In April 2024, the Association of Artistic Residencies was established in Russia. Its mission is to demonstrate the value of residencies as integral components of the artistic process, strengthen connections between regions and countries, and advocate for the interests of those working in this field. The Association has united professionals who have long been consistently engaged with residencies — across different cities, with diverse approaches, techniques, and conditions. The geographic scope is impressive, spanning from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok, from Anapa to Norilsk. Through the Association’s work, selecting a residency for one’s project has become significantly more accessible. The Norilsk Museum is one of the Association’s founding members. Its experience with the PolArt residency is particularly valuable — demonstrating that this format can be developed even by small museums operating in challenging conditions.
What advantages do museum-based art residencies offer artists and museums?
How can artists strategically utilize residencies to advance their careers?
What resources are essential for launching and sustaining a successful long-term art residency programme?
Moderator: Zhenya Chaika, Curator, Chair of the Board, Russian Association of Artistic Residencies
Speakers: Elena Anosova, Artist, Researcher, Curator; Co-founder, "The Strawberry Case" Art Residence; Head of "Project Thinking in Visual Media" Workshop, Rodchenko Moscow School of Photography and Multimedia Natalia Fedyanina-Borovik, Director, Norilsk Museum Exhibition Complex Anna Tsvetkova, Deputy General Director for Development, Educational and Outreach Activities, Russian Museum