AqTushetii
Art Residency | Omalo, Tusheti, Georgia
about us
Aqtushetii is a self-organized, non-profit artist residency in Georgia, founded in 2017 in Omalo, Tusheti.
Set in one of Europe’s most remote mountain regions, it operates within a landscape defined by high altitude, ancient defensive architecture, and living craft traditions.
The program brings together artists and researchers for independent practice, exchange, and collaboration.
Residency Open Call 2026
Residency Period: 15 July – 15 Oct 2026
Minimum Stay: 1 month
Capacity: Maximum three artists in residence at any given time
Residency Conditions
The residency provides:
Shared accommodation in the residency house
Three daily meals
Access to private or shared studio spaces, assigned according to project needs and availability
Materials support for project development
A small working cohort (maximum three artists in residence at a time)
The residency prioritizes concentrated practice in a quiet, remote setting.
Studio / Workspace
Artists have access to a range of shared studio and workshop spaces within the residency. These include studios for painting and visual arts, a ceramic studio equipped with electric, wood-fired, and raku kilns, a fully equipped silversmithing studio, a sound recording studio, a photographic darkroom, and workshop areas with woodworking and metalworking tools. Some workspaces may be used individually depending on the discipline and project, while specialized workshops and equipment are shared among residents.
Outdoor working areas in the surrounding landscape are also available.
Application Materials
Applicants must submit:
CV / Portfolio outlining artistic practice
Project description (max. 200 words) describing intended research or work
Work samples (images or links to recent projects)
Proposals should clearly articulate a development framework for the residency period.
Participation Fee:
€70 per day
The fee includes accommodation, meals, studio access, and materials support.
Travel costs to and from Tusheti are not included and must be arranged independently.
Artists requiring specialized or large-scale materials should indicate this in their proposal.
Application Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The open call remains active until all available residency places are filled.
Due to limited capacity, early applications are encouraged.
Expectations
Selected artists are expected to:
Reside at Aqtushetii for a minimum of one month within the residency period
Develop a body of work, a project, or research during their stay
Engage thoughtfully with the local environment and cultural context
Provide documentation of their process and outcomes
The residency emphasizes independent practice and sustained engagement rather than production deadlines.
Who Should Apply
Artists working in:
Visual arts, Ceramics, Photography, Sound art, Writing, Research, and Interdisciplinary practices
Submission:
Please send all materials to: aqtushetii@gmail.com
Subject line: Aqtushetii Residency Application 2026