OPEN CALL | Tartu City of Literature residency | spring 2025

Tartu is the second largest town of Estonia but is widely considered its intellectual capital – vitally significant in developing the educational system, culture, science and literature in the Estonian language. In 2015 Tartu was designated UNESCO City of Literature which has further enhanced the vibrant literary scene.

– This call is for 2-month residency period April-May 2025.

– One applicant will be selected

– The deadline for applications is February 20th.

– The results will be announced by March 4th the latest.

What is offered:
– 2-month stay at the Karl Ristikivi residency apartment
– A scholarship of 600 euros per month
– Compensation of travel costs to and from Tartu up to 350 euros
– An opportunity to get engaged in the cultural scene of Tartu and to perform at different events, including Tartu International Literary Festival Prima Vista taking place May 5th-11th 2025.
– A contact person who is responsible for making arrangements for performances, meetings and tours and helps to engage in the local literary life

How to apply:
• Fill in the online application form available HERE
• Upload a fragment (up to 5 pages) of a published text (in Estonian or English) or a fragment of a published translation (from Estonian into another language) in the respective section of the form

More information about the program and application process HERE

Questions:

Marja Unt
Estonian Literary Society/Tartu UNESCO City of Literature focal point
eks@kirjandus.ee

photo: Tartu, Wikimedia Commons