We invite artists and creative professionals who are interested in interdisciplinary processes and are able to independently work out their ideas, willing to work in an unusual circumstances and use SERDES workshops to realize their plans, to apply for creative work at the SERDES residency in Aizpute and/or at the cultural venue Bandava.

– SERDE offers work equipment for wood, metal and ceramic works, fully equipped black and white analog photo laboratory (this is mostly soviet period technology and some basic knowledge is recommended), as well as space for coworking and presentations.

– Bandava is the reconstruction of an ancient curonian village, where you can stay and work offline in the natural environment, work out on cultural heritage issues, researches and reconstructions.

Preference will be given to the applications where there will be some of these topics

– cooperation with a local audience

– creative experiments,

– environmental objects,

– in cultural heritage research based reconstruction,

– research of the environment and ecology,

– sustainable development solutions in small towns and rural environments.

During the residency, we expect artists to work on their ideas, collaboration with other residents, our team and local audiences is recommended but not obligatory. At the end of the residency we expect an open studio, presentation, performance or other show of the residencies work result.

Duration of residency

Open call is for residency periods from May 1 to May 21  or  July 7 to July 27

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided at SERDE residence center. Each resident has a private room with shared bathrooms and kitchen. The Residence center is located in a historical building complex in the center of old town Aizpute, Latvia. SERDE has an extension in Bandava – the reconstruction of the ancient curonian village, where you can stay and work offline in the natural environment.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

We are inviting residents from various fields - artists, musicians, researchers, dancers, writers, representatives of cultural heritage and theater.

Studio / Workspace

Workspace might be private or shared with other artists. We have equipment for wood, metal and ceramic works, fully equipped black and white analog photo laboratory (this is mostly soviet period technology and some basic knowledge is recommended), as well as space for presentations. Depending on the project proposal it is possible to organize project presentations, set up or installation in a public environment or in Bandava village.

Fees and support

We can provide selected artists with  – free accommodation at SERDE,   – access to our workshops and tools,   – consultations and advice,   – material budget can be considered depending on your application and technical needs. We can not cover your fees and travel costs but will provide selected candidates with a letter of invitation for additional funds or travel grant seeking.

Expectations towards the artist

Artists are expected to be the professionals of the field where they apply and can work in unusual circumstances independently. Our team is available to help and answer your questions, provide advice to help you realize your project. At the end of residency we expect the text (approximately 100 – 300 words) about your project and images for the annual publication.

Application information

To apply please fill the application form until 23rd of February: https://forms.gle/FBJhumM5sgvc6CbL8

If you have any questions about the residency contact us at smg.serde@gmail.com

Supported by:

State Culture Capital Foundation