Švestkový Dvůr/Plum Yard, a cultural and community center established in 2013, is offering residencies in 2025 for artists working in the Czech Republic and internationally. The residency program supports emerging and established artists, offering space, equipment, and financial support to work on creative projects with a public presentation requirement.
Information & Application Details:
• Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
• Selection Date: 16 February 2025
• Residency Dates: April–November 2025
Eligibility:
Open to individuals and groups (up to 5 persons, more by prior arrangement). The residency is for artists working in theatre, puppet, dance, physical theatre, and other artistic practices.
Program Options:
1. Residency Program First Base:
• Focus: Emerging artists in theatrical work, particularly with material, object, or puppet.
• Duration: 7–10 days
• Support: Technical equipment + 2 days of technical support, accommodation, 20,000 CZK allowance, and transport up to 5,000 CZK.
• Public Presentation: Required.
2. Residency Program HAN (Here and Now):
• NEW WAYS 2025: Focus on Slovak artists exploring new ways of artistic performance.
• Duration: 10 days
• Support: Similar to First Base with technical support, accommodation, and financial support for production and presentation.
• Public Presentation: Required.
3. Co-PRODUC(T)ion 2025:
• Focus: For artists and ensembles completing their projects with a premiere at Plum Yard.
• Duration: 14 days
• Support: Additional PR and promotional support, production facilities, accommodation, and transport allowance.
• Public Presentation: Premiere required in Plum Yard’s 2025 program.
How to Apply:
Complete the application form and attach required documents, including a project description (1–2 pages), artistic team details (CV, portfolio), and a motivation letter.
Selection Process:
The selection will focus on the project description, artistic team, and the relevance to Plum Yard’s vision. The residency program encourages experimental and innovative approaches to performance and artistic work.
Program Benefits:
• Creative time and space for developing or completing projects.
• Financial support (20,000 CZK for production and presentation).
• Technical equipment and support.
• Accommodation and transport allowances.
• Public presentation of work-in-progress or premiere.
Contact & Resources:
• Email: katerina.soban@seznam.cz
• Phone: +420 777 790 711
Website link:
https://www.svestkovydvur.cz/rezidence-vyzvy/#1736758655290-f29bd4bc-19f5