ESR Open House I. — How to Apply (Technical Session) was an online session part of the European Solidarity Residency (ESR)
Summary
The ESR Open House I: How to Apply (Technical Session) took place on Friday, 29 August 2025, at 1 pm. Miloslav Vorlíček, Head of Residencies at Lidice Memorial, led it.
The session covered the details of the residency program, including application deadlines and logistics, with a reminder of the tight deadline for the current open Call. It provided prospective applicants with a clear, step-by-step walkthrough of the application process for the fully funded 30-day residencies in Budapest, Dubrovnik, and Lidice.
🔗 ESR Open House II. — Meet the Partners see the recording here.
🎤 Miloslav introduced the ESR programme. He noted that the Call is now open for 10 residency places in 2025. The first ESR Open Call 2025 closes on Friday, 12 September, at 1 pm CEST. There will be a second call in 2026, with a significantly larger gap between the Call and the residency itself. Miloslav noted that ESR is open to early-career and emerging curators and CPs, especially from underprivileged backgrounds who are citizens and residents of the EU and 13 non-EU countries, as well as to those affected by war. He further outlined the eligibility and application process. Miloslav reminded everyone that selected residents will have access to on-site resources and that all applicants will have access to online content via their free ESR Membership. Overall, ESR aims to advance social inclusion, gender balance, diversity, and sustainability in the European cultural sector by addressing gaps in access to resources and mentoring.
👉 How to apply: Join ESR Commons (free) and complete the application form
👉 Residency window: 17 November – 16 December 2025 (30 days).
📌 Reminder: Open Call closes Friday, 12 September at 13:00 CEST. Applications are welcomed from emerging curators/CPs across Creative Europe countries, with audio/video alternatives to written applications available.
Funders and Partners
🌍 Project partners: Lidice Art Collection — Lidice Memorial (CZ), Pro Progressione (HU), Art radionica Lazareti (HR).
🇪🇺 ESR is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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