If there is no open call at the moment and you are interested in the residency opportunity at KORDON, please contact: residency@kordon.ee
KORDON SELF-DIRECTED AND SELF-FUNDED ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: WINTER – SPRING 2026
We welcome applications from all types of creative practitioners and researchers including visual artists, architects, filmmakers, writers, curators, musicians, performing artists and those working across disciplines or in collaboration. We offer 2 or 4 week winter and spring residencies which begin on Sundays and end on Saturdays. The winter–spring residency offers an intimate and peaceful time in an island environment and is suitable for work that requires concentration or just time for self-reflection.
Ootame kandideerima eri valdkondade loomeprofessionaale, kuraatoreid, uurijaid (kunst, arhitektuur, film, kirjandus, muusika, etenduskunst jne). Pakume 2 või 4 nädala pikkusi residentuure, mis algavad pühapäeviti ja lõpevad laupäeviti. Talvine ja kevadine residentuuriperiood pakub intiimset ja rahulikku aega süvenemist nõudvateks projektideks ja enesereflektsiooniks saarelises keskkonnas. Residentuur on isefinantseeritav, kuid hea meelega saadame ametliku kinnituskirja/kutse rahastuse taotlemiseks.
Application Process: As space is limited, we select applicants based on an evidence of their professional experience, quality of past work, project idea and compatibility with any other residents staying at the same time.
Application deadline: October 31, 2025
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Available rooms and dates: The residency house includes two studios/bedrooms (small and large) with private bathrooms, a fully equipped shared kitchen and a washing machine. The large studio has a big studio space, a screen and a projector. A small studio is more intimate, where the bedroom is connected to the studio, and is more suitable for an artist or researcher who writes or works at a desk. Included in the residency fee are sheets, towels, all detergents, water, electricity, heating, and internet access. To get around there are bisycles or push sledges available as the weather permits.
JANUARY - APRIL 2026
Select 2 weeks or 4 weeks from the dates below then fill in the application form.
We aim to get back to you within one week after application deadline.
January 4 – 17 / SMALL STUDIO
January 4 – 17 / LARGE STUDIO
January 18 – 31 / SMALL STUDIO
January 18 – 31 / LARGE STUDIO
February 1 – 14 / SMALL STUDIO
February 1 – 14 / LARGE STUDIO
February 15 – 28 / SMALL STUDIO
February 15 – 28 / LARGE STUDIO
March 1 – 14 / SMALL STUDIO
March 1 – 14 / LARGE STUDIO
March 29 – April 11 / SMALL STUDIO
March 29 – April 11 / LARGE STUDIO
Residency fee per 2 week (13 nights):
– SMALL STUDIO = studio/bedroom (17 sqm) / €650 for an individual; €20 per day for an additional person in the same studio.
– LARGE STUDIO = loft type studio/bedroom (40sqm) / €780 for an individual; €20 per day for an additional person in the same studio.
Successful applicants will be sent confirmation of dates, KORDON guidelines and an invoice with information about how to pay. The residency fee must be paid at least two weeks prior to arrival. The granted residency period is not secure until fee payment is processed. If the residency fee and flight information are not provided by the artist two weeks prior to arrival, the granted residency period may be cancelled automatically without notification.
Expectations towards the artist
As this is a self-funded residency, the only expectation is that the artist works on their project during the majority of their residency. We hope that this supportive environment, without the pressure to produce, will aid creativity, experimentation and the development of new ideas. KORDON, for its part, deals with communication and supports the resident with the necessary help during the residency.
Large studio with bedroom on mezzanine ©KORDON
Small studio / bedroom with sea view ©KORDON
Shared kitchen ©KORDON
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