Organizer Information
The Wrocław Institute of Culture is a major municipal cultural institution based in Wrocław, Poland. Its mission is to promote cultural participation, support artistic exchange, strengthen local art communities, and facilitate international cooperation. The Institute organizes and curates long-standing
residency programs such as AIR Wro and participates in major European cultural networks, including the MagiC Carpets Creative Europe platform. Through these initiatives, it fosters socially engaged practices and enables artists to explore urban contexts and community-driven art.
MagiC Carpets (Creative Europe platform)
MagiC Carpets is a Creative Europe-funded platform uniting cultural organisations across Europe with the goal of supporting emerging artists through international residencies that promote cultural exchange, community engagement, and socially engaged artistic practices. The platform facilitates transnational mobility, encourages collaboration with local communities, and strengthens artistic networks across member institutions.
Title & Description
Open Call: MagiC Carpets International Artistic Residency – Wrocław, Poland (2026)
This is an international artistic residency opportunity offering one emerging artist the chance to conduct a 4-week
research-based project in Wrocław, focusing on dialogue, co-creation, and community engagement, specifically with the local Korean community. The residency emphasizes process-oriented artistic practice rather than finished objects and privileges practices centered on social inquiry, storytelling, and collaborative creation within urban public contexts. Selected artists will work closely with residents to explore themes such as minority visibility, migration, urban memory, and intercultural exchange. Culminating activities include a public presentation of the developed project, along with workshops and community interaction events.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Photography & Multimedia
- Interdisciplinary/Process-based Artistic Practices
- Socially Engaged Art & Community Art
- Urban Cultural Research
Eligibility
- International artists with experience or a strong interest in socially engaged and research-based art practices.
- Artists should demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with the local Korean community in Wrocław.
- Advanced English skills are required for communication and project facilitation.
- There is no specific age limit or citizenship restriction stated, but applicants should be prepared to articulate interest and experience in socially engaged practice.
Program Benefits & Awards
Participating artists receive:
- Artist remuneration: €1,200
- Production budget: up to €1,000 for project development
- Travel reimbursement: up to €1,000 to cover transport costs
- Accommodation: provided in a residential apartment in Wrocław
- Community engagement support (planning and facilitation)
- Public presentation opportunity as part of local cultural programming
These benefits support the artist in creating output within an international context while engaging with cultural communities.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
To apply, submit the following by email:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Portfolio (selected works demonstrating artistic capacity and relevance to socially engaged practice)
- Cover Letter / Motivation Letter describing:
- Your artistic approach and conceptual idea for the residency
- Experience and motivation related to working with communities
- Any specific interests in Korean culture or narratives relevant to the locality
All materials may be submitted in English or Polish.
How to Apply?
Email your complete application to:
airwro@instytutkultury.pl
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 March 2026
- Notification of Results: 30 March 2026
- Residency Period: Late September – Early October 2026 (Approx. 4 weeks)
Location
Wrocław, Poland
Additional Details
- The residency prioritizes practices that are process-oriented, dialogical, and socially grounded, rather than traditional studio-only outputs.
- Artists will be expected to facilitate meetings, workshops, or events that build meaningful exchanges with the Korean community.
- A public presentation of the work developed during the residency is part of the program deliverables.
- The broader MagiC Carpets platform connects artists with transnational opportunities and may open future collaborations across Europe.
