Organizer Information
Jam Factory Art Center is a contemporary art institution in Lviv, Ukraine, focusing on critical engagement with social and cultural processes. Opened officially in 2023 in a former industrial building, it hosts exhibitions, performative arts, music events, educational programs, and community-oriented projects. The center emphasizes public dialogue, socially engaged art, and reflection on both Ukrainian and international contemporary art.
Title & Description
Magic Carpets residency at Jam Factory Art Center 2026
Magic Carpets Residency 2026 invites artists to explore how displaced communities in Ukraine rebuild a sense of home through gardens, crafts, food, and social gatherings amidst the ongoing conflict. The residency encourages site-specific projects, land art, community-based activities, and explorations of traditional craft techniques. Artists collaborate with local communities, creating art that fosters interpersonal ties, cultural memory, and collective expression. Outcomes may include installations, performances, research publications, or video work, culminating in a public event such as a festival or collective dinner.
Categories
Visual Arts, Performance, Land Art, Architecture, Food-based Art, Traditional Crafts, Video Art, Socially Engaged Art
Eligibility
Artists who are EU citizens have the right to reside in the EU, or are from Creative Europe–eligible countries. Experience with community work, knowledge of the Ukrainian context, and openness to trauma-aware approaches are valued. Applicants must be adults (18+).
Program Benefits & Awards
- Artist fee: 1,200 EUR (net)
- Daily allowance: 15 EUR/day
- Production budget: up to 1,500 EUR
- Accommodation: one-bedroom apartment
- Travel support: round-trip costs covered
- Engagement with local communities and mentorship in trauma-informed art practices
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- CV
- Portfolio
- Motivation letter detailing project ideas and community engagement approach
How to Apply?
Email the above materials to: o.kasperovych@jamfactory.ua
Subject line: AiR Magic Carpets 2026
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 10 April 2026
- Research trip / online meetings: 15 April – 15 May 2026 (7 days)
- Residency period in Lviv: 1 June – 15 August 2026 (30 days)
- Presentation of outcomes & final event: 15 August – 30 September 2026 (7 days)
Location
Lviv, Ukraine
Additional Details
- Residency includes training in trauma-aware approaches.
- Focus is on mixed groups, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and local inhabitants.
- Language barriers are addressed through non-verbal communication support.
- Each artist can participate in only one Magic Carpets residency in 2026.