The Tirana Art Residency – Vila 31 x Art Explora is an international residency programme supporting contemporary artistic creation and research, with a strong emphasis on engagement with the cultural, social, and political contexts of the Balkan region.
Located in Vila 31, the former house of Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha, the residency offers artists, researchers, curators, and writers the opportunity to develop their work in dialogue with the region and beyond.
The residency encourages transdisciplinary practices and intergenerational exchange, welcoming projects that engage with contemporary issues such as social transformation, ecology, technological innovation, and cultural memory.
Two residency programmes are available:
- SOLO Programme for individual artists and writers working across visual arts, performance, digital practices, literary works, or other experimental disciplines.
- COLLECTIVE Programme for collectives of artists, writers, researchers, and curators working collaboratively on interdisciplinary, experimental, or research-based projects.
It is for 3-month residencies during three sessions: January–March, May–July, or September–November 2027.
The programmes are open to artists and collectives of artists, researchers and curators of all nationalities, with no age limit. Applicants must demonstrate at least five years of professional activity and have presented their work or research at an international scale and a project proposal that demonstrates a connection to the Balkan region.
Support includes:
- 3 months residency at Vila 31 x Art Explora, Tirana, Albania
- A fully equipped studio-apartment at Vila 31 x Art Explora (approximately 50-60m²)
- A monthly living grant of 800 EUR
- A production grant of up to 1,500 EUR
- A round-trip travel grant to/from the residence
- Access to production facilities and local networks
For collectives, the living grant (up to 1,200 EUR) and the production grant (up to 1,500 EUR) is shared between members.
Deadline extended.
