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The calendar year has changed its number, and with it comes the time to reflect on the past year. It has been an active year for LOORE—one shaped by collaboration, new initiatives, and growth. At the end of February, LOORE launched an open call for its second major project supporting Ukrainian artists, offering residency opportunities across the network. The response was overwhelming: we received 230 applications, from which 10 artists were selected. The chosen artists staye

In September and October, we surveyed our members about their activities and also asked them for feedback on LOORE’s operations. This was done to better understand how residencies function, what is important to them, and what value members see in the network—whether they perceive any benefit from LOORE as an organization. The survey was conducted as an online questionnaire and was open for responses in September and October 2025. The questionnaire was divided into three parts

The LOORE annual meeting took place from 30 to 31 October. The annual meeting, which was held for the third time, took the form of a bus tour, during which a total of eight residencies were visited: Copperleg, Kirjanduslinna residency, Kullaaugu, Maajaam, Vares, Rüki, Massia, Susimetsa. The annual meeting brought together 24 participants from 14 residencies, as well as journalists and other interested parties. During the two-day trip, we got to know each other, shared the kno

The annual meeting of Estonian artist residencies is taking place for the third time. It offers a valuable opportunity for members of the...

Monthly online meetings for network members take place on a first thursday of a month from 10-11. On 2025 meetings take place on...

Left to right, first row: Hele-Mai Poobus, Tiiu Rebane, Kadri Laas- Lepasepp, Anu Kivilo, Niina-Anneli Kaarnamo, Villem Varik, Triinu...

Within the framework of the joint project , 9 residency spaces from LOORE network will host Ukrainian artists. The two-month residencies...

MASSIA is a residency space run by artists and based on self-organizing principles, located in the former school building of Massiaru...

Kai Art Center is located in the Noblessner seafront quarter in Tallinn. The art center intertwines the history and distinctive...

TYPA is a print museum and paper art centre located in Tartu, showcasing the history of printmaking and papermaking to visitors. The...