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In the beginning of February, Ukrainian land-art artists Marharyta Zhurunova and Bohdan Lokatyr arrived in Copper Leg residency, taking part in the project for Ukrainian creative professionals. Project is organised by LOORE network and funded by Nordic Culture Point. Their work will was presented on March 21 st together with Ruta and Ruslan Trochynskyi’s concert and fine Ukrainian cuisine. Could you briefly introduce yourselves and explain what you do together? ...

We would like to announce results of the Open Call for LOORE Network Residencies for Ukrainian Artists. 8 Ukrainian artists who will have the opportunity to live and work in LOORE network residencies in 2026 were selected. 7 residency centers belonging to the LOORE network will host Ukrainian artists from March to the end of October. The seven-week residencies in various creative environments offer Ukrainian artists a supportive working environment and valuable networking o

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 beginning of the year, we completed the international project Baltic Nordic Residency Forum , within the framework of which an online training session on funding opportunities was held in January for members of the residency networks of three countries. At the end of February, L

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...