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Free Artist Residencies in Slovenia

4 residencies

4 fully funded residencies in Slovenia cover both housing and a stipend. These programs remove financial barriers entirely.

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AiR Celeia

Celje, Slovenia

AiR Celeia is a two-month artist-in-residence program active since at the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Celje, Slovenia, welcoming international artists and curators. Residents receive free studio accommodation, a monthly stipend of up to 600 Euro, and opportunities to exhibit or present their work in public spaces throughout the city.

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Center Rog

Slovenia

Name of Residency: Makers in Residency / Designer in ResidencyCenter Rog offers different residential programmes:Makers in Residency:This year’s Makers in Residency program welcomes all makers, innovators, and creatives eager to work on their projects at Center Rog. As the largest public creative hub in Europe, with nine specialized production labs, Center Rog offers a unique opportunity to create, share knowledge, experiment and expand your network.Center Rog’s residency programmes  are an idea

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Studio for the Research on the Art of Acting

Slovenia

Name of Residency: Krušče Creative CenterKrušče Creative Center stretches through few plots of land with six buildings. The property is being renovated since 2006 and has almost 1000 m2 of spaces for group work and accommodation. The renovation has been a process of artistic directors collaborating with architects, students of scenic design and others to establish spaces and landscapes that respect cultural heritage, being at the same time contemporary and homey. Krušče Creative Center is being

StipendHousingVisual ArtsSculptureDanceTheaterPerformance+9
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Tobačna 001 Cultural Center

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Tobačna 001 Cultural Center in Ljubljana offers a flexible two-month artist residency program for international visual artists, providing a private apartment, studio space, and opportunities for cultural exchange through lectures, workshops, and exhibitions. Artists integrate into the local scene or focus on their creative practice, with projects showcased in the center's gallery upon completion. The program, part of the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, emphasizes multi-layered cultural exchange in a renovated historical tobacco factory building.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there free artist residencies in Slovenia?

Yes. Fully funded residencies in Slovenia provide both accommodation and a stipend at no cost. These are typically supported by government arts funding, foundations, or institutional endowments.

How competitive are free residencies in Slovenia?

Free residencies tend to be more competitive, with acceptance rates often below 10-15%. A strong portfolio and clear project proposal will strengthen your application.

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