Call for Artist Residency in Kastel Croatia

Fox&Squirrel are delighted to announce the call for an artist to take residency in Kastel, Croatia. Our dearest Croatian friend who also happens to be one of our favourite artists Suncica has informed us of it.

• ·      Artist to reside in the former gatehouse of the Lipeo Castel. This is a beautiful three floor cottage with a 7x5 studio to work in. Balcony overlooks the picturesque bay (see photos below)
• ·      Artists can apply for a 2 week residency up to 2 months;
• ·      The intention of the project is to inspire fresh ideas and regenarate Croatia’s art scene that for the past ten years has emphasized on the recent Balkan war, a theme that many young artists feel has saturated all arts made in this country in the last decade;
• ·      A longer residency is followed by a solo show in Kastel Kambelovac; A short residency is followed by an open studio night; Artists are invited to participate in a group show at a later date; Artist has the option of his stay and work being included in a documentary for the Croatian television;
• ·      Applicants should email a project proposal and intentions of what they will work on during their stay at Kaštel Residence, some images-clips, of their works, bibliography, to suncica@kastela.org.

Fox&Squirrel have attached some pictures of Kastel for you. To find out more about Kastel and its history please click here. We will be adding pictures of the residency shortly but in the meantime if this interestes you please email suncica at suncica@kastela.org. In your email please attach a portfolio, CV and a letter expressing your intentions for applying and outlying your proposal.