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live residencies

Each of the Countries listed below will host 2 Live Residencies: one lasting 1 week, and another one lasting 2 weeks! How does it work? You have to apply as a couple through this form. Please consult the form to know the deadline and selection criteria. Below you can find information about:
  • Residency periods
  • Residency themes
  • Residency hosts
THIS CALL IS OPEN TO CRAFT PRACTITIONERS FROM: – any European Country; – any non-Eu Participating Country in the Creative Europe Programme (Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Tunisia, and Ukraine).

Some useful info

  • If the eligible Country you currently reside in is not listed in the form, please indicate it in “Other“
  • You have to form a couple with another craft practitioner and both of you must apply through the form, filling it separately
  • You can form more than 1 couple to increase your chances: in that case, you can fill the form more than once
  • Your application will be evaluated and selected by the hosting organisations
  • If selected, your travel expenses will be paid by the sending organisation (don’t worry about this now, you will be contacted and receive all the relevant info when it’s time and if you are selected!)

Video Explanation

Synthetic Craft Residencies Calendar

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: France 🇫🇷
  • Title: From Hand to Machine

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: France 🇫🇷
  • Title: The Alchemy of Making

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Bulgaria 🇧🇬
  • Title: Roots & Earth: Crafting Traditions in Wood and Clay

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Serbia 🇷🇸
  • Title: Near Future Craft

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Spain 🇪🇸
  • Title: Augmented Craft: From Material Intelligence to Hybrid Presence

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
  • Title: Impressions: Lace Making, Enterprise Skills & Creative Exchange

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Italy 🇮🇹
  • Title: The Art of Repair – Sculpting

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
  • Title: Craft therapy & sustainable craft – Craft for Life

 

 

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Croatia 🇭🇷
  • Title: Unknown-objects, spaces, time

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Croatia 🇭🇷
  • Title: Unknown-objects, spaces, time

 

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
  • Title: From Lace to Leadership: Craft, Business & Innovation Residency

 

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Slovenia 🇸🇮
  • Title: Jewelry Lab + FabLab

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Sweden 🇸🇪
  • Title: “Creating a sculpture garden with wood, textile and other materials”

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Slovenia 🇸🇮
  • Title: Glass Lab + Metal Lab

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Sweden 🇸🇪
  • Title: “Creating a sculpture garden with wood, textile and other materials”

 

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Italy 🇮🇹
  • Title: The Art of Repair – Textiles

 

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Greece 🇬🇷
  • Title: Basketry and Modern Craft as Tools for Storytelling and Soft Activism.

 

 

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Slovakia 🇸🇰
  • Title: The position of craft in the modern world

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Slovakia 🇸🇰
  • Title: The position of craft in the modern world

 

 

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Spain 🇪🇸
  • Title: Augmented Craft: From Visual Language to Digital Presence

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Bulgaria 🇧🇬
  • Title: The Soul of Wood –Two-Week Woodcarving

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Greece 🇬🇷
  • Title: Jewelry-making

 

Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
  • Title: Craft therapy & sustainable craft – ReCrafting Life

 

 

Duration: 1 Week

  • Country: Serbia 🇷🇸
  • Title: Near Future Craft

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I apply if I live in a country which is not listed?

You can apply if you live in ANY European Country or in the non-EU Countries Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Tunisia, and Ukraine.

The key requirement is residency, not citizenship. The sending organization will ask for proof of residency.

Can I apply for more than one residency?

Yes, you can apply for up to three residencies in the application form.

Can I be selected for more than one residency?

No, you can't.

Can I form more than a couple?

Yes, you can. In that case you should fill in the form more than once: one time for each person and proposed co-creation.

In our couple, should we fill in the form separately?

Yes, each of you must fill in the form separately.

Should we write the same thing in the co-creation proposal?

It can be similar but it cannot be exactly the same, as each of you should specify their specific contribution to the co-creation process.

Can I cooperate with a person living in the hosting country?

Although you cannot couple up with a person from that country, that person should contact the hosting organisation to propose this, so he/she can discuss his/her participation modality.

Are travel and accommodation covered for the Residencies?

Yes, the sending organization will cover both travel and accommodation costs for the selected participants. The precise amount will be communicated after selection.

Can I apply if I am at a beginner skill level?

Yes, the residencies are open to participants with various skill levels, including beginners and intermediates, especially for innovative techniques like 3D printing clay.

What if I am not selected?

Be informed that you have many more opportunities in case you're not selected:

Residency Logistics & Resources

Where can I find a list of the residencies and their dates?

The list of all residencies and their dates is available via a provided link. The specific links and details for each residency will be sent via email.

Do the residencies cover travel and accommodation?

Yes, the sending organization is responsible for covering both travel and accommodation costs for the selected participants.

Will the online meetings and presentations be recorded and shared?

The first general presentation was recorded and will be shared. However, subsequent online sessions with individual residencies will not be recorded to encourage live interaction.

Specific Craft and Technique Availability

Are there any residency programs for a specific craft, like pottery, textiles, or wood engraving?

The availability of specific tools and crafts varies by location. For example, some residencies offer a kiln but no pottery wheel, while others have laser cutting and wood engraving machines. It is best to check with the specific host organization.

Can I apply if I am a beginner or have an intermediate skill level?

Yes, the residencies are open to participants with various skill levels, including beginners and intermediates, especially for innovative techniques like 3D printing clay.

Are there opportunities for specific artistic projects, such as bookbinding, fashion design, or architecture?

Yes, several residencies are open to these fields, particularly if they involve innovative materials and techniques. Participants are encouraged to attend the online sessions for each host country to get more specific information.

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