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Open Call: AqTushetii Art Residency 2026 – Tusheti, Georgia

Submit a CV/portfolio, project description (max. 200 words), and work samples to apply for a minimum 1-month residency during July–October 2026 in the Caucasus mountains.

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Deadline
annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee
$70
Location
Omalo, Tusheti, Georgia (Greater Caucasus mountains).
Exhibition window
Jul 15, 2026 → Oct 15, 2026
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About

Overview

Aqtushetii Art Residency welcomes artists, writers, musicians, researchers, ceramic artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners to develop new work in the remote mountain village of Omalo in Tusheti, Georgia. The program encourages exploration of connections between landscape, local culture, and contemporary creative practice while fostering exchange between participants and the local community.

Residency Details

  • Minimum stay: 1 month during the 3-month residency period (15 July – 15 October 2026)
  • Accommodation in private or shared rooms on site
  • Three daily meals provided
  • Access to multiple specialized studios and workshop spaces

Available Studios & Equipment

  • Studios for painting and visual arts
  • Ceramic studio with pottery wheel, electric, wood-fired, and raku kilns
  • Fully equipped silversmithing studio
  • Sound recording studio
  • Photographic darkroom and library
  • Woodworking and metalworking tools for sculpture, installation, or object-based practices
  • Outdoor working areas in the surrounding landscape

Fee & Support

  • €70 per day (includes accommodation, meals, studio access, and materials support)
  • Travel costs to and from Tusheti not included
  • Artists must arrange their own travel independently
  • Specialized or large-scale materials should be indicated in the proposal

Application Requirements

  • CV or portfolio outlining artistic practice
  • Project description (max. 200 words) describing intended research or work
  • Work samples (images or links to recent projects)
  • Proposals should clearly articulate a development framework for the residency period

Expectations

Artists are expected to work on their proposed project, actively engage with the creative environment, and share their practice with other participants through informal discussions or presentations. Residents are invited to participate in the residency community and may contribute to workshops, artist talks, or public activities. All residents must respect shared spaces, equipment, and the local community.

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: 15 July 2026
  • Residency period: 15 July – 15 October 2026

Contact & More Information

Media accepted
ceramicsinstallationlandscapemetalmixed mediapaintingphotographyprintmakingsculpturewood
Entry fee
€70 per day (includes accommodation, meals, studio access, and materials support).
Theme
Artists are encouraged to explore connections between landscape, local culture, and contemporary creative practice in a remote mountain community.
Eligibility
Open to artists, writers, musicians, researchers, ceramic artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners.

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