Before a residency at Copper Leg, all residents must be familiar with the house rules so everyone can have a pleasant experience and safe working environment. Please have a look at the document below.
1. Welcome
Copper Leg Art Residency is a live-in, multidisciplinary residency, a place where artists from different practices share a building, exchange ideas, and work. We want every resident to feel at home here and to leave having made work they’re proud of.
These guidelines exist to make that possible for everyone. If anything is unclear, reach out to the Residency Coordinator directly.
2. Community & Conduct
Residents are expected to treat each other, the locals, and the building itself with respect. This residency brings together people from different backgrounds and disciplines, and that diversity is something we actively protect.
– Harassment or discrimination of any kind, based on gender, race, nationality, religion, sexuality, disability, artistic practice, or any other basis will not be tolerated and may result in immediate termination of the residency.
– Disputes between residents should be raised with the Residency Coordinator in writing.
– By accepting a place at Copper Leg, residents agree to abide by these guidelines in full. Serious or repeated breaches are grounds for early termination.
3. The Building & Shared Spaces
3.1 The Building
A family resides permanently in one wing of the building. Residents are expected to always be mindful of this, particularly regarding noise, outdoor activities, and general conduct. The family’s private areas are entirely off-limits. The boundaries will be shown by the coordinator upon arrival.
Residency doors must be locked at night and when leaving the house for extended periods.
Adding or removing objects on and from the walls must be confirmed with the Residency Coordinator.
The building also funtions as the community gathering place and occasionally there will be public and private events happening in and around the building.
3.2 Private rooms
– Rooms should be kept in a reasonably clean and orderly condition.
– No permanent fixtures, hooks, or fasteners may be installed without prior approval.
– Smoking is prohibited throughout the building, including private rooms.
– Bedsheets must be washed at the end of the residency period by the resident.
3.3 Shared Spaces
The kitchen, laundry facilities, and shared bathrooms are available to all residents. Please leave them clean and in good order after use.
– Dishes must be washed and stored after use. Kitchen surfaces and floor must be cleaned regularly.
– Washing machine door should be left open after using for the machine to dry.
– Working spaces must be cleaned thoroughly at the end of the residency period.
4. Studios & Practice
4.1 Studio Room
– Studio is accessible around the clock. Residents are responsible for managing their own time and practice.
– The studio room must be cleaned after each working session. This is to avoid the accumulation of dust and debris which will get carried around the house. If the room is not properly cleaned, the resident may be charged for extra cleaning.
– Sound-intensive work including amplified audio, music, and performance rehearsal should be confined to standard hours (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) out of consideration for other residents and the neighbouring family. Exceptions can be agreed in writing with the Residency Coordinator in advance.
4.2 Equipment & Materials
Shared tools and equipment are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are expected to coordinate directly with one another where needed.
– Tools must be put back where they were taken from.
– Shared equipment must be clean and in good working order after use.
– Hazardous materials – solvents, spray paints, resins, and similar must be used in ventilated areas or outdoors with appropriate safety equipment.
– The resident is responsible for damage or misuse.
4.3 Ownership of Work
At the outset of the residency, each resident agrees in writing whether works produced during the residency will be retained by the artist or transferred to Copper Leg Art Residency as part of our permanent collection.
This agreement is made per work or per body of work and is documented separately from this agreement.
4.4 Financials
Accommodation and use of studio facilities are provided for free to the resident. Utilities (electricity, water, heating) are covered by the residency. A limited materials budget will be available depending on the project, subject to prior agreement with the Residency Coordinator. The residency does not cover travel costs or personal daily living expenses (such as food and transport) unless explicitly agreed in writing in advance.
5. Public Programme & Community Engagement
Active participation in the public-facing life of the residency is a core expectation, not an optional extra.
5.1 Presentation of Work
Each resident is required to present their work to a public audience either during or at the conclusion of their residency. The format – open studio, exhibition, workshop, screening, reading, performance, or other is flexible and should be agreed with the Residency Coordinator at the start of the residency.
6. Guests
– Overnight guests must be approved with the residency coordinator.
– Residents are responsible for their guests’ behaviour and compliance with house rules at all times.
– Extended or recurring guest stays require written approval.
7. Noise
The building is a shared living and working environment. Noise management is taken seriously.
– Quiet hours are observed daily from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM. All noise should be kept to a minimum during these hours.
– Audio and music should not be audible outside your own room or studio.
8. Alcohol & Substances
– Alcohol may be consumed responsibly in private rooms and communal areas.
9. Health & Safety
The staff is not permanently on site. Residents are expected to take personal responsibility for their safety and that of others in the building.
Emergency number in Estonia is 112.
The residency coordinator phone number is +372 5551 5736.
9.1 General
– Familiarise yourself with fire extinguishers, and first aid kits on arrival.
– Fire safety equipment must remain unobstructed and must not be tampered with under any circumstances.
– Accidents, injuries, or safety hazards should be reported to the Residency Coordinator promptly.
– In case of emergency, call 112 and after that notice the Residency Coordinator.
– Please note that from March until October there is a risk of tick bites when moving in grass, fields, and forests. In summer there will be mosquitoes which are not dangerous in Estonia, only annoying.
– During winter the residents may need to use the fireplace to heat up the living quarters. Instructions will be given by the Residency Coordinator.
– Residents with relevant medical needs should inform the Residency Coordinator.
9.2 Studio
– Studios must be left clean, safe and secure at the end of each working session.
– Faulty equipment should be taken out of use and reported immediately.
10. Wi-Fi & Shared Technology
– Wi-Fi is provided for professional and creative use. Sustained bandwidth-heavy personal use that affects other residents should be avoided.
– Software or hardware must not be installed on shared residency systems without prior approval.
– The Residency Coordinator should be noticed about technical faults and maintenance issues.
11. Arrival & Departure
– Residents must complete the induction process before accessing their room and studio.
– Rooms must be cleaned and returned to their original condition by the final day of the residency.
– All keys and any borrowed items must be returned on departure. Lost keys will incur a replacement charge.
– Early departures require written notice at least 7 days in advance.
12. Amendments & Contact
Copper Leg Art Residency may update these guidelines. Residents will be given at least seven days’ written notice of any material changes. Continuing the residency after that point constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
All residency-related correspondence should be directed to the Residency Coordinator by email or in writing.
Resident Agreement
By signing below, the resident confirms they have read and understood this document and agree to its terms during their stay at Copper Leg Art Residency.