Antisezona in Zagreb and Workshop Foundation in Budapest both offer a residency for dance artists working with contemporary dance or performance.
The Artistic Exchange Residency in Zagreb, organised by Antisezona, is addressing artists active in Hungary, interested in working and researching for two weeks in Croatia.For the residency in Budapest, take a look here.

This application end on 19 April 2026.
 

The offer includes
- Minimum of 10 days maximum 14 days residency with studio time 4 – 6 hours a day;
- Optional: sharing at the end of the residency (work-in-progress presentation, artist’s talk);
- Connection with the local scene;
- A budget of 2,500.00€ (incl. VAT) (including travel, accommodation, production fee (incl. per diem), against invoice).

WHEN: 14 September – 2 October 2026
WHERE: TALA Dance Centre, Zagreb, Croatia

The residency is ideal for one artist or small group, the only limitation is the gross 2,500.00€ lump sum to cover all costs of the residency.

Eligibility
- Have a professional background and experience, as well as a long-term commitment as a creative artist in the field of contemporary dance in Hungary
- Be actively working and present in the contemporary dance scene in Hungary.

In addition, the Hungary based artist visiting Zagreb will receive a 300 € fee for accompanying the Croatia based artist during his/her/their stay in Budapest as guide in the city and in the local dance field. The artist active in Hungary therefore must be available during the residency of the incoming artist from 31 August – 13 September 2026!
 

How to apply

Please fill in this form and upload your biography and a short motivation letter in English describing what you want to work on and how you imagine profiting from the residency and your stay in Zagreb.

The selection process will happen in close collaboration of both parties.
All applicants will be informed about the decision by 25th May 2026.

All benefitting artist(s) write an evaluation report on their experience that is then published on the website of Life Long Burning thus promoting both their own work but also the services of the hosting institution.