Rezidenca 17 is a dynamic residency program conducted throughout the year, inviting artists, theorists, writers, scientists, and researchers to participate through open calls. It encompasses local thematic residencies, international exchange residencies, and access to well-equipped working studios. These artistic residencies foster connections among creators, stimulate research, and support the process of tailoring or executing a new creative project or idea.
Rezidenca 17 offers three distinct studio spaces, each tailored to diverse creative needs. This program actively supports the development of research and experimental concepts, art production, public talks and presentations, in open-studio format. Applications for use of studios are accepted year-round. Rezidenca 17 serves as a versatile venue for workshops, performances, and various activities.
In late 2021, Shtatëmbëdhjetë formalized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Pristina, securing the management for a five-year term of the house of Hivzi Sulejmani in Taslixhe. This historic location is an added hub for Shtatëmbëdhjetë’s artistic residency program, evolving into a nurturing environment for artists, researchers, scientists, writers, a platform for exchange and not only. The program builds upon existing collaborations and cultivates new ones, ensuring an exciting future for artistic, creative, scientific, exploration in space.
The program of Rezidenca 17 for 2024 is implemented in cooperation with the Municipality of Pristina, SMART Balkans and is supported by the Regional office of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Tirana, within the framework of “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” (CC4WBs), a project funded by the European Union that aims to foster dialogue in the Western Balkans by enhancing the cultural and creative sectors for increased socio-economic impact.”
