Research Residencies in Croatia

SEA AIR

Silba, Croatia

SEA AIR is an off-grid, process-oriented artist residency on Silba, a car-free island in the Adriatic Sea, Croatia, inviting international artists, writers, sound explorers, herbalists, and cultural practitioners for 2–8 week stays in a remote forest home powered by solar energy and rainwater. The program emphasizes ecological awareness, intuitive processes, ritual practices, and deep listening, with no pressure for results, offering solitude, freedom, and the island itself as a studio. It welcomes queer, BIPOC, and emerging artists, with a basic donation (~25 EUR/day) covering utilities or alternative contributions like barter and workshops.

Zvona i Nari

Ližnjan, Croatia

Zvona i Nari (Bells & Pomegranates) is a library and literary retreat in Ližnjan, Croatia, offering free residencies to writers, poets, translators, editors, publishers, scholars, and others in the literary field to work on creative projects while engaging with the local community through readings or library activities. The program provides fully furnished houses on a country estate, accommodating 2-4 people each, with stays determined individually based on project needs and community involvement. Guests must contribute to the library's daily operations and respect shared spaces, with no stipend provided but housing free; food and travel are self-funded.