Interdisciplinary Residencies in Latvia

Art Therapy Lab International Residency

Kuldīga, Latvia

Designed to explore concepts of “nature” and how creativity positively impacts our mental and emotional well-being, the Art Therapy Lab International Residency is a yearly residency program that invites participants to embark on a journey of self-exploration and community connection. Led by an interdisciplinary team of creative practitioners—including art therapy, contemporary art, architecture, performance, and

Baltic Analog Lab

Riga, Latvia

Baltic Analog Lab Residency is an artist-run program in Riga, Latvia, offering 1-2 month stays in a renovated apartment above the lab, with access to darkrooms, working spaces, screening facilities, analog film equipment, and sound tools through collaborations with Skaņu Mežs and Erica Synths. It supports individual projects in analog photochemical film, photography, sound, and interdisciplinary practices, encouraging public presentations, workshops, or screenings in a collaborative environment. Residents pay a 500 EUR monthly fee, with no stipend provided, but invitation letters for funding are available.

ISSP

Riga, Latvia

The ISSP Riga Residency, a vibrant platform for contemporary photography and art education, offers a unique program for photographers, artists, and curators. Established in Riga, Latvia, this residency is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for concentrated personal research, artistic exploration, and community engagement. Situated in the heart of the cultural and historical landscape of Riga, the residency fosters interactions with local social and cultural contexts, enabling artists to connect deeply with the area and its residents. Residents are provided with private rooms in a shared apartment, access to technical equipment, and a library at the ISSP premises. Furthermore, the program facilitates meetings with local art and culture actors through a dedicated residency coordinator, encouraging collaborations and public presentations such as pop-up exhibitions or artist talks. ISSP Riga Residency also uniquely supports illustrators and comics artists in partnership with kuš!, enhancing its multidisciplinary approach. While the residency requires a participation fee, it remains a pivotal space for artists to develop and showcase their work in a new environment, contributing significantly to their professional growth and exposure.

Kim? Residency

Riga, Latvia

Kim? Contemporary Art Centre is excited to invite international artists, curators and writers to apply for its first ever short-term summer residency in Riga. The residency will host two art professionals (artists, curators, writers, producers, etc.) simultaneously for a six-week period (1 June – 13 July/ 17 July – 31 August), welcoming four residents

A Riga-based residency for contemporary performance art practitioners, operated by the Latvian Centre for Performance Art in the Miera Street creative quarter. Welcomes 1–2 artists for 1–2 month stays, with an expectation to deliver a workshop or masterclass and present work to local audiences.

Riga Circus Residency

Riga, Latvia

The Riga Circus Residency Program, run by Rīgas cirks in Riga, Latvia, serves as a laboratory for new forms of artistic research and practices, primarily focused on contemporary circus arts, while also welcoming interdisciplinary artists for site-specific projects related to the circus or the city. It supports up to 4 artists or groups, providing working spaces, accommodation, and for , a daily stipend of 40 EUR per person plus travel for Baltic applicants, with residencies typically lasting 2-3 weeks. The program promotes circus development in Latvia and the Baltic region through experimentation, collaboration, and community engagement.

RIXC

Riga, Latvia

Center for new media culture and artist collective focused on art, science, and emerging technologies, with a gallery, festivals, publications, and residency programs.

Sansusī

Susēja, Latvia

Susēja3 options :1/ The artist pays for their own stay.2/ Sansusi helps artist to find grants to attend the residence.3/ Sansusi does open call for well being residency.It is one month residency for an artist or group of artists where they are working with local psycho neurological clinic, social care center or local pupils at least 8 h per week and in the end there is some kind of presentation- concert, exhibition, performance or just some work in progress. It is not art ther

TUR Artist Residency

Riga, Latvia

A process-oriented residency for contemporary art professionals housed in a post-industrial building in Riga. Hosts one artist at a time for 1–2 months, with full housing and up to €250 travel reimbursement. Operates in cooperation with ISSP (photography) and kuš! (comics).