We welcome applications from individuals and collectives who wish to spend 1–3 months in Tbilisi for focused research, experimentation, and exchange.
Please submit:
- CV
- PDF portfolio (with working links to relevant projects, websites, or media)
- A short statement outlining your research focus, why Tbilisi AiR and Tbilisi are relevant to your work, and what you hope to explore during your stay
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a brief online conversation to discuss the proposal and clarify questions from both sides.
Duration and number of residents
- Length of stay: 1–3 months
- Residents per year: 4–5 (one at a time)
The residency is intentionally small, so we can work closely with each participant, tailor support to individual practices, and allow each stay to unfold gradually over time.
Apply at least four months before your preferred start date.
Applications are usually reviewed within one month.
The residency is not active during the following periods due to holidays and seasonal conditions:
- Mid-December to mid-January. New Year is celebrated twice in Georgia, according to both the modern and old calendars. This results in an extended festive period, during which much of the city slows down.
- Mid-July – mid-August: It is advisable not to stay in the city due to the heat.
Residencies during this time may still be arranged upon request.
What you need to know: During the residency period, all residents must have health insurance that is still valid. We advise you to take out travel insurance to cover the loss or theft of your personal belongings, but this is not compulsory.