Multidisciplinary Residencies in Hungary

Balaton Art Residency (BAR)

Szólád, Hungary

The Balaton Art Residency (BAR) is an international art residency program located in Szólád, Hungary. Established to support and provide a high-quality professional environment for artists, BAR offers a serene setting near Lake Balaton. The residency includes the guidance of an Art Mentor, professional talks, lectures, and social programs to foster creativity and collaboration among participants. Selected artists receive travel reimbursement, accommodation, meals, and materials support, along with an opportunity to exhibit their work. The residency aims to cultivate artistic talent and facilitate cultural exchange, making it a prestigious platform for emerging and established artists alike.

Institute for Advanced Study at Central European University (IAS CEU)

Budapest, Hungary

The Institute for Advanced Study at Central European University (IAS CEU) in Budapest, Hungary, offers an annual Artist in Residence Fellowship, providing one fellowship each for a Writer in Residence and a Visual/New Media Artist in Residence. This prestigious program invites both established and emerging artists from around the world to apply, offering them the opportunity to conceptualize and create new works over a period of up to five months, with a minimum stay of three months. The fellowship supports creative work in fields such as poetry, prose, drama, screenwriting, playwriting, and various visual media, including film and digital arts. Artists selected for this residency will be immersed in an intellectually stimulating environment, engaging with the vibrant academic community at IAS CEU, and will have access to accommodation, a monthly stipend, and technical support.