Artist Residencies in Ruse

International Elias Canetti Society

Ruse, Bulgaria

The International Elias Canetti Society, founded in 1992 in Ruse, Bulgaria, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Nobel Prize laureate Elias Canetti and promoting European values such as peace, international cooperation, and cultural diversity. The Society supports democracy and civil society growth through cultural mediation, civic education, research, and publishing. It organizes various cultural events, including the annual International Literature Festival, and offers artist residency programs aimed at fostering artistic exchange and collaboration across Europe. These residencies are open to a wide range of artists, including painters, photographers, writers, performance artists, translators, and musicians. Its residencies provide a rich cultural environment, fostering creative development and international artistic collaboration. These programs promote the values and legacy of Elias Canetti while supporting contemporary artistic practices.