Writing / Literature Residencies in Bulgaria

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.

Next Page Foundation

Sofia, Bulgaria

Next Page Foundation in Sofia runs a residency programme that connects international writers and literary translators to the Bulgarian literary and publishing field. The foundation offers three types of fellowships (Translation in Motion, Next Page, and Traduki) with residencies lasting 3-6 weeks, providing accommodation, working facilities, and monthly grants.

Radar Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria

Radar Sofia is an independent art hub in Sofia, Bulgaria, offering residencies primarily for writers, playwrights, dramaturgs, theatre makers, performers, and visual artists, including those at risk, with free live/work space, networking, and presentation opportunities.

World of Co

Sofia, Bulgaria

World of Co is an independent art organization based in Sofia, Bulgaria that has organized artist residency programs since . The organization offers both physical and online residency programs designed to create a platform for artistic exploration, experimentation, and international collaboration among emerging and mid-career artists.