Applications are now open for a one-month arts residency in Slovakia for Ukrainians

Ukrainian women writers, media artists, musicians and cultural managers living in Ukraine are invited to apply for a one-month artistic residency at Kino Úsmev in Košice, Slovakia. The programme will take place in November 2026 and will focus on developing new creative works on the theme of sustainability. The residency is part of the international HERside project, which supports women in the cultural and creative sectors by helping them to develop their own projects and raise the profile of their work. What does the residency offer? Participants will receive: • €600 gross — a stipend for the duration of the residency; • up to €350 to cover travel expenses; • accommodation in Košice for the duration of the programme. Who can apply? We invite women working in the cultural and creative sectors who meet the following criteria: • are resident in Ukraine and aged 18 or over; • have a working knowledge of English; • are able to travel to Slovakia and legally reside there for the duration of the residency; • are able to participate in the programme for the entire month. How to apply? The application form must be completed in English. 🔗 Application form: https://forms.gle/4PQS4jX7H6mcWgQ6A 📅 The deadline for applications is 15 October 2026. About the HERside project HERside brings together two UNESCO Creative Cities: Lviv, City of Literature, and Košice, City of Media Arts. The central theme of the project is resilience: the ability of people and institutions to maintain unity, work and develop in the face of war and other global challenges. The project supports women in the cultural sector – both those who create and implement creative initiatives, and those who present them to a wider audience. The residency provides female artists with a space to work on new projects, pursue professional development and engage in international collaboration. It should be noted that HERside is being implemented as part of the ZMINA: Resilience project, with the support of the IZOLYATSIA Foundation (Ukraine) and the organisation Malý Berlín (Slovakia), and in partnership with the Trans Europe Halles network (Sweden). The project is co-funded by the European Union’s ‘Creative Europe’ programme. Co-funded by the European Union.