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1
MONTH
3
RESIDENTS
$2,000
STIPEND
Why Apply to the East-West Residency?
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Unlock your creativity.
Travel to the Villa Empain — one of the most prestigious cultural centers in Europe — and work on your creative project.
Make connections.
Meet cultural leaders, mentors, and other artists, while forging new collaborations and lasting friendships.
Get inspired.
Explore the vibrant art scene in Brussels, the heart of Europe.
Where You Will Stay
Located in Brussels, the Villa Empain is a breathtaking cultural center with something for every artist — from a vast library and spacious studio to an open-air pool and exhibition spaces.
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Artists About the Residency
During the trip, I met the second Toros in my life — a photo lab owner who had worked with Henri Cartier-Bresson, Josef Koudelka, Sebastião Salgado, and even David Lynch.
Toros
Khachatryan
Photographer
Human connections are always the most valuable takeaways from projects like this. I truly hope this friendship will grow into a collaborative project between us.
Sona Karapoghosyan
Film Critic
In Brussels and other cities in Belgium, I gathered a rich collection of fascinating photographic materials, which I have already started using for a new, large series of collages.
Tigran Hamalbashyan
Visual Artist
A Partnership between Armenia and Europe
The East-West Residency is a partnership of Creative Armenia, the Boghossian Foundation, and Armenia's Ministry of Culture, which came up together to support Armenian artists and propel their voices to the international stages.
Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 17 remarkable artists, allowing them to focus on their work, gain inspiration for new projects, and network with fellow artists.
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