The Estonian Creative Residencies Network announced an open call for Ukranian artists

LOORE (The Estonian Creative Residencies Network)  announced an open call for Ukranian artists for 2-month paid residency. This open call presents 8 different opportunities in Estonia and a one-month residency extension opportunity from a partner. of LOORE. The deadline for the applications is on April 14th, 2023.

LOORE (The Estonian Creative Residencies Network) was created in response to the expressed need for better representation and collaboration between artist residency organisations across Estonia. With the goal of supporting the mobility of creative people and representing the interests of residency hosts; increasing capacity and influence, and value. It also promotes the sharing of artistic resources and collaboration opportunities across its members. Currently the LOORE network represents 14 members.

Thanks to the funding by the Nordic Culture Point, LOORE can provide support to Ukrainian artists, writers, curators, critics and musicians etc. During 2023 – 2024 members of the LOORE network will host artists through a funded residency program, giving artists the opportunity to make use of the different available opportunities of the organisations and the unique networking possibilities, such as visits, workshops, talks and programs in other locations.

This open call presents 8 different 2 month residency opportunities and a one-month residency extension opportunity from our partner. Artists are asked to apply only to the residency programs which fits their work. Residencies are offered by Tartu Artists' Union, Arvo Pärt Center, Massia, Maajaam, Kai Residency, Copper Leg Art Residency, TYPA, and Estonian Literary Society.

All residencies are free for the artist. Artists will receive 1500€ scholarship, a 600€ materials budget and a transport allowance. 

Find more information at the homepage of LOORE.