For the third year, the Narva Art Residency, in cooperation with the Estonian Children’s Literature Centre, is announcing a competition for children’s literature residencies. The programme offers one writer and one illustrator the opportunity to dedicate themselves to their work in the unique environment of Narva. Creative individuals from Estonia and abroad are invited to apply. Tandems working on a joint project are also welcome.
The aim of the residency is to support children’s authors and illustrators. It offers creators the opportunity to work in Narva, discover the city from a new perspective, and focus on the manuscript or illustrations of a new book. During the residency, authors are encouraged to meet and/or engage with young people and children living in this border town, introducing them to the enchanting world of literature and illustration.
The selected residents will be invited to Narva in September and October of 2025 (1–30 September and 15 September–15 October), where they will be provided with accommodation at the Narva Art Residency, along with support in exploring the local cultural context.
Each residency includes a stipend of 1,500 EUR. Authors traveling from abroad are eligible for a travel reimbursement of up to 350 EUR.
