The Democracy Foundation, based in Kuldīga, Latvia, invites applications for the international Democracy Residency ‘European Dream’, organised as part of the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 programme. The residency will take place in Kuldīga, Latvia, from 3 to 23 August 2027. Six participants from different fields and European countries will be selected to bring together diverse experiences, knowledge and skills, and to explore new, unexpected and meaningful ways not only to talk about democracy, but to experience it. Residents will develop activities for the Kuldīga Democracy Festival, engaging with the local community and experimenting with formats that invite audiences to become active participants.

The residency is deliberately interdisciplinary and welcomes artists, cultural practitioners, designers, educators, researchers, civic activists and people from many other professional backgrounds. Applicants must be residents of European countries.

Support: Accommodation in Kuldīga’s Old Town, 1,000 EUR stipend per participant to cover expenses during the residency, including travel costs, separate budget of up to 1,000 EUR per participant for developing and implementing their activity.

For further information please visit: liepaja2027.lv

ContaCt

The democracy Foundation
4/8 Dārza Street
Liepāja, Latvia
Mail: info(at)demokratijasfonds.lv

Deadline: November 15, 2026