Artist Retreats: The Rest of EUROPE
See separate lists for the British Isles, France, Germany, and Scandinavia...
ARMENIA
Dilijan International Composers Retreat, Dilijan, Armenia. Tel.: 7-827-203032. (performing arts)
AUSTRIA
Artists in Residence -Vienna, Schottengasse 1, Federal Chancellery, 1014 Vienna, Austria. Tel: 011-43-1-531-15-7693. (visual and literary arts) http://www.e-c-b.net/ecb/cashpoint/entries/992951737Artists in Residence - Leube Baustoffe GMBH, Gartenauerplatz 9, 5093 Garenau, Austria. (visual arts)
Bundesministerium fur Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst, Freyung 1, 1014 Vienna, Austria. Tel.: 43-1-53-120-3626 http://www.bmbwk.gv.at/ccp
Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen, Weiherburggasse 13/12, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria. AIR program for up to 12 artists annually. Artists must be between ages 25 and 40. Residencies from 3-6 months in Buchsenhausen Castle. Working and living studio, shared garden and veranda, production space with multimedia tools, stipend. (visual, media arts) http://www.buchsenhausen.at
Schloss Buchsenhausen, Weiherburg 13, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria. Tel: 011-43-676-408-6543.
Tiroler Landesregierung-Kulturabteilung, Silgasse 9, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. Tel.: 43-512-576377
WUK, Wahringstrasses 59, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Tel.: 011-43-1-4012135. Art center with 130 resident groups and individuals. (visual, performing arts) http://www.wuk.at
THE AZORES
Footpaths to Creativity, 8 Rideout Lane, Stoughton, MA 02072. (617) 549-2452. Residency on Flores Island in the Azores Archipelago, from 1 week to 1 year. Private bedroom; shared kitchen and bath. Fees per night charged on sliding scale based on ability to pay. Open to visual artists, writers, composers, musicians, visionaries, scientists, and naturalists. (Visual, literary, performing arts) http://www.terraincognitacenter.org/
BELGIUM
AIR-Antwerpen, Oosterweelsesteenweg 3, 2030 Antwerpen, Belgium. Tel: 32-03-475-1757. Housing in a former lockman's residence on the harbor. Open to visual artists, curators, and artists and scientists collaborating with visual artists. (vsual arts) http://users.pandora.be/hal-antwerpenRijkscentrum Frans Masereel, Zaardendijk 20, 2450 Kasterlee, Belgium. Tel.: 32-14-852252. Open to established graphic artists; 2-3 week residencies; housing in museum. (graphic arts, visual arts). http://www.wvc.vlaanderen.be/frabsmasereelcentrum
European Forum for the Arts and Heritage, 1050 Brussels, 53 rue de la Concorde, Belgium. Tel: 011-32-2-514-1945. http://www.efah.org
BULGARIA
Akrabov, 4000 Plovdiv 30 Trakia Str, Bulgaria. Tel.: 359-32-449318Silvia Artist Retreat, c/o Silvia Haralambova, "Todor Penev" Str. No. 26, Apt. 16, Pazardzhik 4400 Bulgaria. Located in the quiet countryside of the Rhodopa Mountains in the village of Patalenitza. Property includes a house, atelier, and yard. Can accomodate 1-2 artists at a time. Fees charged. Retreat has electricity but no phone or internet connection. No smoking. Rolling admissions. Open to textile artists, writers, and poets. (visual and literary arts) http://silviaretreat.googlepages.com.
CROATIA
Calumet International Arts Association, Budapest, Hungary. Residency in Croatia, in Central Dalmatia, near Split and Trogir. Residency of 2 weeks. Open to artists working in disciplines of visual arts, sculpture, performing arts, architecture, textile art, music, literature, educational programs, and new media. Accepts applications from individuals and collaborative groups, both established and new. Artists expected to participate in exhibition and public program. No traditional studio spaces provided; facilities include a common room, balconies, and outdoor spaces. Fees charged; artists must provide own transportation, materials costs, insurance, and personal expenses. Applications judged by peer review panel. (visual, performing, literary, media arts) http://www.calumetarts.com/
CZECH REPUBLIC
Foundation and Center for Contemporari Arts Prague, Jeleni 9, 118 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic. Tel: 011-420-2-2437-3178. 3 locations; one specifically for sculptors. (visual, literary, performing arts) http://www.fcca.cz
Milkwood International, Plesivecka 109, Cesky Krumlov 380 01, Czech Republic. Tel.: 420-380-711241. Also: 1448 W. Winnemac, Apt 1B, Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 989-9841. Peter Grosz, Director. Located in the historic district on the Vltava River. Residencies of 2 weeks-2 months for writers, researchers. Also can find offsite studios for sculptors, painters and performance artists. Fees of $450/month requested; adjustable to financial need. http://milkwoodinternational.org/index.php
Svoboda Foundation, Masarykovo Rabrezi 250, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic. Tel.: 42-2-291884
ESTONIA
Estonian Artists Association, c/o Tallinn Art Hall, Vabaduse Valjak 6, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia. Tel: 011-372-6273630. Fees. (visual arts) http://www.eaa.eeEstonian Writers' Union, Harju 1, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia. Tel: 011-372-627-6410. Residency in Hahemaa National Park in the fishermen's and shipbuilder's village of Kasmu. Up to 4 artists at a time. Shared kitchen, dining room, library, and sauna. (literary arts) http://www.ekl.ee/english/kasmu.html
Polli Talu Arts Center, Rame Kula, 90103 Valta, Estonia. Tel: 011-372-47-75-363. or 27 First Ave. #7, New York, NY 10003. Tel: (212) 677-6829. Residencies of 2-4 weeks. Fees. (visual, literary, performing arts) http://pollitalu.org/english/residencies/res.english.html
GREECE
Monodendri Residential Centre, 440 07 Monodendri, Epirus Zagori villages, Greece. Open to poet and fiction writers, translators, and academics. One month residencies for up to 18 guests from May to October. Room and board covered. All residents have their own rooms with private baths and phones. PC and Mac computers, internet access, fax, copy machine, printers and library provided. Priority given to those working on a project with reference to Greece or Greek literature. (literary arts)Skopelos Foundation for the Arts, PO Box 56, Skopelos Island, Greece 37003 Tel.: 24240-24143. Residencies of 2 weeks to 4 months from September to May. Fees charged; some reductions possible in exchange for creation of a community project or donation of work. (visual arts) http://www.skopart.org
Skyros Center, 92 Prince of Wales Rd., London NW5 3NE Great Britain. Residency in Greece on Skyros Island. http://www.skyros.com/skyc.html
GREENLAND
Puilasoq Sydgronlandskulturhus, PO Box 154, Qaqortoq, Greenland.
HUNGARY
C3-Centre for Culture and Communication, Orszaghaz utca 9, 1014 Budapest, Hungary. Tel: 36-1-4887070. Residencies of 1-2 months for 1 artist at a time. (media arts) http://www.c3.huHungarian Multicultural Center, Inc., PO Box 141374, Dallas, TX 75214. Residencies for 10 artists at a time in Balatonfured, Hungary, at Lake Balaton. (visual, literary arts) http://www.hungarian-multiculural-center.com
League of Non Profit Art Spaces, c/o Studio Gallery, Kepiro utca 6, H-1053 Budapest, Hungary. Tel: 011-36-1-267-2033.
Nagyatad Sculpture Symposium, Pf 28, Baross u.2, 7501 Nagytad, Hungary. Tel.: 36-82-351497.
Textronic, 2890 Tata, Varalja U 20, Hungary. Tel.: 36-34-384000.
Tiany International Postgraduate Programme, TIPP Foundation, Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts (Magyar Képzömüvészeti Egyetem), 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 69-71, Hungary. Tel: 36-1-201-5717. 3 week intensive program includes studio and independent work time, but also incorporates a tutorial for critical response to new work and a seminar. "The course focuses on helping artists to reach a heightened understanding of their work in a wider artistic, cultural and theoretical context. Our aim is to encourage and develop the production of new works, ideas and concepts." (visual arts)
http://www.mke.hu/tippe/tipp_en03.php
ITALY
Academy of American Poets, Raisziss/de Palchi Translation Award, 588 Broadway, Suite 604, New York, NY 10012. (212) 274-0343. Award recognizes translations into English of modern Italian poetry; fellowship winner receives $20,000 and a residency at the American Academy in Rome. Submissions in even-numbered years. (literary arts) http://www.poets.orgAmerican Academy in Rome, 7 E. 60th Street, New York, NY 10022. (212) 751-7200. 11 acres atop the Janiculum, the highest hill within the walls of Rome, Italy. Residencies of 6-11 mos., 12-14 artists at a time. Nov. 15 deadline. (visual arts, classical studies, art history, architecture, musical composition) http://www.aarome.org
Bellagio Study and Conference Center, Rockefeller Foundation, 420 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10018-2702. Runs Bellagio, on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. No fees, but artists responsible for own travel costs. 4-5 week residencies, spouses may accompany artists. (visual, literary, and performing arts) http://www.rockfound.org
British School in Rome, 1 Lowther Gardens, Exhibitions Rd., London SW7 2AA, England. One-year residency for artists under 30 years. (visual arts)
Civitella Ranieri Center, 28 Hubert St., New York, NY 10013 Tel: (212) 226-2002; or Umbertide, 06019 PG Italia. Room, board, studio space for 20 residents at the Civitella Ranieri castle, 15 minutes from Perugia. 1-4 month residencies for writers, visual artists, musicians, composers, and interdisciplinary artists "who clearly exhibit talent and have proven an enduring commitment to their chosen form of expression." A small travel fund is also available for residents who have been accepted but who could not otherwise attend. Travel, housing and meals provided. Rotating group of nominators submits names of candidates who are invited to apply; no unsolicited applications. An international jury of peers makes the final selection of Fellows. (visual, literary, performing arts) http://www.civitella.org
International School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture, via Regina Margherita 6, 06057 Montecastello di Vibio, Perugia, Italy Tel: 39-075-878-0072. US Toll-free voice mail: (866) 449-3604. Located in Umbria, overlooking the lush Tiber River valley 2 hours north of Rome, in a medieval hill town. Residencies of 4 weeks for up to 8 artists at a time; fees charged. (visual arts) http://www.giotto.us
La Loggia, Via Collina 40, 50020 Montefiridolfi, Firenze, Italy. Tel.: 39-055-8244458.
Liguria Study Center for the Arts and Humanities, The Bogliasco Foundation, 885 Second Ave., Room 3100, New York, NY 10017. Located on the Italian Riviera in the small town of Bogliasco, on the southeastern city limits of Genoa. Can host up to 16 people doing advanced creative work or scholarly research in archeology, architecture, classics, dance, film or video, history, landscape architecture, creative writing, literary scholarship, music, philosophy, theater, or the visual arts in three villas. All studios equipped with computers; music studio equipped with acoustic piano and electronic keyboard; visual arts studio has tables, easels, and graphics press, plus fully equipped darkroom. Residencies for 1 month or a half semester (47 days); fellows may be accompanied by spouses or spouse-equivalent companions. (visual, literary, performing arts, and scholars) http://www.liguriastudycenter.org
Profetto Civitella d'Agliano, CP 120, 01023 Bolsena, Italy. Tel.: 39-761-799750.
Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, San Marcuola - Cannaregio, Calle Seconda del Christo 1798, 30121 Venice, Italy. Independent residencies in printmaking, painting, and drawing for 4-8 weeks. Housing in apartments in the Campo San Maurizio in the central historical area of Venice with kitchen, laundry facilities. Artists responsible for own meals. Access to vertical platen press, intaglio presses, lithography presses, letter press, brayers, typefaces, exposure table, oven, dark room, computers. Fees charged; partial fellowships based on merit and need avail. to cover up to 2/3 of residency fee. Open year round. (visual arts) http://www.artsinvenice.it
UNIDEE, Cittadellarte - Fondazione Pistoletto, Via Serralunga 27, 13900 Biella - Italy. Tel: 39-015-0991462. Offers 20 residencies per year. 4-month AIR Program includes room and board, visiting lecturers, studio space. Fees charged; some grants available. Interested in how the arts integrate with economics, politics, education, and religion. Supports artists working in the fields of music, visual arts, theater, literature, dance, photography, architecture, and design. (visual, performing, literary arts) http://www.cittadellarte.it/unidee
Vasto Writers & Artists Retreat, Via F.P. Tosti, 6-66055 Vasto Marina, Italy 39 (0) 873-811-809. Retreats and workshops in Villa Monteferrante overlooking the Adriatic, surrounded by bougainvillea, olive trees and oranges in the Abruzzo region. Fees charged. (literary and visual arts) http://www.vasto.splinder.com
Villa Medicis, Academie de France a Rome, 1 Piazza Trinita dei Monti, 00187 Rome, Italy. Tel.: 39-6-6721253.
LATVIA
The Artists' Union of Latvia, Riga Artist's Residencies and Zvartavas Castle, 11, Novembra krasmala 35, Riga LV 1050. Latvia. Tel: 011-371-7-22-84-97. http://www.re-lab.netOpen-Air Museum and Sculpture Park at Pedvale, Codes 45A, Riga LV 1058, Latvia. Tel: 011-371-7-62-23-35.
LITHUANIA
Art and Culture Center the "Glass Beads," Paupio 2-39, LT-2600 Vilnius, Lithuania. Tel: 370-87-80194. (visual arts). http://www.karoliukai.svetaine.ltEuropos Parkas, Joneikiskiu Kaimas, Azulaukes pastas, 4013 Vilnius, Lithuania. Tel.: 370-2-502242. 4 week residencies offered 6 times a year. Accomodations, meals, tours through the country, studio visits to Lithuanian artists, exhibition. (visual arts) http://www.europosparkas.lt
MACEDONIA
Graphic Art Studio, M. Tito 113 Brvenica, 1216 Tetovo, Macedonia. Tel: 389-4445-5225. (visual arts). http://graphicartstudio.tripod.com/sinisanedelkoski
THE NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, Herengracht 609, NL 1017 CE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel: 011-31-20-520-0520. http://www.afk.nl"De Ateliers", Stichting Ateliers 63, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel.: 011-31-20-673-9539. Marcel Vos. Residencies for 3 mos. to 2 yrs., all costs may have to be paid by artists, preferably artists under 27, interview required. (visual arts)
Elba Foundation, Artist Residence, PO Box 488, 6500 AL Nijmegan, The Netherlands. Tel.: 011-31-0-80603984.
Europees Keramisch Werkcentrum, Zuid-Willemsvaart 215, 5211 SG's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. Tel.: 011-31-0-73124500. http://www.ekwc.nl
Gulliver-Felix Meritis Foundation, Keizersgracht 324, 1016 EZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel.: 011-31-20-6262321.
Jan Van Eyck Academie, Academieplein 1, Maastricht 6211, The Netherlands. Tel.: 011-31-43-254285. http://www.janvaneyck.nl
Nederlands Instituut voor Animatiefilm (NIAf), PO Box 9358, 5000 HJ Tilburg, The Netherlands. Tel: 31-13-535-4555 (media arts). http://www.niaf.nl
Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, Sarphatistraat 470, 1018 Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel.: 011-31-20-5270300. http://www.rijksakademie.nl
Stichting Atelierbeheer Slak, Koningstraat 12, 6811 DE Arnhem, The Netherlands. Tel: 011-26-351-5438. http://www.slak.nl
Thami Mnyele Foundation, Postbus 10768, 1001 ET Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel: 31-20-625-6274. (visual arts). Email: thami@thami-mnyele.nl
Trans Artists - Information Centre for Visual Artists, Keizersgracht 609, 1017 DS Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel: 011-31-20-5516508. http://www.transartists.nl
POLAND
The Bathhouse - Centre of Contemporary Art, Wyspa Progress Foundation, ul. Jaskoleza 1, PL 80-767 Gdask, Poland. Tel: 011-48-58-305-2680. Residencies of 1-3 months for 1 artist at a time. (media, performing, visual arts) http://laznia.underweb.netCentre of Polish Sculpture, U1 Topolowa 1, 26-691 Oronsko, Poland. Tel.: 011-848-21916. (visual arts). http://www.rzezba-oronsko.pl
Galeria wyspa Fundacya, Wyspa Progress, U1 Chlebnicka 13-16, 80830 Gdansk, Poland. Tel.: 011-48-58-12816.
International Artists Centre, ul. Jackowskiego5, PL 60508 Poznan, Poland. Tel: 011-48-61-8-48-3777. http://www.dialcom.pl/artistscentre
International Baltic Arts Centre, Baltycka Galeria Sztuki, 76-270 Ustka, V1 Nowotki 1A, Poland.
Ujazdowski Castle, Al Ujazdowski 6, 00-401 Warsaw, Poland. Tel.: 011-48-2-6281271.
PORTUGAL
Arco, Rua Santiago 18, P-1100 Lisboa, Portugal. Tel.: 011-351-1-870261.Clube Portugues de Artes e Ideas, R. Sol ao Rato 73, 1o, 1250-262 Lisbon Portugal. Tel: 351-21-387-8121 (visual arts). http://www.artesideias.com
Ermida do Esposito Santo, Rua Recreio dos Artistas, Apartado no. 341, 9704 Angra do Heroismo, Ilha Terceira Azores, Portugal. Tel.: 011-351-95-22644.
Footpaths to Creativity, 8 Rideout Lane, Stoughton, MA 02072. (617) 549-2452. Residency on Flores Island in the Azores Archipelago, from 1 week to 1 year. Fees charged on sliding scale based on ability to pay; suggested contribution of $20/night. (Visual, literary, performing arts) http://www.azoreswalks.com
Fundacao da Casa de Mateus, Casa de Mateus, 5000 Vila Real, Portugal. Tel.: 011-351-59-323121. Residencies of 15 days to 6 months for musicians, poets, and visual artists. Up to 11 artistts at a time. Fees charges. (visual, literary, performing arts) http://www.utad.geira.pt/casama
Obras, Herdade da Marmeleira, N 18, Evoramente (Alentejo), Portugal. Tel: 00-351-268-959-007. Residencies of 1-6 months for up to 8 artists at a time. Fees charged. (visual, literary, performing, media arts). http://www.obras-art.org
Projecto Nucleo de Desenvolvimento Cultural/Bienal de Ceveira, Mercada Municipal - Apartado 69, 4920-275 Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal. Tel: 351-251-794-633. Rersidencies of 15 days to 1 month. (visual, media arts). http://www.bienaldecerveira.org
ROMANIA
Centrul de Cultura George Enescu, Tescai-Bacau, Romania. Tel.: 011-40-343622727.The Intermedia Foundation, c/o Academia de Arta, St G-Ral Budisteanu Nr, 19 Bucuresti 707447, Romania.
Meta-Foundation, Luigi Galvani Nr. 61-63, Bucharest, Sect. 2, Romania. Tel: 011-40-210-4371. Email: META@dnt.ro
RUSSIA
Free Culture Humanities Foundation, Pushkinskaya St. 10 Apt. 1, 19104 St. Petersburg, Russia. Tel: 7-812-164-5317.
SLOVAKIA
Slovak Union of Visual Artists, Foreign Relations Dept., Parizanska 21, CS-81351 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel.: 011-07-313759.Suvorovova 12, 81331 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel.: 011-42-7-59845.
SLOVENIA
Kiki Lazetic, Vevska 46, 1260 Ljuljana-Polje, Slovenia. Tel: 386-1-549-3403. (visual arts) http://www2.arnes.si/~klazet
SPAIN
Arteleku, Barrio de Mastutene Poligono 28 20014, Donostia Guipozcoa, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-43-45362.Blau Vert, 084640 Sant Esteve de Palautordera, Catalunya, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-3-8482365.
Centre d'Art i Natura, Ajuntament de Farrera, La Bastida S/N, 25595 Farrera de Pallars, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-973-62-2106. Residency in the mountain village of Farrera, Catalonia. Private rooms. Studios. Fees charged; includes communal dinners. Rolling deadlines. (visual and literary arts) http://farrera.ddl.net
Escola de Ceramica y Centre d'Artesania de la Bisbal, Apartat Correus 43, La Bibal d'Emporda, Catalunya, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-72-640794.
Fundacion Cultual Olivar de Castillejo, Calle Menendez Pidal 3-B, 28036 Madrid, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-1-597161.
Fundacion Tallers Josep Llorens Artigas, Cami del Reco, Gallifa, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-3-8662434.
Fundacion Valparaiso, Apartado de Correos 836, 04638 Mojacar Playa, Almeria, Spain. Tel: 011-34-950-47-23-80.
La Nau de Sabadell, Museu de Sabadell, 08201 Sabadell, Catalunya, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-43-7270104.
La Nau Universitat de Valencia, Calle Nau, 46003 Valencia, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-6-3864105.
La Rectoria Centre d'Art Contemporani, 08459 Sant Pere de Vilamajor, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-3-8450059.
Mama (Multimedia Agency Mental Art), Calle Portal de Valldigna 14-6, Valencia 46003, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-6-3423707.
Masía Can Serrat, International Art Centre, 08294 El Bruc, Barcelona, Spain Tel: 011-34-93-771-0037. International art center in a restored 18th century farmhouse just outside Barcelona. Fees charged. Artists asked to give at least one informal slide lecture on their work and donate a piece made during their stay. http://www.canserrat.org
SmART INNS Ltd., El Refugi Irlandes, Farrera, Pallars Sobira, 25595 Lleida, Spain. Tel: 011-34-973-622-224. Email: smartinns@worldonline.es
TGV, Pl Ajutament 17, 46002 Valencia, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-6-3512336.
Villanueva de Jiloca, 50370 Zaragoza, Spain. Tel.: 011-34-76-802069.
SWITZERLAND
Alte Kirche Boswil, Flurtrasse 22, Boswil Aargau 5623, Switzerland. Tel.: 011-41-57-461825.Fondation Samuel Buffat, 8 Chermin de la Boisserette, 1208 Geneva, Switzerland. Tel.: 011-41-22-7860403.
Internationale Austrausch Ateliers der Region Basel, Christoph Merian Stiftung Basel, St. Alban-Vorstadt, 4002 Basel, Switzerland. Tel.: 011-41-61-2711288.
Kunstlerhaus Boswil, Flurstrasse 21, 5623 Boswil, Switzerland. Tel: 00-41-0-56-666-1285. Residencies of 3-4 months for individuals or artist groups; some grants available. http://www.keunstlerhausboswil.ch
Stiftung Binz 39, Rutistrasse 9, 5401 Baden, Switzerland. Tel.: 011-41-56-222-6710. (visual arts). Email: hanneka.fruekauf@infogem.ch
TURKEY
Gumuslik Akademisis, Gumuslik Bodrum, Turkey. Tel.: 011-90-252-943178.Istikial Cad 140/20, Beyoglu 80070, Istanbul, Turkey. Tel.: 011-90-212-2939871.
PI Artworks, Muallim Naci Cad. no. 63, 80840 Ortakoy, Istambul, Turkey. Tel: 90-212-236-6853. (visual arts). http://www.pi-artworks.com
Platform Garanti Contemporary Art Center, 276 Istiklal Caddesi Beyoglu 80050, Istambul, Turkey. Tel: 00-90-212-293-2361. Residencies of 6 months. (visual arts). http://www.garanti.com.tr
Sea Elephant Travel Agency, Defterdar Yokuso No. 68, 24-B, 80060 Cihangir, Istanbul, Turkey. Tel: 90-2121-23-3908. (visual arts)