Open call for Artist in Residence in the Residence Centre Cankarjeva in Ljubljana for 2021 and 2022

1. The Purpose of the Call

This Call is an invitation to international artists to come to develop their own work and to have an exchange with the local art community. The artist will receive free accomodation and access to work spaces. However, monetary stipend  and travel expenses are not included.

2. Location, Premises and Equipment available

The Residence is located in the center of Ljubljana. There are two apartments available with full accommodation. Other facilities include: the multipurpose lecture room that can be used for work, rehearsals, creative socializing, and small exhibitions; a small theater (“Skladovnica”) that can seat 50 people and is suitable for film screenings, small theatre performances, various kinds of presentations and work meetings.

3. Who can apply?

The Call is open for artists at any stage of their career, who are working in any of the following fields:
- Visual arts
- Theater arts
- Literature
- Film and multimedia
- Cultural heritage and folklore
- Vocal and instrumental music
- Contemporary dance
- Interdisciplinary work

4. What does JSKD expect?

- public presentation of artist´s work to the local art community
- a working knowledge of English
- cooperation with local artists and / or the JSKD art advisors
- a brief summary (with some visuals) of artist´s activities during the stay in Residence

5. Dates of the Residency

The opening date of the Call is March 1, 2021.

The deadline to submit an application is April 10, 2021.

The applicants will be notified within 30 days after the closing of the application process.

A Residency can take place between September 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022 in the following possible terms:

The length of the residency is from ten days to one month.

6. How to apply?

- The application should be completed digitally in English

- For duos and collectives: only one needs to fill out the form and all other collaborators need to include   their CV

- Use the online application form:

- We request that you use Mozilla Firefox.

7. Contact Person for Further Information

David Stupica

E-mail: david.stupica@jskd.si

Tel.: 00 386 1 24 10 527

17. Opening of Applications and Notification of Results

As planned, JSKD will notify the applicants about the results of the Call within 30 days after the opening of the applications.

In case of unforeseen circumstances that would prevent the use of the apartments in the Call, stay in the Residence shall not be granted.

Del. štev.: 6106-1/2021-1 Ljubljana, 1. 3. 2021