RESIDENCY - ROJA ART LAB

STRUCTURE

Artists are considered residents for the duration of the 15 – 16 day workshop. Each session typically has 8 to 10 artists participating in the ROJA ART LAB. A series of visitors will be invited to attend throughout the art laboratory to encourage critical debate and dialogue – this will also include both presentations and lectures by the participant’s. Prior to the physical production of work, there will be project presentations and concept discussion meetings with the organizers in which the specifics of each artist will be contextualized and approved per the logistics of the location/s.

ROJA ART LAB has the right to reproduce any/all images of the work and process, including pieces meant to be exhibited as well as those images provided by the artist for pre-selection. This also includes any images of the work included in an exhibition or used for an exhibition catalogue (should there be one), standard publicity, advertising or archival purposes in any manner connected with ROJA ART LAB, the exhibition or its sponsors.

Applicants should be interested in an interdisciplinary dialogue and open to collaboration.

FUNDING

ROJA ART LAB has received funding from the State Culture Capital Fund of Latvia and is supported by private individuals and organizations. Residency provides housing, meals, a communal workspace and materials along with technical support and basic facilities.

We are working hard to provide all of the selected artists with fully funded stays excluding their travel to and from Roja. Artists, especially those from outside of Latvia, are encouraged to seek financial help through national or regional funding organizations, charitable trusts, etc. We will provide all of the necessary recommendations, papers and any other possible help once the artist has been selected to participate.

FACILITIES

ROJA ART LAB has improvised outdoor studios for work, meetings, seminars and presentations. We do have basics equipment for working with wood, metal, ceramic, etc. We have broadband Internet, a sound system and video projector. More specific tools or equipment for the production of work will be the responsibility of the resident to bring with them.

ROJA ART LAB has an open-air wood-fire (high-fire) ceramic kiln as well as a raku kiln and a pizza oven.

For specific projects (performances/exhibitions/projections/shows) there is the possibility to rent out supplemental facilities or tools in town.