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title: Summer Art Residency "Neighbour's Country – Neighbour's Culture"
description: Two-week live-in residency in Kocaeli, Turkey for Armenian artists. Includes accommodation, meals, workshops, materials, mentorship, and a collective exhibition.
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programType: Residency
organization: Helikon Art Center
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deadline: "2026-05-30"
location: Kocaeli, Türkiye
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compensationRange: Full accommodation, three meals per day, stone/wood/metal workshop access, and provided materials for 2 weeks.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
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  - ceramics
  - printmaking
  - mixed media
  - digital art
  - installation
  - performance
  - video
  - textile
  - drawing
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# Summer Art Residency "Neighbour's Country – Neighbour's Culture"

**Hosted by:** Helikon Art Center

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Kocaeli, Türkiye | **Deadline:** May 30, 2026

## About This Program

> "Neighbour's Country – Neighbour's Culture"

The Helikon Contemporary Art Association runs a long-term cross-cultural project inviting artists from neighbouring countries to create and exhibit at Helikon Art Center. Previous editions featured Iranian artists (2019) and Ukrainian artists (2021). In 2026, Armenian artists of all mediums and backgrounds are invited for a 2-week live-in residency in Kocaeli, Turkey. Artists receive mentoring from Marina Mess Around (curator and founder of @itsthegallery, artistic direction) and Omer Akgullu (professional actor and director, creative flow and pushing beyond boundaries). The residency includes full accommodation, three meals per day, access to stone, wood, and metal workshops, provided materials, and a collective exhibition at the Helikon Art Center gallery.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, installation, performance, video, textile, drawing
- **Note:** Open to Armenian artists of all mediums and backgrounds.

## Compensation & Benefits

Full accommodation, three meals per day, stone/wood/metal workshop access, and provided materials for 2 weeks.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Full accommodation at Helikon Art Center for the 2-week residency duration.
- **Materials Support:** Available
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Access to stone, wood, and metal workshops.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 30, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://forms.gle/meWC94BKY3qGCfN37