The Narva Art Residency (NART), in collaboration with the Narva municipality’s department of architecture and urban planning (ALPA), is launching its second open call for a large-scale public art installation or sculpture in Narva, Estonia. This year it will be placed near the Narva Town Hall building, adjacent to Stockholm square. The installation will also serve as a platform for outdoor exhibitions, offering opportunities to engage and highlight various communities in Narva.
NART will host the selected artist in Narva for a one-month residency from 15 August to 14 September 2025. The artist will be able to be present during the production process of the installation and engage in meaningful exchanges with local people.
The installation is not intended as a temporary artwork, but it will become part of the urban space long-term, shaping the city environment and daily experience of its people. It will be in a public location and accessible to everyone. The project welcomes proposals for installations that can also accommodate outdoor exhibitions.
This open call is for artists, architects, and creatives from Estonia and abroad. The project is looking for applicants who are ready to lead the process hands-on, from sketch to final installation. The grant is awarded to one individual, and the residency is open to one or two participants, though the broader team of authors may be larger.
The selected artist will receive a creative grant of 2,000 EUR, and the production of the installation will be supported with a minimum of 8,000 EUR. Artists are expected to cover all direct production expenses from the budget: materials, construction, drawings, transport, services, installation, and labour. Travel costs must be covered by the artist either from the grant or personal funds.
