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Art and Politics: Tracing the Evolution of Estonian Transition Culture (EKA, 2026-2027)

The research project examines the multifaceted relationships between art and politics during the late Soviet and transition periods, focusing on visual culture and architecture as well as their connections to ...

19 January 2026

Faculty of Art and Culture Ongoing Research Projects

Monumental art grant competition for graduates of the Estonian Academy of Arts

The art competition seeks a public enriching artwork for the outdoor space between the EKA buildings on Kotzebue Street or on the Kotzebue 2 plot, which should be suitable for the given environment in terms of both the choice of materials and ...

19 January 2026

Project “ADAPTER+ for Supporting Knowledge Transfer” (ASTRA+, 2025–2029)

The aim of ADAPTER+ is to support knowledge transfer from the Estonian universities, universities of applied sciences, and research and development institutions participating in the project to ...

15 January 2026

Ongoing Research Projects

Estonian Academy of Art researchers among the nominees for the 2026 National Research Awards

The nominees for the Estonian National Research Awards have now been announced, highlighting best research from the past four years (2022–2025). National Research Awards are granted to Estonian ...

12 January 2026

Research and Development Office

Gallery: opening of group exhibition “We Need More Indoor Spaces” and Liisa Nurklik’s solo exhibition “Wandering” at EKA Gallery

The group exhibition “We Need More Indoor Spaces” and Liisa Nurklik's solo exhibition “Wandering” were opened at EKA Gallery on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The exhibitions will remain open until October 19.

12 January 2026

Gallery

Abandoned Landscapes 2026: Tallinn City Hall

The Estonian Academy of Arts will organize its 2026 workshop “Abandoned Landscapes” in Tallinn from 19 to 22 January, with the City Hall as the focus. The aim of the ...

12 January 2026

Architecture and Urban Design Cultural Heritage and Conservation Faculty of Architecture

Solving Tallinn Housing Affordability Issues – SDSI Program Finals 2025

8 January 2026

Faculty of Design

GreenCcircle Living Lab: Call to Join an International Online Meeting

After the first successful Local Living Lab at Tallinn Design Festival in October 2025, the GreenCcircle project invites creatives, ...

8 January 2026

Faculty of Architecture “Study and Shine!” Scholarships 2025

The “Study and Shine!” scholarships were awarded at the Faculty of Architecture’s traditional Long Table Party on December 19, 2025. The aim of the scholarship for a master level student at the Faculty of Architecture ...

5 January 2026

Architecture and Urban Design Faculty of Architecture Making Space

The short film “10 Years of Art Residency in Narva” looks into the beginnings of this creative hub at the border town

The short film premiered on Estonian National Broadcasting TV channel ETV2 on January 3 and it was created for the anniversary of the Narva Art Residency which has now been operating for more than 10 years. ...

5 January 2026