Organizer Information:

The Wrocław Institute of Culture organizes this residency as part of the MagiC Carpets platform, a Creative Europe network uniting 21 cultural organizations. The program focuses on fostering dialogue and co-creation with local communities, viewing the residency as a space for listening, relationship-building, and shared meaning-making.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the MagiC Carpets Artistic Residency in Wrocław 2026.

The organizers are looking for an artist working with photography and multimedia to engage with the Korean community in Wrocław. This residency offers an opportunity for in-depth research and artistic work based on collecting stories, experiences, and narratives from this specific minority group.

The selected artist will work in an urban context—visiting spaces important to the Korean community—to reflect on visibility, migration, and the memory of place. The residency emphasizes process over ready-made forms and will culminate in a public presentation of the work developed in collaboration with the curator and the community.

Category:

Photography / Multimedia 

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open to international artists working with photography/multimedia.

  • Language: Advanced English language skills are required.

  • Focus: Must be interested in research-based, collaborative practices and collecting narratives from specific communities.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Artist Fee: €1,200 remuneration.

  • Production Budget: Up to €1,000.

  • Travel: Up to €1,000 for travel expenses.

  • Accommodation: A residential apartment is provided.

  • Support: Curatorial support, meetings with residents, and workshops tailored to the project.

Application Fee:

Free.

Application Requirements:

To apply, submit the following via email:

  1. CV.

  2. Portfolio.

  3. Cover Letter: Briefly describe your idea for the residency and any experience or interests related to Korean culture.

How to Apply?

Send your application to airwro@instytutkultury.pl with the subject line: “OPEN CALL MAGIC CARPETS 2026”.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CET).

  • Results Announcement: March 30, 2026.

  • Residency Period: 4 weeks in September/October 2026.

Location:

Wrocław, Poland.

Contact Information:

Email: airwro@instytutkultury.pl

Website: Official Open Call