Short Description
OFFCITY is an independent platform based in Pardubice. We understand city as both structure and living organism – a social, artistic, and architectural matter that provides space for communication and interaction. We organize lectures, workshops, public space interventions, and more. We foster public discourse on themes related to art in public space, architecture, urbanism, etc. We have hosted creative residencies in Pardubice since 2016. Our goal is to encourage interdisciplinary, interregional, and international collaboration.
Eligibility
Residency programme for artists, architects, and theorists in Pardubice (Czech Republic)
We invite creators and researchers to explore the theme of interspaces from various angles and perspectives. We’re interested in interspaces as subtle cracks in the fabric of the city – gaps between buildings, unused courtyards, forgotten corners – but also as a metaphor for the rifts between beings, communities, and between the human and non-human world. We’re curious about when and how to work with these spaces, how to cultivate and amplify their content, or critically engage with them – how to approach interspaces as places for imagining alternative futures.
Submission Requirements
Project proposal (max. 300 words) • Short artistic/creative statement (max. 200 words) • Your CV • Portfolio (selection of projects, max. 5 A4 pages as a PDF, or link to an online portfolio)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Time to slow down, explore, experiment, develop, focus, and connect
- Accommodation and workspace for 1–3 weeks (the residency studio is ideal for individuals but can also accommodate duos or small collectives used to coexisting)
- Friendly environment, basic production support, and consultations
- Artist fee of CZK 1,400/person/day
- Additional production expenses may be discussed individually
- Travel costs are covered by the resident.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Czech Republic
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Website Link: https://www.offcity.cz/en/offcity-air-2026-open-call
