Copper Leg Art Residency invites visual artists, land art practitioners and sound artists to apply for residencies in a quiet landscape setting in Vaskjala village, Rae Parish, Harju County, Estonia.
Situated in an old school building surrounded by fields, paths, hedges, a garden and open terrain, Copper Leg offers time and space for research, crafting and reflection. We welcome work that engages with land, site, material, environment, ecology, spatial processes or landscape intervention — whether through ecological inquiry, site‑specific practice, material exploration, installation, or visual work that thinks with land conceptually or physically.
Residency Details
- Residency period: January-May 2027
- Duration: 2 weeks – 2 months
- Location: Vaskjala, Rae Parish, Harju County, Estonia
- Application deadline: October 4th, 2026
What Copper Leg Offers
- Home‑type accommodation with private bedrooms, shared kitchen, sauna, located within a calm rural landscape
- Shared studio space and access to tools (e.g., darkroom, printing press, basic workshop tools)
- Budget for production materials
- Time and focus for artistic development in close proximity to land and environment
- Opportunity to share your practice through public engagement — open studio, workshop, walk, talk or presentation (timing and format by agreement)
Who Can Apply
We welcome:
- Visual artists – photographers, painters, graphic designers etc.
- Sound artists
- Site‑specific and spatial art practitioners
- Emerging and established individuals, duos or groups
- Local and international applicants
What We Expect
- Full commitment to the agreed residency dates
- Respect for the site, its materials and natural environment
- Willingness to share part of your process publicly through an event, walk, talk or workshop
- Careful use of materials and awareness of ecological impact
- Please see our house rules and residency agreement here.
How to Apply
Please send an email to copperleg@rae.ee containing:
- A brief description of the idea for your proposed project
- Portfolio: A selection of your previous works or a link to your website
- Preferred residency dates
Send applications to: copperleg@rae.ee
We look forward to reading your proposals and to expanding the conversation between land, visual practices and site‑sensitive work.
