Interdisciplinary Residencies in Estonia

ARS Keraamikakeskus

Tallinn, Estonia

ARS Ceramics Centre offers a self-directed residency program for ceramic artists and designers in collaboration with the Estonian Ceramists' Association. The program provides individual professional artists with a unique working experience at a historic ceramic production space with access to gas firing facilities, throwing wheels, kilns, and other specialized equipment. The centre supports emerging and established makers through creative work, production, education, and interdisciplinary research projects.

KORDON

Kärdla, Estonia

KORDON Artist Residency, nestled on the serene Hiiumaa island in Estonia, offers a unique retreat for artists across disciplines. Since its inception in August 2018, KORDON has encouraged artists to immerse in local culture and engage with the community through exhibitions, workshops, or open studios. Operated by the non-profit KORDONair MTÜ, founded by Vaikla Studio, the residency fosters site-specific projects and research. The residency, set in a historically rich building renovated for contemporary creative work, provides both self-funded and project-specific funded programs. Artists are selected through invitations or open calls, focusing on local-global issues. KORDON offers a tranquil environment for critical thinkers and artists, promoting privacy and slowness, with facilities that include private studios, communal spaces, and opportunities for public engagement.

Narva Art Residency

Narva, Estonia

Narva Art Residency (NART), founded in , is a cultural platform in Narva, Estonia, on the Estonian-Russian border at the historic Kreenholm site, facilitating international artist residencies, exhibitions, talks, and workshops. It welcomes artists across diverse disciplines including Visual Arts, Music, Performance, Architecture, Design, Film, Literature, and Curatorial Practices, emphasizing creative exchange, community engagement, and socially engaged projects. Operated by the Estonian Academy of Arts with Narva Gate and supported by the Estonian Ministry of Culture, it provides free accommodation, shared working spaces, kitchen, and access to the Kreenholm factory.

Rüki Residency (Ruki Residency)

Viljandi, Estonia

Rüki Residency, nestled in the historic city of Viljandi, Estonia, offers a unique opportunity for artists across all disciplines to immerse themselves in a creative environment. The residency, housed in a building dating back to the second half of the 19th century and renovated in 2022/2023, began its operations in June 2023. It serves as a hub for artists, musicians, writers, and other creatives to produce and showcase their work. Rüki provides a private furnished apartment with an attached studio space, and the possibility to use the gallery space within the same building. The residency fosters collaborations with local institutions, offering a rich cultural exchange. Viljandi's serene atmosphere presents an ideal setting for artists to focus and draw inspiration away from urban distractions. Rüki Residency encourages residents to engage with the community through workshops, exhibitions, or other public events. This self-funded program requires artists to cover their own travel and living expenses, with residency fees varying based on duration and specific needs.

TYPA Artist in Residence

Tartu, Estonia

TYPA Artist in Residence is a dynamic residency program founded in at the TYPA Paper and Print Centre in Tartu, Estonia, welcoming artists from Nordic and Baltic countries as well as international artists. The program offers 3-month residencies with access to printmaking and paper arts facilities, accommodation, workspace, and financial support, while also accepting artists working in diverse mediums including new media, sculpture, sound, and painting.