Burdag Studio is offering an Artist Residency program that allows individual creators, artists and researchers to spend time for work or rejuvenation. During the offered weeks, the doors of our place open to self-organized residencies for artists involved in performing arts, choreography, music, composition, photography, literature, and visual arts. We provide accommodation, meals, and space for work and reflection, amidst the forest and lakes. We can accommodate twenty-two people in two or three-person rooms.

Burdag Studio residency program is designed to support artists and encourage the development of their artistic practice. We strive to promote diversity and inclusivity, support sustainable and environmentally conscious practices, make art in harmony with nature, find sustainable solutions for art-making, and foster connections between artists from the West and East of Europe and across borders from around the world.

We offer one- or two-week self-funded and self-organized residency slots, which provide ample time for residents to focus on their work and explore their creative potential. Whether you’re looking to delve deeper into an existing project or seeking inspiration for something new, our program offers the time and space you need to nurture your creativity.

As a resident at Burdag Studio, you’ll have access to fully-equipped studio spaces, comfortable living accommodations, and a supportive community of fellow artists. Our studio is set in a serene environment, with breathtaking views of the surrounding forest, lakes, fields, low light pollution allows for stunning night sky observation of stars and planets.

We offer a unique dance studio with a suspended wooden floor, high ceiling, and large windows, making the studio bright all day long. There is a projector, sound equipment, a piano, plenty of table space for research work, a simple wood workshop, working kitchen, and space to be arranged if needed for an extra workshop room. We invite artists working in alternative ways of expression, including working with plants, food, soil, etc. There is a possibility for hiking in the surrounding forest and bike rides to national parks nearby. We also have a garden where we grow our food and live in harmony with the environment and the inhabitants of the forest. We aim to provide resources that align with our values and goals for a sustainable and inspiring residency experience.

As part of our commitment to making art in harmony with nature, our residency house is located in the middle of a forest in the lake district of Poland. Our residents have the opportunity to live and work in a serene, natural environment that is home to a variety of wildlife species, including deers, harts, roes, wild-pigs, foxes, hares, and even wolves. The nearby lakes are also full of life and freshwater, offering a peaceful setting for reflection and inspiration.

Our program is self-funded and self-organized, which allows us greater flexibility and creativity in programming and operations. This results in a dynamic and experimental environment for artists, where they can freely explore their creative ideas and connect with like-minded individuals.

At Burdag Studio, we believe that art has the power to bring people together and create positive change in the world. We are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring community for artists, where they can freely explore their creative ideas and make meaningful connections with other artists. Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established professional, our residency program provides a supportive and inspiring environment for artistic growth and exploration, and a unique opportunity for personal development, and cross-cultural exchange.

We welcome artists working in the fields of art and science, and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations that push the boundaries of traditional artistic disciplines. from all over the world to join us at Burdag Studio. We also prioritize sustainability and environmental consciousness in our operations, encouraging artists to explore sustainable solutions for their art-making practices.

WHEN

This year we are open for individual visitors to come for a one- or two-week period, between 2nd and 15th of October.

COSTS

The cost of stay: accommodation, 140 PLN / 32 EURO per night per person in double or triple rooms; plus catering ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) 130 PLN / 29 EURO a day per person

APPLY

To apply please, send us a letter or interest with needs for your stay, so we can all be sure you get what is needed. With additional cv, bio or website, as we like to know how comes to Studio Burdąg. You can reach us at aleksandra.centrum@gmail.com

We are waiting for a letter of interest till June 30th. However once we receive your interest we will get back to you not later than in two weeks. First come first serve.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.