Artist-in-Residence

The Rothko Museum Artist Residency Programme offers artists the opportunity to live and work in Mark Rothko’s birthplace, within Daugavpils Fortress, a unique ensemble of 19th-century military architecture. The residency is intended for artists wishing to dedicate time to their creative practice, research or the development of new work, drawing inspiration from the place where Mark Rothko’s life began. The programme does not require a specific outcome or the donation of artworks to the museum. Instead, it aims to provide an environment for independent, focused artistic exploration. By prior arrangement, public activities may also be organised during the residency, such as an artist talk, a presentation of the artist’s practice or a pop-up exhibition of works created during the stay. Such activities are subject to the museum’s programme and availability during the selected period.

During their stay, artists are accommodated in Rothko Museum’s residency rooms, while their creative work takes place in studios located just a few minutes’ walk from the museum. The studios retain the building’s authentic character, providing a simple, functional environment suited to artistic practice. Residents also have access to a shared kitchen, complimentary admission to Rothko Museum’s exhibitions and the museum’s reading room for research and creative work. Residencies may take place individually or alongside other artists, offering opportunities for professional exchange. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred residency format in the application form. Residency arrangements are subject to availability on the requested dates.

Residency Programme Participants