Open call for artist residency at Autonomous Cultural Centre Metelkova mesto

‘Artist on a working challenge’ is a project by KUD Mreža that offers a 5-week residency at Studio Asylum. This year the residency will be held in partnership with the Ljubljana Street Art Festival. We are looking for participants from Slovenia (residing outside Ljubljana) and international artists. The selected artist will be offered a residency at Studio Asylum, an exhibition space at Alkatraz Gallery and an outdoor location within the walls of ACC Metelkova mesto (Gesamtkunstwerk Metelkova).

Who can apply?

Contemporary artists with experience in visual and interdisciplinary arts living outside Ljubljana and Slovenia, regardless of gender and age. Unfortunately, the residential studio is not accessible to people with limited mobility.

The resident will receive
  • a living-and-working studio and the conditions for a gathered conception of an artistic project
  • production infrastructure and professional curatorial assistance
  • royalties and material costs: 2200€
  • presentation at the Ljubljana Street Art Festival
  • organisational support
  • the possibility of a public event (opening)
  • promotion

Deadline for applications: 4 May 2022
Residency: 1 June – 7 July 2022
Location: ACC Metelkova mesto, Ljubljana (Alkatraz Gallery and Studio Asylum)
Partner: Institute For Urban Questions / Ljubljana Street Art Festival

Further information and application here.

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