Instruments of Perception - One Caucasus - Georgia Application Deadline 20/09/2025

Instruments of Perception is the second residency program organised by One Caucasus in the frame of OASis, and is dedicated to exploring new ways of seeing and experiencing everyday life, the city, and culture - with a special focus on the cultural identity and architectural context of Georgia.

Artists and musicians will work with the theme of perception: how it is shaped, how it shifts depending on context, and which innovative practices can expand the boundaries of experience.
The residency emphasizes reflections on Georgia's cultural heritage, identity and urban environment as starting points for artistic exploration.

The residency will take place at the Tbilisi OASis venue known as the Library about Georgia, located in the heart of Tbilisi on Rustaveli Avenue.
Three rooms of the library will be provided to artists for the presentation of their works.

Dates: 4-11 October, 2025. The final event will take place on October 10th.

Visitors will encounter projects created during the residency, alongside three one-hour live sets by the musicians.

Who we’re looking for:
We’re inviting 3 international artists who are excited to co-create the unique artistic process and showcase it as part of an innovative exhibition rooted in local context of the neighbourhood.

What we offer:

• Collaborate with a international / local artists and communities

• Focused work that will be presented in a final expo in Tbilisi OASis

• Up to €1,300 artist fee (gross)

• Free accommodation and meals during the residency

• Travel support up to €315

• All production costs covered