residency
OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
From January 2023 we will gladly welcome international artists, musicians, producers and representatives of creative industries (individually and in groups) in our 1500 m2 Laidi Manor Castle residence. With us you will be able to get away from the noise and rhythm of the city, enjoy the quietness of the countryside, healthy food, dive into your creative ideas and projects. We can accommodate 6 artists at the same time. The aim of the residency is to enable artists to work on their personal projects without hindrance, while ensuring the possibility of interdisciplinary and international networking.
Who can apply for residency?
Illustrators, graphic artists, painters, sculptors, photo, cinema, environmental installations, new media artists, designers, musicians and music producers, ceramists, poets, architects, restorers and writers, textile artists, etc, both from Latvia and from anywhere in the world.
Duration of stay
Stay and work in the residence can start from one to two months. A shorter stay is possible by early agreement.
What we provide?
– Private and bright room on the second floor of the central building of Laidi Manor, which is arranged for work, rest and sleeping
– Enjoy walks in 14 ha manor park with ponds
– Co-working spaces with Wifi, printer and scanner, as well as several recreation areas on the first floor of the manor
– Shared kitchen in the basement of the manor
– By prior arrangement, we can provide breakfast, lunch and dinner from local farm products
– By prior arrangement, we can prepare a sauna
– By prior agreement, the possibility of using the ceramic workshop
– By prior arrangement, the possibility to use Dirty Deal Audio 19+1 speaker ambisonics surround sound system
– By prior agreement, access to traditional Latvian loom
– By prior agreement, the opportunity to use Laidi Manor Castle Exhibition Hall for its exposition, concert, ambisonics spatial sound screenings, creative workshop and other activities
– Laidi Manor Castle team support for the artist during the residency
– Publicity for the works created by you on LMP social networks
– If necessary, we can send out an invitation letter to attract project funding
– A playroom for children
– By prior agreement, use the Dirty Deal Audio library (photo and art album collection, books, etc.)
– Welcome and escort to and from Skrunda bus station
– By prior arrangement, sell your artworks, music recordings, etc. in the LMP design souvenir shop
[ Please inquire privately about the equipment available in the LMP Residency workshops. ]
– Enjoy walks in 14 ha manor park with ponds
– Co-working spaces with Wifi, printer and scanner, as well as several recreation areas on the first floor of the manor
– Shared kitchen in the basement of the manor
– By prior arrangement, we can provide breakfast, lunch and dinner from local farm products
– By prior arrangement, we can prepare a sauna
– By prior agreement, the possibility of using the ceramic workshop
– By prior arrangement, the possibility to use Dirty Deal Audio 19+1 speaker ambisonics surround sound system
– By prior agreement, access to traditional Latvian loom
– By prior agreement, the opportunity to use Laidi Manor Castle Exhibition Hall for its exposition, concert, ambisonics spatial sound screenings, creative workshop and other activities
– Laidi Manor Castle team support for the artist during the residency
– Publicity for the works created by you on LMP social networks
– If necessary, we can send out an invitation letter to attract project funding
– A playroom for children
– By prior agreement, use the Dirty Deal Audio library (photo and art album collection, books, etc.)
– Welcome and escort to and from Skrunda bus station
– By prior arrangement, sell your artworks, music recordings, etc. in the LMP design souvenir shop
[ Please inquire privately about the equipment available in the LMP Residency workshops. ]
What do we expect from you?
– Creative work on your project or idea
– To be ready to present your work during the residency to a wider audience
– Respect the rules of the manor's internal order, friendly attitude and respect for LMP residents and visiting residents
– To be ready to present your work during the residency to a wider audience
– Respect the rules of the manor's internal order, friendly attitude and respect for LMP residents and visiting residents
Costs
– Artists must bear their own costs of travel, work materials and, unless otherwise agreed in advance, provide the necessary equipment for the work
– A partial prepayment / security deposit is required to be made in case of confirmation of participation and booked dates
[ For accommodation costs contact us → rezidence@laidumuizaspils.lv ]
– A partial prepayment / security deposit is required to be made in case of confirmation of participation and booked dates
[ For accommodation costs contact us → rezidence@laidumuizaspils.lv ]
Accommodation and facilities
Each guest artist of Laidi Manor Palace residence will have access to a private and bright room on the second floor of the manor with a work desk, a place for rest and overnight stay, a co-working room with WI-Fi, a printer and a scanner, as well as lounges on the first floor, a shared kitchen and a bathroom on the basement floor. The manor is surrounded by a historical park with a wide area, there are available bicycles, ecologically clean food from local farm workers and a grocery shop - just three minutes walk from the manor. Once a week, a joint dinner is organised for all the participants of the residence.
Transportation
You can get to Laidi from Riga by bus to Skrunda bus station. At the time of your arrival we will pick you up, and at the end of the residence we will take you back to Skrunda bus station or railway satation. The bus from Laidi runs once a day.
