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Judith van der Kooij
Judith van der Kooij
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j.vanderkooij [at] dutchculture.nl

 

 

 

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Democracy Foundation: Democracy Residency ‘European Dream

Democracy Foundation: Democracy Residency ‘European Dream

Funded residency in Latvia

The Democracy Foundation in Kuldīga, Latvia, invites applications for the international Democracy Residency ‘European Dream’, organised as part of the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 programme.

The residency brings together six participants from different European countries and professional backgrounds to explore new ways of experiencing and practising democracy.

During the three-week residency, participants will develop interactive activities for the Kuldīga Democracy Festival, taking place on 20–21 August 2027. These may include workshops, performances, games, participatory experiments or other creative formats that encourage public engagement.

The programme emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, experimentation and exchange with local communities. Participants may work individually or collaboratively.

Travelling from
The Netherlands
The Caribbean part of the Kingdom (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten)
Travelling to
Latvia
Discipline(s)
Architecture
Visual Arts
Heritage
Audiovisual Media
Literature
Music
Design
Performing Arts
Digital Culture
Multi-disciplinary
Who can apply
Individuals
  • Residents of European countries, including countries outside the European Union;
  • Applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds are welcome, including artists, cultural professionals, researchers, designers, architects, educators, journalists and civic activists;
  • Applicants should demonstrate curiosity, openness to experimentation and collaboration, and an interest in developing participatory approaches to democracy.
For what
Accommodation
Remuneration
How much
  • Accomodation in Kuldīga's Old Town for the duration of the residency;
  • A stipend of €1,000 to cover everyday living expenses;
  • An additional budget of up to €1,000 per participant for developing and implementing activities during the residency.
Requirements

Applications must be submitted through the online application form. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview.

When to apply
Before a specific deadline
Within an application period
Upcoming deadline(s)
More information

Six participants will be selected through an application review and online interview process. Selection results will be announced in January 2027.

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