Photography Residencies in Latvia

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.

Purvitis Kurzeme

Biksaiņi, Latvia

Name of Residency: Sila ZieduRezidence “Sila ziedu” atrodas 19.gadsimta mājā, ko ieskauj simtgadīgi ozoli un ābeles, pļavas, meži un zvaigžņotas debesis. Dabas klusumu ik pa laikam pārtrauc dzērvju un gulbju saucieni.Mākslinieki, mūziķi, rakstnieki, atklājēji, ceļotāji, dzīves iedvesmoti vai miera meklētāji ir aicināti palikt, radīt un atjaunoties.Rezidence piedāvā divus pilnībā mēbelētus un labiekārtotus apartamentus, no kuriem katram ir atsevišķa ieeja ar horizontālu plašu skatu uz dārzu un vi

The Interdisciplinary Art Group SERDE

Atmodas iela 9, Latvia

SERDE residencies program aims at exchange and common work between artists and professionals from the creative and cultural world promote experiences exchanges and skills sharing encourage art and culture professionals to discover the Latvian country side as place where to create and inspire create the new works in unusual circumstances.SERDE offer accommodation and working facilities in one of oldest and ?wonderful? historical buildings of town. We have a &ldquogreen thinking&rdquo approach to

VV Foundation PAiR (Pāvilosta Artist in Residency)

Pāvilosta, Latvia

The PAiR Artist Residency, hosted by the VV Foundation, is a unique opportunity for art, culture, and humanities professionals to immerse themselves in a creative and interdisciplinary environment. Located in the coastal town of Pāvilosta, Latvia, the residency is set within a historical wooden house, offering a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. It supports a wide range of disciplines, providing artists, curators, researchers, and writers with studio space, living accommodations, and access to a library and gallery. The program emphasizes sustainable practices and engagement with the local socio-environmental landscape. Residents benefit from curatorial assistance, professional connections, and the option to host exhibitions or workshops. The residency fosters a dialogue between the local and global, encouraging innovative practices and interdisciplinary knowledge sharing. Applications are open to both Latvian and international professionals, with a selection process facilitated by the VV Foundation team and field experts.