CALL CLOSED

In 2026, TUR is continuing with the open call format, offering at least one residency spot (depending on the duration of the residency) with fully funded, non-shared accommodation, studio space, and up to €250 travel cost reimbursement. A separate call for Ukrainian artists and culture professionals has been announced (for more information, please visit turtelpa.lv).

Who can apply?

Artists and art professionals working in the field of contemporary art (artists, curators, researchers, educators) are encouraged to apply, especially those with a specific incentive to spend time in Riga. The residency is not focused on a specific end result, but rather provides an opportunity for research, process, and reflection, while allowing residents to become familiar with the context of the Latvian art scene. The successful candidate will be selected based on the strength of their portfolio and their potential connection to TUR and Riga.

Duration

The residency is from 1 to 2 months, hosting one artist at a time. The months currently available for the residency are August, September, November, and December. The residency calendar is based on full month slots, from the first to the last day of the month.

What do we offer?

• Fully funded accommodation in a non-shared one-room apartment close to the city centre and TUR
• Travel cost support of up to €250 (green travel is encouraged);
• An invitation letter that the residents can use for applying for additional funding (such as mobility grants);
• A studio space (if necessary), close to TUR;
• Support from the local coordinator and TUR’s team: suggestions, contacts and insights into the local contemporary art scene (including studio visits).

What do we expect from the residents?

• to work on their artistic project/research in Riga, Latvia for the period of the residency;
• to be open to interact with the local audience in the form of an artist talk, workshop or other public event;
• within one month upon the completion of the residency, to provide us with feedback and documentation of the residency.

Accommodation and facilities

The artists-in-residence will reside in a cozy one-room apartment close to the city centre and TUR (approximately 20 minute walk distance). Additionally, a studio space in Tallinas ielas kvartāls can be arranged.

Other facilities: wi-fi.

Accessibility: The apartment is located on the 1st floor. The studio is located on the 1st floor, however there are stairs by the entrance.

TO APPLY

Applications could be submitted till 28.02.2026 and is now closed. We will contact the selected applicants and announce the results of the open call on our website by the end of March.

Questions?

For more information about TUR and its activities we invite you to visit our website (turtelpa.lv), Instagram (@tur_telpa) and/or Facebook page (TUR).

This residency is supported by the Latvian State Culture Capital Foundation.

CALL CLOSED

Just as last year, TUR will hold an open call dedicated to Ukrainian artists and culture professionals offering one residency spot (for 1 or 2 months) with fully funded, non-shared accommodation, studio space, travel cost reimbursement, and a monthly stipend.

Who can apply?

Artists and art professionals working in the field of contemporary art (artists, curators, researchers, educators) are encouraged to apply, especially those with a specific incentive to spend time in Riga. The residency is not focused on a specific end result, but rather provides an opportunity for research, process, and reflection, while allowing residents to become familiar with the context of the Latvian art scene. The successful candidate will be selected based on the strength of their portfolio and their potential connection to TUR and Riga. Priority will be given to those applicants who currently live and work in Ukraine.

Duration

The residency is from 1 to 2 months, hosting one artist at a time. The months currently available for the residency are August, September, November, and December. The residency calendar is based on full month slots, from the first to the last day of the month.

What do we offer?

• Fully funded accommodation in a non-shared one-room apartment close to the city centre and TUR
• Travel cost support of up to €250 (green travel is encouraged)
• Stipend of €500 (incl. tax) per month
• An invitation letter that the residents can use for applying for additional funding (such as mobility grants);
• A studio space (if necessary), close to TUR;
• Support from the local coordinator and TUR’s team: suggestions, contacts and insights into the local contemporary art scene (including studio visits).

What do we expect from the residents?

• to work on their artistic project/research in Riga, Latvia for the period of the residency;
• to be open to interact with the local audience in the form of an artist talk, workshop or other public event;
• within one month upon the completion of the residency, to provide us with feedback and documentation of the residency.

Accommodation and facilities

The artists-in-residence will reside in a cozy one-room apartment close to the city centre and TUR (approximately 20 minute walk distance). Additionally, a studio space close to TUR can be arranged.

Other facilities: wi-fi.

Accessibility: The apartment is located on the 1st floor. The studio is located on the 1st floor, however there are stairs by the entrance.

TO APPLY

Applications could be submitted till 28.02.2026 and is now closed. We will contact the selected applicants and announce the results of the open call on our website by the end of March.

Questions?

For more information about TUR and its activities we invite you to visit our website (turtelpa.lv), Instagram (@tur_telpa) and/or Facebook page (TUR).

This residency is supported by the Latvian State Culture Capital Foundation.

During the residency, Gisèle Gonon focused on expanding her research on the relations between agriculture and queer ecologies within the Latvian context. An intensive and productive period, offered the chance to connect with the local art scene, meet artists and institutions, and carry out field research in the countryside. Gonon traveled through the eastern part of Latvia, exploring the Vidzeme region near the border with Estonia, as well as the northwest of Zemgale and the Kurzeme region in the south near the Lithuanian border. These trips were organized with the support of members of the Latvian Permaculture Association. They had hoped to visit more queer collectives or community projects based in the countryside, though not all the messages sent received responses, a part of the challenge in building these connections.

Beyond fieldwork, Gonon took time to read, visit libraries, and explore Riga discovering exhibitions, art spaces, and the wider cultural landscape. Having a dedicated studio space offered the opportunity to reflect, write, and develop new directions for future projects. Overall, this residency was a concentrated and enriching period that helped them gain a deeper understanding of the local context, and to imagine potential future collaborations and creative projects.