Writing / Literature Residencies in Croatia

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.

KURS Association

Split, Croatia

KURS Association hosts the Marko Marulić Residency, welcoming foreign writers, translators, and visual artists for one-month stays to introduce literary, cultural and social opportunities in Split and Croatia.

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.