The Narva Art Residency (NART), in cooperation with the Architecture and Urban Planning Department of the City of Narva, is organizing a third competition to create a new large-scale installation or sculpture. This time, the location will be outside the city center, on the edge of the Pähklimäe district. The object is expected to enrich public space with spatial and artistic value, with a particular focus on the use of light.
The selected artist will be hosted by NART in Narva for two months (August 10, 2026 – October 9, 2026), providing an opportunity to be directly involved in the installation’s creation and to exchange knowledge and experiences with locals. The selected artist will receive a creative grant of € 3000, and production costs of at least € 11 000 will be covered. Transport is refunded up to € 1000. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.
The work is expected to incorporate light in various forms (daylight reflections and seasonal/time-based changes; lighting solutions for dark hours; illuminating objects; showcasing light through color, etc.), emphasizing the importance of light as a key component of high-quality public space and design.
Residency at NART: 10.08.26–09.10.26
Stipend: € 3000
Production budget for the installation: € 11 000
Author’s transport is refunded up to € 1000
More information on the website: https://www.nart.ee/en/open-call-nair-2026/
The project is supported by the City of Narva, the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, and the Ministry of Culture of Estonia.