Art radionica Lazareti, Croatia, Lidice Art Collection – Lidice Memorial, Czechia, and Pro Progressione, Hungary, welcome applications from early-career curators and cultural professionals—especially those from underprivileged backgrounds—residing in the Creative Europe countries to participate in the ‘European Solidarity Residency’ (ESR) in the partner locations.
This 30-day fully funded residency will take place in three locations – Budapest, Dubrovnik and Lidice – from 17 November to 16 December 2025.
ESR aims to employ solidarity in art for societal transformation and to promote diversity, the green agenda, equality and inclusivity. Participants in the residency will benefit from regular workshops and talks with local artists and professionals, fostering collaboration and engagement with the local community. They will also participate in mentoring sessions with experienced curators, one-on-one and peer discussions to enhance professional development, and special one-on-one online mentoring sessions with experts from the partners in other locations.
ESR is open to 20 residents selected in two periods. The first one will take place in 2025 and the second one in 2026.
Selected participants will receive a fully funded residency for 30 days:
- Coworking space/office facilities
- Accommodation
- A fee of 1,500.00 EUR
- Covered travel costs from within the EU
- Full research access to partner organisations and their mentors
- Regular meetings to check on progress and provide feedback
- Opportunity to fully develop ideas in unique environments
- Online mentoring with anyone involved in ESR
