Artist Residencies in Croatia with Housing

Kamov

Rijeka, Croatia

The Kamov Artist-in-Residence Program, established in 2011 by the Department of Culture of the City of Rijeka, Croatia, aims to enrich the cultural landscape by fostering art and supporting the non-institutional art scene. Named after the avant-garde Rijeka writer Janko Polić Kamov, the program embodies the spirit of questioning and progress. It has hosted over 500 international artists, theorists, and creators, encouraging collaborations across cultural boundaries. The residency offers spaces for inspiration, research, and experimentation in writing, performing arts, and open-ended post-studio practices. Residents engage in Rijeka's cultural life, presenting their work through lectures, workshops, and exhibitions. Kamov Residency provides a unique opportunity for artists to delve deep into their projects, supported by a rich community and a variety of resources.

KONTEJNER bureau of contemporary art praxis

Zagreb, Croatia

KONTEJNER | bureau of contemporary art praxis is a non-profit NGO based in Zagreb, Croatia, founded in , focusing on progressive contemporary intermedia art, sound art, experimental music, and projects exploring science, technology, and the body. They organize artist residencies, often in collaboration with programs like EMAP (two-month production residencies emphasizing collaboration in digital art, media art, and bio-art) and A Sea Change (two-week residencies at MedILS in Split with grants). Residencies provide stipends, accommodation, travel support, and access to technical facilities for innovative, research-based projects.

Prostor by Culture Hub Croatia (CHC)

Split, Croatia

, led by Culture Hub Croatia (CHC), is a dynamic creative hub located in Split, Croatia. Established in 2017, CHC is dedicated to fostering creativity, contemporary art, and intercultural dialogue through innovative educational programs and continuous exhibition activities. The residency program at Prostor supports artists and cultural professionals in contemporary art, emphasizing participatory, research-based, and process-based practices. Residents receive a private room, shared facilities, and access to an open studio, co-working area, and exhibition space. The program also offers opportunities for networking, curatorial support, and presenting work through exhibitions, talks, or workshops. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with thematic focuses for each year. Prostor’s self-directed residency aims to create a collaborative and community-engaged environment for artists to develop and share their projects. This initiative emphasizes the importance of art in fostering a socially just and sustainable future.

SEA AIR

Silba, Croatia

SEA AIR is an off-grid, process-oriented artist residency on Silba, a car-free island in the Adriatic Sea, Croatia, inviting international artists, writers, sound explorers, herbalists, and cultural practitioners for 2–8 week stays in a remote forest home powered by solar energy and rainwater. The program emphasizes ecological awareness, intuitive processes, ritual practices, and deep listening, with no pressure for results, offering solitude, freedom, and the island itself as a studio. It welcomes queer, BIPOC, and emerging artists, with a basic donation (~25 EUR/day) covering utilities or alternative contributions like barter and workshops.

Zvona i Nari

Ližnjan, Croatia

Zvona i Nari (Bells & Pomegranates) is a library and literary retreat in Ližnjan, Croatia, offering free residencies to writers, poets, translators, editors, publishers, scholars, and others in the literary field to work on creative projects while engaging with the local community through readings or library activities. The program provides fully furnished houses on a country estate, accommodating 2-4 people each, with stays determined individually based on project needs and community involvement. Guests must contribute to the library's daily operations and respect shared spaces, with no stipend provided but housing free; food and travel are self-funded.