" Narva Art Residency | Creative Grant for Children’s book writers and illustrators "
Narva Art Residency | Creative Grant for Children’s book writers and illustrators
A creative grant for children's book writers and illustrators from Estonia and abroad
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For the third year, the Narva Art Residency, in cooperation with the Estonian Children’s Literature Centre, is announcing a competition for children’s literature residencies. The program offers one writer and one illustrator the opportunity to dedicate themselves to their work in the unique environment of Narva. Each residency includes a stipend of 1,500 euros. Creative individuals from Estonia and abroad are invited to apply.
The aim of the residency program is to support children’s authors and illustrators. It offers creators the opportunity to work in Narva, discover the city from a new perspective, and focus on the manuscript or illustrations of a new book. During the residency, authors are encouraged to meet and/or engage with young people and children living in this border town, introducing them to the enchanting world of literature and illustration.
The selected authors will be chosen by a jury composed of Triin Soone (director of the Estonian Children’s Literature Centre), Anne Pikkov (illustrator, board member of Narva Art Residency), Katrin Reinmaa (publisher, Päike ja Pilv publishing house), Johanna Rannula (head of the Narva Art Residency).
The selected residents will be invited to Narva in September and October of 2025 (1.09–30.09.2025 and 15.09–15.10.2025), where they will be provided with accommodation at the Narva Art Residency, along with support in exploring the local cultural context.
INFO
AMOUNT
- a stipend of 1,500 euros
- Authors traveling from abroad are eligible for a travel reimbursement of up to 350 euros.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 1 at 23:59 (Estonian time)
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
Children's authors and illustrators from Estonia and abroad are invited to apply.
APPLICATION DETAILS
For the full list of application details and documents please visit Narva Residency's official website.
NOTE
*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information.
DEADLINE
2025-05-01
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
Estonia
WEBSITE
CONTACT
residentuur@artun.ee