European Residency Atlas / Independent guide

European art residencies. Find the right format.

Understand residency models, application requirements, funding structures and European creative regions before you commit time or money.

European artists working together in a bright shared residency studio

Five working files

Start with the decision you need to make.

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01 / Programs

Artist residency programs

Learn how studio, production, research and interdisciplinary programs are structured.

Open program guide →
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02 / Formats

Residency types & formats

Compare live/work, rural, urban, exchange and community-based arrangements.

Compare formats →
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03 / Preparation

Residency application guide

Build a clear portfolio, proposal, CV and submission calendar.

Prepare an application →
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05 / Geography

European creative regions

Assess climate, transport, language, access and the pace of different regions.

Explore regions →

From idea to residency

A practical sequence.

Use the stages to reduce avoidable gaps. Selection is never guaranteed. Program rules always control.

  1. SEARCHDefine medium, duration, facilities and location.
  2. COMPARERecord eligibility, deliverables, costs and access.
  3. PREPAREAdapt the proposal. Compress work samples carefully.
  4. APPLYCheck every file, field, format and deadline.
  5. PLANModel travel, materials, time and contingencies.