Water Tower Art Residency #7 presents an exceptional opportunity for artists to join an esteemed community of creatives. Building upon the success of Water Tower Art Fest, a renowned festival featuring over 80 contemporary art proposals from across Europe, Brazil, Canada, USA, and Japan, the residency aims to foster artistic development, create impactful works, and engage audiences within a unique context.
This year, we are committed to effecting positive change within the community by exploring diverse themes. We invite artists of all ages and experience levels to join us in Lom, one of Bulgaria’s oldest Danube towns. As a former cultural hub, Lom boasts a rich history, being home to the first women’s society, one of the country’s inaugural community centers, and a pioneer in theater productions. However, today it faces socio-economic challenges as one of the poorest regions in the European Union.
In every situation and location, lies great potential. Our motivation for selecting Lom as the residency site is to tap into this potential and redefine its future. Through research, immersion, and collaboration, participants will have the opportunity to interact with mentors, share knowledge, and exchange experiences, resulting in the creation of compelling artistic works.
Why Join?
Immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance of Lom, an ancient town brimming with untapped artistic inspiration.
Expand access to cultural content by producing and disseminating adapted or new works, reaching diverse audiences through digital and physical platforms.
Engage and inspire young audiences, fostering a lasting presence of Bulgarian art and artists in international partner organizations.
Connect with the local community, harnessing its inherent potential to shape a brighter future.
Collaborate with esteemed mentors from various parts of the world, drawing from their expertise and guidance.
Cultivate new skills, broaden your understanding of art and culture, and forge connections that transcend boundaries.
Embrace a new culture, exploring interconnections between people, environment, heritage, and technology, with a focus on coexistence and sustainable development.
Residency Details:
Artists working in digital art, sound art, painting, printmaking, photography, installation, performance, music, and socially engaged arts are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
Accommodation during the residency period.
Shared spaces for communal cooking and interaction among participants.
Please note that the cost of food products is not covered by the organizers.
From the organizers:
The residency accommodates up to 12 artists.
Participate in a mentorship program, receiving personalized guidance, workshops, and presentations from our esteemed mentors.
Access to a dedicated venue to realize your projects and ideas.
Assistance in finding accommodation options at preferential rates or shared living arrangements.
Technical support for installation and artwork creation.
Exhibition of the residency results.
Extensive promotion of the residency outcomes through media and social networks, including individual presentations for each participant.
Mentors:
Nia Pushkarova – artist and organzier of WTAR – performance interaction https://nia.watertowerartfest.com/
Boyan Avramov – percussion workshop “Music within us”
Svetly Damyanov – workshop and presentation with the topics of installation, sculpture of clay, site specific and more at his ceramic studio and public spaces
Voin De Voin – performance artist running AEther art space Sofia https://voinvoin.wixsite.com/voindevoin
To apply, please send an email to watertowerartfest@gmail.com accompanied by your CV and a cover letter before 01.07.2023. Please note that there may be restrictions on safety and other requirements imposed by municipal managers, which are beyond our control.
For further inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: watertowerartfest@gmail.com. Kindly indicate your availability and interest in the 2023 residency position in your cover letter.
The application deadline is July 1, 2023.
***This project receives support from the Ministry of Culture.
