Narva Venice Embassy, a unique summer residency programme held in Narva, Estonia, is looking for artists! Held amidst the boat garages near the Narva reservoir which functions as a natural border between Estonia and Russia, the residency invites all types of creative practitioners to engage with the local community.
This public competition is for self-funded creative residencies. Selected artists will be invited to stay at the Narva Venice Embassy for three weeks during July. This year, the artists-in-residency will also be given the opportunity to reflect on their experience and practice in the Narva Venice in a documentary film.
Residency Details:
► Duration: Artists will stay at the Narva Venice Embassy for three weeks within the period of 30.06-10.08 (exact dates will be agreed upon with selected artists)
► Support: The residency is self-funded, but we encourage you to search for external funding and will be happy to provide a letter of confirmation. A grant to cover production costs may be available.
► Engagement: Artists are expected to create works that stay on the territory or can be used over a longer time, and engage local people.
► Accommodation: Artists will be accommodated in a mobile setting in the Narva Venice area. The accommodation will have basic amenities, including electricity and modest cooking facilities and toilet facilities nearby. For more extensive meal preparation and showering, artists will have access to additional facilities a short distance from Narva Venice.
How to Apply:
► Interested artists are invited to submit their applications by 4.05.25 at 23.59 EEST (UTC+3).
► Submit your applications here: https://forms.gle/Qtd21Bihyzr6uXb9A
► The application information should be in English and submitted in one PDF file, max 10MB.
An application must include:
- Applicant(s) information (name, country, birth date, and contact details)
- Applicant(s) CV(s) and a short biography
- Portfolio (description of 3-5 works; max 10 MB)
- A proposal for the project you intend to develop during the residency, including how you plan to engage the local community.
- Drawings/visualization of the planned artwork
- A note acknowledging the presence of the film crew and, if applicable, willingness to participate in the film
The competition is organized by the Narva Art Residency (NART).
For any inquiries or further information, please contact Narva Venice 2025 project coordinator Saara Mildeberg: saara.mildeberg@gmail.com.
Website link: https://www.nart.ee/en/open-call-art-residency-at-narva-venice-embassy-2025/
