ABOUT PROGRAM

BELGRADE ART STUDIO RESIDENCY  is a non-profit  international art program designed to bring talented artists, creative practitioners, researchers and writers from around the world to experience a unique cultural environment dedicated to art. Selected artists are invited to live and work in specially designed studio for a period up to 6 months. By bringing the creators of art in a unique setting the Program aims to situate art at the very heart of historical Belgrade.

WHO CAN APPLY

Art studio is open year-round, providing artists / writers /curators / creative practitioners / researchers / scholars / thinkers with much-needed space and time to work on a project of their choice.The applications are reviewed by an art committee whose efforts ensure that a broad range of artistic disciplines, styles and national origins is represented. The selection process aims to integrate artists and researchers in a spirit of openness and curiosity about creativity in its diverse forms and contexts.

WHAT WE OFFER

Residency in a private air-conditioned fully furnished apartment which is unique and has character, in Dorcol historic building, built in 1921-23. (approximately 80 square meters. It has 4.20 m high ceilings, large windows in two directions and a beautiful floor plan). Living in Dorćol has its charms, it could be like living in Kreuzberg in Berlin or Manhattan in NYC. A sense of history, with the pieces of furniture from 1920s and original wooden floor, windows, doors and a fully functional kitchen for the self-catering of residents, bathroom, dining/sitting room, studio. A painting studio is equipped with easels, stool, ample wall space, both natural and artificial lighting and a small library.The space was renovated over the course of a whole year and decorated following an ‘‘eclectic luxury’’ approach that combines vintage design with contemporary art. The space is filled with original art and vintage objects sourced in galleries and antique shops across Serbia and Europe. The result is a very personal, inviting space that skillfully mixes contrasting elements with surprising results.

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FEES

Each resident is responsible for their own funding, though Belgrade Art Studio can help with this process. Please note that there is only one artist or an artist couple at a time in the residency. Every participant can bring along one family member or partner that will pay 50% of the price as well as a pet, free of charge.

FELLOWSHIP

We offer one fellowships per year to artists and creatives of outstanding talent. A fellowship covers the full cost of Belgrade Art Studio residency for a week. (travel not included). Only artists who have completed the financial assistance section of the online application will be considered for fellowship. You must submit this information at the time of application.

FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE

Our financial aid package cover up to a maximum of 50% of the cost of a residency (the total amount of our aid packages varies based on a combination of merit, need, and time of year; the maximum aid is more readily available for residencies scheduled between November and April). Only artists who have completed the financial assistance section of the online application will be considered for financial aid package. You must submit this information at the time of application.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Fill out residency Online application. Submission of applications are only accepted through online form http://belgradeartstudio.com/apply/">http://belgradeartstudio.com/apply/

Deadline Rolling – the 1st of each month

Email info@belgradeartstudio.com

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