Organizer Information

Pedvāle International Artist Residency / Pedvāle Art Park is located in Latvia, about two hours northwest of Riga. Pedvāle Art Park is a sculptural, open-air art museum set in a natural landscape of almost 100 hectares, featuring meadows, valleys, streams, and over a hundred outdoor artworks. The residency program is embedded in this environment, offering studio space, communal living, and the chance to immerse in natural and cultural heritage.

Title & Description

Spring 2026 Artist Residency — Pedvāle Art Park
Pedvāle Art Park is calling for applications for its Spring 2026 Residency, inviting artists to spend four weeks during either March, April, or May. Each month (3 March–30 March; 3 April–30 April; 3 May–30 May) has room for nine artists, chosen to represent a variety of disciplines: visual artists, writers, dancers, performance artists, and more. The residency takes place in a refurbished 19th-century manor house within the park. Residents live in private, fully-furnished bedrooms with private bathrooms, and have access to shared common spaces, laundry, a kitchen, and a 24-hour workspace. Studios are available on the ground floor and in the basement, and artists can also work outdoors in the sculpture park. While the residency does not provide a grant or stipend, Pedvāle offers letters of recommendation to help artists secure outside funding.

Categories

  • Visual Art (painting, sculpture, installation)
  • Performing Arts / Dance / Performance
  • Literature / Writing
  • Interdisciplinary / Mixed Media

Eligibility

  • International: Open to artists from any country.
  • All career stages: No restriction by professional level.
  • Team applications allowed: up to two people (e.g., collaborative artists) may apply together.
  • Artists must be able to cover their own travel, materials, and food costs.

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Residency duration: 4 weeks.
  • Accommodation: Private bedroom with private bathroom in a shared historic manor house.
  • Studio / Workspace: Access to private or shared studios inside the manor, 24/7 access, plus outdoor workspace in the sculpture park.
  • Community interaction: Opportunity (but not mandatory) to hold a public workshop, a performance, or an exhibition for the local community.
  • Recommendation letters: Pedvāle can provide letters of recommendation for funding applications in the artists’ home countries.

Application Fee

  • The residency cost is €480 for the 4-week period.
  • Payment is due at least one month before arrival.
  • Option to bring one family member or partner at 50% of the fee.
  • No grant or stipend is provided; artists must fund their own travel and materials.

Application Requirements

  1. Artist CV / Resume
  2. A proposal letter explaining what they plan to do during the residency and their preferred month(s).
  3. Preferred time for the residency (which month: March, April, or May).
  4. Samples of work (portfolio) — images, writing samples, documentation of prior performances, etc.

How to Apply

Email your application to: pedvale@pedvale.lv

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 14 December 2025
  • Residency Periods (choose one):
    • 3 March – 30 March 2026
    • 3 April – 30 April 2026
    • 3 May – 30 May 2026

Location

Pedvāle Art Park, near Sabile, Talsi Municipality, Latvia

Additional Details

  • The studios are flexible: private or shared, and the manor house has historic character.
  • Outdoor work: artists are encouraged to work in the sculpture park and draw inspiration from the natural surroundings.
  • Community engagement: while artists are not required to run workshops or public events, Pedvāle is open to facilitating those on a case-by-case basis.
  • Pedvāle can support artists’ funding applications by providing letters of recommendation — useful for applying for grants or external support.
  • Food is not provided by the residency; residents must provide or buy their own meals.

Website Link: https://www.pedvale.lv/en/artists-residency/

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