40 selected visual artists will be invited to a 2-week all-expenses-covered residency in Georgia in August 2026.
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Get matched →40 selected visual artists will be invited to a 2-week all-expenses-covered residency in Georgia (South Caucasus) in August 2026. Georgia, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, inspires artists with its rich culture and creative legacy, from the folk art of Nikó Pirosmani to the cinematic vision of Sergei Parajanov, alongside traditional supra feasts, ancient monasteries, Svan towers, and the vibrant streets of Tbilisi.
Open to visual artists in the following fields: painting, drawing, graphics, illustration, printmaking, paper art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textile art. Artists from all over the world are welcome.
$25 application fee.
The residency is fully supported: round-trip travel, all necessary materials during the program, and daily meals are covered. All artworks created during the residency remain the artists' property and will be shipped to their studios at the residency's expense.
An integral part of the summer residency is guided exploration of Georgia's iconic locations. The program includes visits to the historic streets of Tbilisi, the ancient monasteries of Mtskheta, Svan towers, the vineyards of Kakheti, and more, allowing artists to fully immerse themselves in the country's culture and landscapes.
During the residency, artists are free to explore any theme or medium, dedicating their time fully to creative exploration and personal expression.
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