OPEN CALL:Residency for Poets and Writers September 2021
Every September, when leaves start rustling and chestnuts falling, poetry and writing flourish in Latvia with a special force. The Poetry Days is an annual autumn event that brings together poetry and prose writers, readers and listeners at different cultural locations. The international artists’ residency Pedvāle invites poets and writers to the residency so that they can find inspiration for new writings and share with readers and listeners what has already been written.
Duration of residency
3 September – 30 September
Accommodation
The participants of the residency stay in our refurbished manor house – built at the beginning of the 19th century – in fully-furnished private bedrooms with private bathrooms and they have access to the kitchen, common areas, laundry, Pedvale Art Park grounds, car parking etc.
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
The Residency is open to professional poets and writers who write in any genre. During the residency it is possible to work in their living rooms and use an old style writing-desk. Also, a workshop room can be used at additional cost. The workshop room is equipped according to the wishes and needs of each individual participant of the residency. The participants of the residency must self-fund the travel and specific materials or equipment, but we can provide assistance for the necessary arrangements.
Studio / Workspace
We offer 4 studious on the ground floor of the manor house ~30 square meters each and 3 smaller ones in the basement. The participants of the residency have 24 hour access to the workspace. It is possible to work outside in the sculpture park as well.
Fees and support
NB! A special offer to those using the living room only! The residency fee is € 360. A deposit of € 100 is requested when the applicant receives the acceptation of the candidature. The balance (€260) is due no later than one month before the sojourning begins. Every participant can bring along one family member or partner that will cost 50% of the price.
Additional cost for the use of the workshop is € 150.
The residency fee is intended to cover the general cost of running the programme and the maintenance of historic building that is under the protection of the National Heritage Board. We do not offer grants, stipends or other economical support. We are happy to assist the participants of the residency seeking grants or other forms of funding in their home country/institution, by providing letters of recommendation when the candidature is accepted.
Expectations towards the artist
We invite poets and writers to present themselves and their work to the local community. The Residency also offers a possibility to teach a public workshop during the residency. But none of the above is mandatory and we will discuss this matter with every participant individually.
Application information
Applicants shall apply by email with an open application. Applicants shall submit:
- A poet’s/writer’s CV and a resume
- a proposal letter
Residents are selected by our committee. All the applicants will be informed personally. The applications can be sent to: pedvale@pedvale.lv
Application Deadline 18/7/2021