Nadas’a Bırak Artist Residency Programme first opened its doors in Spring 2019. Its most recent chapter took place in Spring 2020, in a special hybrid online-in-person format. Please follow us for announcements about upcoming art opportunities at @nadasabirak and @nadasistanbul
nadas’a bırak spring (virtual) artist residency programme: Spring 2021
Our online exhibition and open studio event opened on 11 April 2021.
Applications for Spring 2021 are now closed.
Nadas Istanbul is excited to announce its next residency programme, Nadas’a Bırak, taking place both on- and offline, 22 March - 11 April 2021. This three week residency offers space - both virtually and in-person - for artists and creative individuals who seek to develop their work among a supportive and sustainably-minded community. The programme spans three weeks, concluding with an online exhibition and open studio event on 11 April 2021.
Residency Details:
Nadas inhabits a beautiful 1930’s house in the historic neighbourhood of Yeldeğirmeni. During the pandemic, we have moved the majority of our programming online, while continuing to offer private studio space to individuals and small groups. Our third edition of Nadas’a Bırak Artist Residency will be hybrid in form, offering residents the opportunity to work virtually and/or in-house. Group meetings, co-working hours, artists talks, and studio sharings will offer opportunities for all artists to connect with one another and the wider Nadas community, whether joining online or in-person. The residency will culminate in an online exhibition and open studio event, where artists will have a chance to share their experiences and works from the programme with visitors from around the world.
Nadas’a Bırak Spring 2021 Art Residency, for online residents includes:
· A three week residency period, Monday-Friday, 22 March - 11 April, 10.00 - 20.00;
· Daily co-working hours and check-ins with NB team;
· Weekly group meetings;
· Weekly virtual studio visits with local and international artists, and past Nadas’a Bırak residents;
· Optional morning yoga classes;
· Optional online yoga classes, 2 times per week;
· Participation in an online exhibition and open studio event, on 11 April;
· Optional artistic and curatorial support;
· Opportunity to join Nadas’s creative community.
Nadas’a Bırak Spring Art Residency, for in-person residents includes all of the above, as well as*:
· Access to a private studio space, minimum 2 days per week between 22 March - 11 April, 10.00 - 20.00;
· Access to a shared living room, balcony, garden, and kitchen;
· Vegan lunch, plus tea and coffee throughout the day.
*note: In-person residents will have access to a studio space at least two days per week. On all remaining days, they are invited to join virtually.
Overall, the residency is most suited for artists or creative individuals who seek to:
· Develop a project within a focused period of time;
· Work independently, within the support of a shared working environment;
· Present their work in an alternative community space and online exhibition;
· Incorporate sustainability and ecological practices into their work.
Residency cost:
Nadas is a new initiative that is working towards financial sustainability. Currently, our project is supported by many hours of volunteer work. Residency fees go directly to offsetting costs of hosting and supporting residents. We acknowledge that artists often work on a tight budget and we aim to provide more financial assistance for future residency programmes.
Full price, online residents: 1350 TL + KDV
Full price, in-house residents: 2850 TL + KDV
For this residency we offer one 50% scholarship for an in-person resident and two full scholarships for online residents. Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about eligibility.
Please note that this residency does not include accommodation. Residents are responsible for finding and covering the cost of their own accommodation. We are happy to assist residents in finding places to stay.
Application Details:
Nadas’a Bırak Spring Art Residency accepts proposals from all creative mediums, including but not limited to visual art, installation, writing, and poetry. We are particularly interested in proposals that show interest in NADAS’s mission and are sensitive to sustainability, including in their use of materials.
To apply, please submit our online application form no later than 31 January 2021 to nadasabirakistanbul@gmail.com. For general questions, you may also contact us at info@nadasistanbul.com.
If you were already accepted to our Spring 2020 residency and have not received an email from us, please get in touch!
