Organizer Information
Narva Art Residency (NART) is an international artist-in-residence program located on the Estonian-Russian border, in the historic villa originally built for the director of the Kreenholm Textile Manufacture. NART supports creative exchange across disciplines and fosters connections between international artists and the local community.
Title & Description
Open Call: Narva Artist Residency 2026 (Estonia)
NART invites artists and creatives from all disciplines to apply for its 2026 residency program in Narva, Estonia. The program emphasizes interactive, socially engaged, and community-based projects that build meaningful connections with local communities. Artists are encouraged to integrate engagement directly into their artmaking process, with opportunities to propose exhibitions or events in NART’s gallery spaces.
Theme
Social engagement and community-based practices relevant to the local context of Narva.
Key Dates
- Deadline: October 26, 2025 – 23:59 (Estonian time)
- Duration: Residencies last 1.5–2 months
Location
Narva, Estonia (North-Eastern border, historic villa of Kreenholm Textile Manufacture)
Eligibility
- Open to international artists from all fields (visual art, music, performance, architecture, design, film, literature, curatorial practices, etc.)
- Open to individuals or duos
- Artists must be committed to creating interactive and socially engaged work
Costs/Funding
- Free private accommodation, common workspaces, shared kitchen, and washing facilities provided
- Free access to Kreenholm factory spaces, bicycles (in warmer months), and a small boat
- No stipend or production funding (artists cover their own travel, production, and living costs)
- Letters of confirmation available for external funding applications
Provided by Host
- Accommodation and working facilities free of charge
- Support in reaching out to communities and organizing events
- Access to vacant Kreenholm manufactory
- A vibrant residency center with many activities
Expectations & Outcomes
- Creation of interactive, community-engaged projects
- Possibility to propose exhibitions or events for NART gallery spaces
Application Fee
Free
How to Apply
Submit applications online via NART’s website: Narva Art Residency – Open Call 2026
Contact Information
Website: www.nart.ee
