including:

Personal data,
Motivation – no more than 500 words,
Current Resume (listing past exhibitions, residencies, and related experiences)
an Artist statement – no more than 500words (describing your current projects and artistic process)
5 images of work (Images should be sized no larger than 5MB each) along with a list of work stating title, material,dimensions, date in pdf format
or links to 3 videos of current work (5 minutes in length or less).
Writers should submit 2 writing samples of no more than 1,500 words
Researchers should submit their research proposal of no more than 1,500 along with an abstract no more than 200 words
preference for time of residency (please list 3 options) Residencies range from 3weeks to 6 months
an artist photo
NO APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED
Submission of applications are only accepted through online form
Deadline: Rolling – the 1st of each month
Notification of Acceptance: You will be notified via email up to 2 weeks after the application.