Artist Residencies in Sofia

Derida Dance Center

Sofia, Bulgaria

Derida Dance Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, offers an artistic residency program focused on contemporary dance and performance, providing free access to a 100 sq.m. studio with dance flooring, sound system, microphone, and lighting for presentations. Residents develop individual projects, often culminating in a work-in-progress or completed piece presentation, with promotion support in the Bulgarian cultural field; accommodation depends on external funding. Founded in by Art Link Foundation, the program supports emerging and established talents through international exchanges and has produced numerous dance productions.

Next Page Foundation

Sofia, Bulgaria

Next Page Foundation in Sofia runs a residency programme that connects international writers and literary translators to the Bulgarian literary and publishing field. The foundation offers three types of fellowships (Translation in Motion, Next Page, and Traduki) with residencies lasting 3-6 weeks, providing accommodation, working facilities, and monthly grants.

Radar Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria

Radar Sofia is an independent art hub in Sofia, Bulgaria, offering residencies primarily for writers, playwrights, dramaturgs, theatre makers, performers, and visual artists, including those at risk, with free live/work space, networking, and presentation opportunities.

World of Co

Sofia, Bulgaria

World of Co is an independent art organization based in Sofia, Bulgaria that has organized artist residency programs since . The organization offers both physical and online residency programs designed to create a platform for artistic exploration, experimentation, and international collaboration among emerging and mid-career artists.