Copper Leg Art residency located in northern Estonia, near to the Estonian capital city Tallinn. Activities began in summer 2017 with the help of local municipality and Rae Culture Center. It is a meeting point for creative people, visual artists, musicians, writers etc. for making their art and showing it to people.
About Copper Leg Residency
Located 18 km from Tallinn city center, in the village of Vaskjala, in an old school building surrounded by fields. The house was constructed in 1934 and newly renovated in summer 2017. The area is very calm and surrounded by beautiful nature which makes it a quiet space to live and work. At the same time, the Estonian capital city Tallinn is easily reachable, one can get to the City center in 25 min. by bus or in 15 min. by car.
Open Call Summer 2025
Open Call for Summer 2025 Residency
Ideal for those looking for a serene, rural setting with the freedom to develop new projects or push the boundaries of their current practice.
Location: Vaskjala village, Rae Parish, Harju County, Estonia
Residency Duration: Between 2 weeks and 2 months, available from May to September 2025
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
Eligibility: Open to all artists.
Applicants must be able to cover their own travel and living expenses.
Accommodation & Facilities:
– Private bedroom
– Shared kitchen and studio space
– Access to a photography darkroom, printing press, and piano
Cost: No fee.
To apply, please submit:
– A motivation letter including a short personal introduction, a description of your proposed project (or current work), and your preferred residency dates.
– Your CV.
– 6-10 samples of recent work, or a link to your personal website.
Please send your application should to:
copperleg@rae.ee
or
Copper Leg Art Residency Ussiaugu tee 20, Vaskjala 75313, Rae vald, Harjumaa, Estonia
We look forward to your application!
Blog
Exhibition by Sarah Noonan
Avatud uste päev / Kim Cardoso
Open Doors Day at Copper Leg ResidencyOn Saturday 15th February 20252pm-5pmArt Presentation by Kim Cardoso On 29th January, people around the world gathered to celebrate Lunar New Year, a time to honor ancestors, reflect on the past, and embrace new beginnings. The celebration emphasizes family, heritage, and continuity through symbols of prosperity, such as red …
Avatud uste päev / Jitka Králová & Felipe Franco
On Saturday 25th January 2025Open Doors Day at Copper Leg Art ResidencyArt Presentation by Jitka Králová & Felipe Franco Copper Leg Art Residency is located on the North Estonian Klint, a geological formation characterized by limestone bedrock formed during the Ordovician period, approximately 450 million years ago. The surrounding landscape is shaped by flat plains …
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Contact
e-mail:
copperleg@rae.ee
Mailing address:
Rae koolimaja, Ussiaugu tee 20, Vaskjala 75313, Rae vald, Harjumaa, Eesti