OPEN CALL: Art Residency ORALIK / SPACE

Theme 2025–2026: ORALIK / SPACE

Space as: — geography and boundaries — cultural and social context — personal experiences and inner worlds — digital environment and virtual spaces

Who can apply

• artists, visual and interdisciplinary authors

• age — up to 40 years

• countries — Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

The project brings together several formats and platforms at once:

- an art residency in the mountains of Iskanderkul (Tajikistan)

- educational program and online platform

- publication of more than 30 portfolios of young artists

- the final exhibition in Dushanbe

What the program includes

• week-long art residency in Iskanderkul (March 2026)

• online lectures, workshops, and meetings with curators

• two offline workshops

• launch of an online platform with the publication of selected portfolios

• final exhibition in Dushanbe

How to apply

It is necessary to send:

• portfolio (up to 10 works)

• CV / resume

• description of the project you plan to develop during the residency

• contacts. 

Deadline: December 15, 2025

Email: artresidencyca@gmail.com

The project "ORALIK / SPACE" is implemented by the ORALIK team (Aziza Sharopova and Nasiba Karimova) within the framework of the regional project Art for Social Changes – Central Asia Lab of Cultural Leaders of the Public Foundation "Cultural Center 'Kuduk'" with the support of the Government of Switzerland.