- To create of a programme of support and a platform for experimentation and creative expression for Russian and international artists, designers and architects, exploring the themes of art mastering the natural landscape and the harmonious installation of works of art in the natural context.

- To form and develop an art community, sharing the values and principles underlying Nikola-Lenivets Art Park.

- To popularise new types and formats of art, exploring the interaction of man and nature, through public events and programme.

- To present projects created as part of the Nikola-Lenivets Artists Residency Programme in Russia and abroad.

The Artists Residency is a space and a program to promote the development and implementation of artistic (intellectual and material) works that meet the idea and objectives of the Artists Residency project.

Participants who have passed our preliminary selection criteria have the opportunity to:

- Live in Nikola-Lenivets Art Park.

- Become acquainted with the Park's collection of art works and to carry out research and analysis.

- Develop and implement their own project using the resources of the Art Park.

- Participate in public events with other residency artists.

- Publicly present their project in a format that takes into account the content and specifics of the project.

- An artist, an architect, a designer, a musician, as well as just a creative person over 18 years of age can apply for participation in the Nikola-Lenivets Artists Residence programme.

- To submit an application, please send us a brief biography, portfolio and concept of the project that is planned to be implemented at the Artists Residency or on the territory of Nikola-Lenivets Art Park to air@nikola-lenivets.ru

- Applications will be considered by the Expert Council of the Artists Residency, which includes the founder of Nikola-Lenivets Art Park and curators of the Archstoyanie Festival, from various years, as well as invited experts. The composition of independent expert panel changes annually.

- Members of the Expert Council assess the originality, relevance and feasibility of the proposed concept, as well as their compliance with the ideas and objectives of the Artists Residency.

- Applications selected by the Expert Council are published on the Artists Residency website, and their authors are notified by a personal invitation.

- The terms and conditions of the project are negotiated individually with the author of each project.

Applications deadline: 30 May 2019

- Return transfers from Moscow / Kaluga to Nikola-Lenivets Art Park.

- Free accommodation.

- Three meals a day.

- Necessary tools and equipment.

- Public platform and online resources for the presentation of the project.

- To host a public welcome lecture for visitors of the Park.

- The formulation or refinement of project ideas on the basis of the entire period of work in the Artists residency in an online format.

- Presentation of final ideas to the Expert Council of the park in any convenient format.