Organizer Information
International Artist Residency Pedvale is an established artist residency program located within Pedvale Art Park in western Latvia. Situated approximately two hours from Riga, the residency is part of a unique cultural landscape that combines contemporary art, sculpture, nature, and heritage preservation. The residency operates within a restored 19th-century manor house surrounded by nearly 100 hectares of parkland, offering artists an inspiring environment for creative research, experimentation, and production.
Pedvale Art Park has become an important platform for international artistic exchange, welcoming visual artists, writers, performers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world. Through its residency programs, the organization supports creative development, cultural dialogue, and engagement with both the natural environment and local communities. The residency encourages artists to immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape while pursuing independent projects and exploring new ideas in a peaceful rural setting.
Title & Description
International Artist Residency Pedvale Autumn Residency 2026 (Latvia)
The International Artist Residency Pedvale Autumn Residency 2026 is an international residency opportunity inviting artists and creative practitioners to spend four weeks living and working within the unique environment of Pedvale Art Park in Latvia.
The residency will take place across two separate sessions during October and November 2026 and will host up to nine artists per session. Participants will have the opportunity to focus on their artistic practice while benefiting from a supportive international community of creators working across various disciplines.
The residency aims to foster artistic development, experimentation, and cultural exchange. Artists are encouraged to engage with the surrounding landscape, historical architecture, and artistic atmosphere of Pedvale Art Park. The residency welcomes a diverse group of participants, including visual artists, writers, dancers, performance artists, and interdisciplinary practitioners, creating opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between different creative fields.
Residents are provided with accommodation in a renovated historic manor house and access to studios and workspaces tailored to their artistic needs. While the program primarily supports independent artistic practice, participants may also choose to engage with the local community through exhibitions, workshops, performances, artist talks, or other public activities. Such activities are optional and arranged individually with selected residents.
The residency offers a tranquil setting for focused work, reflection, and creative exploration while allowing artists to connect with an international network of fellow practitioners.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Sculpture
- Installation Art
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
- Performance Art
- Dance
- Choreography
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Multimedia Art
- Site-Specific Art
- Public Art
- Environmental Art
- Mixed Media Practices
Eligibility
- Open to international applicants from all countries.
- Visual artists, writers, dancers, performers, and interdisciplinary practitioners are encouraged to apply.
- Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are eligible.
- Individual artists may apply.
- Artists must be able to attend one of the full four-week residency periods.
- Applicants should demonstrate a clear artistic practice and submit relevant work samples.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Four-week residency placement at Pedvale Art Park.
- Accommodation in a restored 19th-century manor house.
- Private bedroom with private bathroom.
- Access to shared kitchen, laundry facilities, common areas, and residency grounds.
- Access to artist studios and workspaces.
- Possibility to use indoor and outdoor working areas, including the sculpture park.
- Opportunity to connect with international artists from various disciplines.
- Optional opportunities to present exhibitions, performances, workshops, or public events.
- Support and assistance with local arrangements related to artistic production.
Please note:
- Travel expenses are not covered.
- Artists must provide their own project materials and specialized equipment.
- No grants, stipends, or financial awards are offered.
Application Fee
- Residency Fee: €480 per month
Application Requirements
- Artist CV and résumé.
- Proposal letter outlining residency intentions and artistic goals.
- Preferred residency session.
- Portfolio or samples of recent work.
Applications are reviewed by the residency selection committee, and all applicants will be notified individually regarding the outcome of their application.
How to Apply?
Applications should be submitted via email to: pedvale@pedvale.lv
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Residency Session 1: October 3 – October 30, 2026
- Residency Session 2: November 2 – November 29, 2026
Location
Pedvale Art Park, Latvia
Additional Details
- Up to nine artists are hosted during each residency session.
- Studios may be used privately or shared depending on availability and artistic needs.
- Four large studios and three smaller studios are available on-site.
- Artists have 24-hour access to their workspaces.
- Outdoor artistic production is possible within the sculpture park.
- The residency encourages engagement with the local community through exhibitions, workshops, performances, and presentations, though participation is voluntary.
- The residency fee contributes to maintaining the historic manor house and supporting residency operations.
- The organization can provide letters of recommendation to assist selected artists in securing funding from external sources in their home countries.
- The residency offers a unique balance of independent studio practice, cultural exchange, and immersion in a significant artistic and natural environment.