Residencies in Warsaw
The stART foundation supports young artists, scholars, as well as cultural professionals via residential fellowships and/or studio space.
Are you interested in applying for a residential fellowship?
You will find all information on conditions, benefits and the selection procedure on this page.
Conditions
The candidates should not be older than 40. A very limited number of fellowships can be awarded regardless of the applicants’ age. Application rounds for stART fellowships are held every March. The jury awards a maximum of 10 fellows within the artist in residence program.
Applications of artist groups are possible. If you apply as part of an artist group each group member must fill in an application on their own behalf.
Applicants whose applications are refused during the current selection procedure may send in applications during two other rounds (maximum).
Knowledge of English is a prerequisite for application.
The stART fellowship is a residential fellowship. Fellows are obliged to spend at least two thirds of their fellowships at the studio.
Obtaining a visa to enter or stay in Poland (if required), is the artist-in-residence’s responsibility. International artists should. also obtain health insurance to cover their stay in Poland.
The areas of expertise in detail
International artists are invited to apply for scholarships in the fields listed here:
VISUAL – Visual arts and media
Including painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, film, video, printing, textiles, performance
AURAL & PHYSICAL – Music and performing arts
Including music, music interpretation and composition, sound installation, sound performance, dance, choreography, drama, theater, music theater, dramaturgy, directing
DIGITAL – Digital Realm
Including digital art, gaming, hacking, computing, programming, web-based video production and installation, digital journalism, digital publishing
SPATIAL – Architecture and design
Including architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, applied arts, design, stage design, fashion design, costume design, product design, furniture design
TEXTUAL – Literature and language
Including Polish-language and international literature in all written forms (dramatic texts, lyric poetry, prose, essay, and translation)
Benefits
The fellowship includes the following benefits:
A free, furnished working studio including electricity, water and heating for 3-6 months
An accommodation in a traditional hotel room that is located in the same building
The stART Foundation also offers optional additional benefits which are adjustable in accordance with the current budget situation:
Transport expenses subsidy for the carriage of materials, tools, instruments and books to Warsaw and from Warsaw to the fellow’s home town
Project funding and one-off materials subsidy
The studio is usually only equipped for one person due to the size and the buildings’ historic design. The stART foundation does its best to accommodate the partners/families of the participants. Please note that this is not always possible, as hostel bookings and entry/residence regulations must be observed.
Expectations
Fellows are asked for the following:
to do one public presentation, performance, workshop, or similar event during their residency.
to submit a documentation of the residency.
Selection Procedure
The decision regarding the fellowships’ allocation is taken by the team of the stART foundation and independent specialist jurors responsible for the various spheres. Fellowships are usually awarded for a period between three to six months.
The international first-rate jury guarantees that the chosen fellows are of a high artistic and scientific level. The jurors base their decisions on the qualitative aspects of work samples submitted by the applicants.
There is no legal entitlement to the allocation of a fellowship. The applicant will be informed of the jury’s decision in writing, but no reasons will be given. Individuals embarking on fellowships receive a foundation contract and a set of house rules. Fellowships are deemed legally effective after the foundation contract has been signed.