Visual Arts Residencies in Romania

Casa de Creatie

Vatra Dornei, Romania

Casa de Creatie is an international artist and writer residency program located in Vatra Dornei, Romania, housed in a 100 square meter apartment on the upper floor of the former home of local painter Gavril Cacina, offering regular facilities and Wi-Fi. It is run by members of the Artfest Cultural Association and Zidul de Hartie art group, promoting arts, culture, and the Bucovina region while facilitating interactions between residents and local artists, with possible exhibitions or events arranged during stays. The program accommodates 3-4 guests, providing a quiet downtown location near forests, parks, and amenities.

The Romanian Association of Contemporary Art (ARAC) in Bucharest offers artist residencies, such as the ARAC Art & Residency and 58 Plantelor Residency, enabling international artists and curators to develop artworks for exhibitions while engaging with the Romanian cultural scene. Programs typically last six weeks, focus on themes like climate change, migration, and technology, and culminate in shows at venues like Anca Poterasu Gallery. ARAC, a non-profit founded in , promotes contemporary art through residencies, exhibitions, and cultural exchanges.