European Solidarity Residency explores how art and solidarity intersect—locally and internationally—through research, dialogue, and practice. ESR empowers emerging and early-career cultural professionals—especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. To reach as many people as possible, we offer free, ongoing access to all online talks, Q&As, and resources for everyone who applies—join ESR Commons (Free) to take part; see details below (and across the site)

Announcing European Solidarity Residency 2026 Cohort

Karin Gorinšek, Carolina Hernandez, Marina Krsmanović Savić, Kateryna Nikolenko, Rodrigo Queirós, Alya Sieahal, Poppy Simpson, Karla Sosa, Oleksandra Trianova, Polina Zen

ESR Residents in Budapest sit around the table with their mentor discussing their project.

European Solidarity Residency

  • European Solidarity Residency offers 20 fully funded residencies for early-career CPs and curators, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, who have limited access to professional development.

  • The open call is open to residents from the European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden) and 13 non-EU Participating Countries in the Creative Europe Programme (See their list here) regardless of applicants nationality.

  • Coordinated by the Lidice Art Collection – Lidice Memorial (Czech Republic) in partnership with Pro Progressione (Hungary) and Art radionica Lazareti (Croatia).

ESR Residents and visitors in Lidice during the opening of the exhibition at the Lidice Art Collection.

How it works (3 steps)

  • Create your account here for applications and online content.

  • Complete the form, upload materials, and submit.

  • Attend live sessions, join Q&As, and access resources before and during the programme.

ESR Residents in Dubrovnik take a selfie outside of the Art Radionica Lazzareti with their mentor.

What you get with ESR Commons

  • Start, save, and submit your application, then follow status and deadlines in one place.

  • Access all ESR talks, lectures and member-only Q&As, with replays if you miss them, even if not selected to take part.

  • Access all ESR materials even if you are not selected to participate in the offline program.

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