Artists-in-residence opportunities in Slovenia

Over recent decades, arts residencies (AiR) have become a vital component of the contemporary art ecosystem, contributing significantly to the development of artistic practice. Organised as dedicated time and space for artists and other cultural professionals to focus on research or production, they also foster exchange between residents and the environments in which they work.

Slovenian AiR programmes take place in various settings, from rural areas to urban centres, and are organised by independent organisations and public institutions. They differ in scale, duration, and disciplinary focus: some focus on literature or animation, while others are multidisciplinary. Programmes are accessible through open calls or by invitation, and vary in financial support, working conditions, and expectations for public presentations or final outcomes.

Beyond offering accommodation and workspace, AiR programmes in Slovenia foster dialogue, collaboration, and community engagement, connecting international and local artists with cultural organisations and audiences, and enriching the Slovenian cultural landscape. Explore the variety of AiR opportunities active in Slovenia today.

AiR programmes in Slovenia infographic

Looking for a residency opportunity? Explore Slovenia’s international arts residency landscape through an interactive map that brings together opportunities from across the country in one place. From urban creative hubs to rural retreat spaces, the infographic allows you to navigate programmes geographically and discover their diversity at a glance. It connects residency opportunities offered by cultural organisations, institutions, NGOs and independent initiatives into a single, searchable overview.

Through this interactive interface, you can explore AiR programmes by location and artistic discipline, and compare key features such as accessibility, environmental sustainability, inclusion, family support, and the level of financial coverage provided. The infographic offers a practical tool for identifying residencies that match your professional needs, while also providing broader insight into the structure and diversity of Slovenia’s AiR landscape.

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Featured residency

Studio Asylum

The Studio Asylum (Atelje Azil) is at once an artist-in-residence programme and the actual space where this programme is held. Located at the autonomous cultural centre Metelkova mesto and run by KUD Mreža Arts and Culture Association, the studio has been functioning since 2006. It is located in the attic of the building called Hlev, and is divided into a living and working space, with the latter sometimes also becoming a performing and exhibiting site.

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Read also

• Across Borders and Time: International Arts Residencies
• Arts Residencies in Slovenia: Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities
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• Green Pathways to Slovenia
• The Elusive Spaces of Arts Residencies
• Typologies of Arts Residencies

External links

• Slovenia residency profiles in the database of the Res Artis Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies
• Slovenia AiR programmes in the DutchCulture TransArtists database

For information on the Slovenian residents abroad programme by the Ministry of Culture see the section Slovenia Worldwide.