Artist residencies are key drivers of artistic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable music ecosystems — functioning as creative laboratories where artists, organisations, and communities generate value beyond traditional production and presentation models.
The discussion examines what defines a residency today and how different models respond to artistic, social, and economic needs, with case studies from the Baltic region and beyond presenting their visions, focus areas, and operational approaches.
From the importance of rural and peripheral spaces in European cultural life to creativity understood as process rather than product, the session seeks to foster stronger cooperation across the Baltic region and connect artists with residency spaces that can support their practice.
Speakers:
- Mark Dieler, Consultant at Sicily Music Conference, AMARI Network of Rural Artist
- Stella Kalac, Festival Production Manager for Goulash Disko Festival / Stonefish
Moderator:
- Lena Ingwersen, Managing Director of Music Cities Network e.V., mentor of AMARI
Case Studies Talks
- Germany: Lena Ingwersen, Music Cities Network, AMARI
- Italy: Mark Dieler, TEH Nordic Baltic Hub, AMARI, Meraki TdA Sicily
- Croatia: Stella Kalac, AMARI, Stonefish
- Estonia: Villem Varik, Kullaaugu Film Music Residency
- Estonia: Henrik Ehte, Funk Embassy Songwriting Camp, Selektor Studio
- Latvia: Kristaps Pukitis, DDA Ambisonic Residency