Deadline: 31 August 2024
The Arvo Pärt Centre invites musicians from the Nordic countries, as well as Latvia and Lithuania, to apply for a paid residency at the Arvo Pärt Centre.
The residency is open to creative professionals (or duos) working in music – including performers, composers and sound artists.
Area of Focus
- The Centre will provide four musicians with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an inspiring environment and create work specifically exploring the local cultural landscape and traditions working in music for a 2-month paid residency. Projects may address ecological, historical or cultural themes.
About the Residency
- The duration of the residency is 2 months. The residency can take place any time between November 2024 and May 2025.
- During the residency residents can attend all concerts and other events at the Centre for free. The residency will also include networking opportunities with other creators and residents, both at the Arvo Pärt Centre and other residencies in Estonia.
- The residency is free of charge for the selected 4 participants, transport and housing costs will be covered by the Arvo Pärt Centre. During the residency the selected artists will receive per diems (€40 per day) and a 600€ materials budget to cover production costs, such as sound engineer fees or recording equipment rental. All residents can also use the Arvo Pärt Centre recording studio free of charge. The participating artists will be announced and introduced in the media channels (website, social media) of the Arvo Pärt Centre.
Eligibility Criteria
- The artists can be from the following countries:
- Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Latvia or Lithuania.
For more information, visit Arvo Pärt Centre.
