Pastoral Twilight Residency Programme 2026

Location
Inland, Spain (rural village and/or Madrid) with participation in Forest Symposium in the Orlické Mountains, Czechia

Open To
Artists, cultural producers, and researchers from countries participating in the Creative Europe programme. Individuals with experience living or working in rural or farming contexts are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants based in rural areas and/or from Ukraine are strongly encouraged.

Application Fee
None

What’s Provided

  • Monthly stipend for the residency period

  • Travel and accommodation covered

  • Private accommodation either in the Inland Village or at the Centre for the Approach to the Rural in Madrid (both with full amenities)

  • Production budget for events and presentations

  • Participation in the Forest Symposium in the Orlické Mountains, Czechia, in July 2026

  • Ongoing support and evaluation from the Inland Advisory Board and Inland’s hosting representative

What the Artist Must Cover
No costs specified; main expenses are covered

Duration
Length of residency not explicitly stated (monthly stipend provided), with required participation in the July 2026 Forest Symposium

Deadline
August 29, 2025

Application Requirements

  • CV and portfolio (as a single PDF, max 5 MB) or online portfolio/website

  • Short letter of motivation (max 200 words)

  • Applications must be in English

How to Apply
Email materials to: projects@inland.org

Additional Notes
Participants will join one of Inland’s ongoing initiatives related to land-based practice, including pastoralism, sensory landscape analysis, food systems, architectural design for rural spaces, or mixed-use forest restoration.

The project is co-funded by the European Union.