Free Artist Residencies in Lithuania

Name of Residency: DAR (Druskininkai Artists’s Residence)In seeking to develop international cultural exchanges, the Lithuanian Composers’ Union initiated Druskininkai A.I.R (Artist in Residence) international artists’ residency programme in 2011. Since 2012, it has continued to function under a new title, DAR (Druskininkai Artists’ Residence), with over one hundred artists from Lithuania and other countries having participated in it.The DAR programme is intended for composers and sound artists.

Rupert

Vilnius, Lithuania

Rupert's Residency Programme, situated in the scenic Valakampiai district of Vilnius, Lithuania, offers a unique opportunity for local and international cultural practitioners across a broad spectrum including artists, writers, curators, cultural managers, and academics. This programme allows participants to live and work in Vilnius, fostering the development of individual projects while engaging with the region's vibrant creative sphere. The residency, designed by the acclaimed Lithuanian architect Audrius Ambrasas, features studios with mezzanines, providing ample space for creative and research activities. Surrounded by natural beauty and yet close to the city's cultural heart, Rupert encourages a blend of solitude and community engagement. With studios equipped with essentials and WiFi, residents enjoy a conducive environment for production and research. Rupert supports its residents with curatorial assistance, professional meetings, and integration into the local art scene, alongside the freedom to engage with its public and educational programmes. This inclusive approach aims to cultivate long-standing relationships and ongoing collaboration, enriching both the residents and the broader cultural landscape. This fully funded residency, supported by the Lithuanian Council for Culture and Tech Arts, invites individual artists, collectives, and families to apply. Despite covering studio costs, residents are expected to manage their daily and travel expenses, with Rupert providing necessary support for external funding applications. The residency embodies a spirit of openness, creativity, and intercultural exchange, contributing significantly to the contemporary art field.

Name of Residency: SODAS 2123 residency programThe SODAS 2123 artist-in-residence programme invites artists, curators, designers, architects, researchers and other creators to become part of the SODAS 2123 community. The programme’s participants are welcome to initiate event-based programmes, participate in open studios, present the results of their residency in various forms and become part of the SODAS 2123 community’s events. The residents develop their artistic projects with the support of t

Verpejos Creative Pastures

Kabeliai, Lithuania

Verpėjos Creative Pastures is an artist residency program in Kabeliai village, Lithuania, inviting interdisciplinary artists for a two-month stay in June–September to explore themes of traditional rural lifestyle, nature conservation, and global changes through art research projects. Residents live together in a traditional homestead, share responsibilities for shepherding 40 sheep, and engage with local communities, animals, and each other, culminating in a presentation event. The program provides a EUR 1400 grant, travel support, materials allowance, team assistance, and events like artist talks.