The Arvo Pärt Centre (Arvo Pärdi keskus) in Laulasmaa, Estonia has just opened its creative residency scholarships for 2026, expanding opportunities for composers, performers, and multidisciplinary artists to develop new work in one of Northern Europe’s most inspiring creative environments.
This year marks a significant expansion: three residency scholarships are available, one specifically for Estonian music professionals and composers, and two international awards (one in music and one in any other art form). The application period runs from 15 January to 28 February 2026.
What the Scholarships Offer
- Residency duration: 1 to 4 weeks of uninterrupted creative work.
- Support package: Travel costs, accommodation in the residency house adjacent to the Centre, and a daily allowance are covered for recipients.
- Access to resources: Residents have full access to the Centre’s studio facilities, recording equipment, and the serene natural surroundings that have long attracted composers and artists from around the world.
The Arvo Pärt Centre launched its residency programme in 2021, and past scholarship recipients include such international creative voices as Austrian composer Annamaria Kowalsky, Iranian composer and guitarist Golfam Khayam, and British composer Graham Fitkin, along with poets, playwrights, and writers from across Europe.
Why This Matters for Artists & Musicians
The Centre’s residency environment is unique in its blend of reflective silence, artistic heritage, and professional facilities, an ideal ecosystem for anyone working on narrative, experimental, or contemplative music projects. For emerging composers and seasoned professionals alike, this opportunity offers both space and time to innovate without distraction, a rare and invaluable setting in today’s fast-paced creative landscape.
Apply before 28 February 2026 via the Arvo Pärt Centre’s official application form, and take your creative work to the next level in the spirit of one of Estonia’s most influential musical figures.
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