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Join our small artist residency in the countryside of southern Slovenia, near Vinica. This creative space welcomes artists, writers, and travelers seeking simplicity, nature, and inspiration. The residency is part of a wider cultural project connected to a cultural center in Budapest, Hungary, creating a space for creativity, exchange, and community. πΏβ¨
1 hours of help per week
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: β¬ 50 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities
Description: Art Catz Residency is an independent rural artist residency. We don't require guests to work. The price per night contribution helps to cover expenses for food, maintenance, and financing our organization. Residents also have access to tools, accomodation, activities (bicycles, bread baking, dowsing, dance...), all 3 shared meals (cooked together) and basic materials (art materials are not generally provided).
6 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Description
The Art Catz Residency program is based on a simple balance: free time to enjoy, relax and create.
Guests don't have to contribute in daily work and should focus on their art or rest. Still, if they ask, they can take part of the daily life from their own free will β°. Idea is to let freedom for creativity to pop-up.
Tasks about the farm can be provided on demand and are generally light and vary depending on the season and the needs of the residency. Activities may include gardening π±, small maintenance or DIY π§, helping with animals π, cleaning shared spaces π§Ή, or supporting creative and community projects π.
The program is flexible and organized so guests make their own schedule and have plenty of free time to enjoy the surroundings π², work on personal projects βοΈπ¨, or simply relax in nature π³.
Life at Art Catz Residency is very community-oriented π€. We often share meals π², conversations, and ideas. Volunteers are also welcome to participate in activities such as bread baking π, dowsing (water divining) ππ§, dance sessions π, nature walks π², and artistic exchanges πΆ. Everyone is encouraged to share their own skills or organize small workshops.
The residency is located in a quiet natural environment surrounded by forests and hills π, making it a peaceful place to live and create. It is possible to go swim in the river, walk all around, watch the animals, ... The goal to create a friendly and inspiring atmosphere where people from different countries can meet π, learn from each other π, and enjoy a slower rhythm of life π’.
Overall, the experience is designed to be collaborative, relaxed, and enriching for everyone involved β¨.
π± Possible Activities
Gardening and helping maintain the land
Light renovation or small DIY projects
Cleaning and organizing shared spaces
Helping with animals and daily farm tasks
Preparing or sharing meals with the community
Helping organize creative activities or small events
π¨ Creative & Learning Activities
Residents can also participate in or share activities such as:
Painting walls or canvas with creativity
Bread baking
Dowsing (water divining)
Dance and movement sessions
Art, writing, or music exchanges
Nature walks and exploration
Community dinners and discussions
β° Schedule
Time is flexible and usually organized in the morning or early afternoon, leaving plenty of free time for personal creative projects, rest, or exploring the surrounding nature.
The goal is to create a balance between creativity, and community life.
Rules:
πΏ Basic Community Rules β Art Catz Residency
1. Respect the place
Art Catz is a shared living space. Please treat the house, the land, tools, and animals with care and respect.
2. Clean up after yourself
Keep shared spaces clean (kitchen, bathroom, living areas). If you cook, clean afterwards so the space stays pleasant for everyone.
3. Quiet and creative atmosphere
Many people come here to work on creative projects. Please respect quiet times, especially at night. Events sometimes take place like dance or music around fire.
4. Participation in daily life
Residents are encouraged to participate in the life of the place: shared meals, small tasks, and activities when possible.
5. Respect for others
Art Catz welcomes people from different countries and backgrounds. Respect, kindness, smile and open-mindedness are essential.
6. No destructive behavior
No violence, harassment, or disrespectful behavior toward others or the property.
7. Care for nature
We are surrounded by forest and countryside. Please respect the environment and avoid waste whenever possible.
8. Share knowledge and creativity
Residents are encouraged to share their own skills: art, music, dance, cooking, crafts, ideas, or workshops.
πΏ Basic Community Rules β Art Catz Residency
1. Respect the place
Art Catz is a shared living space. Please treat the house, the land, tools, and animals with care and respect.
2. Clean up after yourself
Keep shared spaces clean (kitchen, bathroom, living areas). If you cook, clean afterwards so the space stays pleasant for everyone.
3. Quiet and creative atmosphere
Many people come here to work on creative projects. Please respect quiet times, especially at night. Events sometimes take place like dance or music around fire.
4. Participation in daily life
Residents are encouraged to participate in the life of the place: shared meals, small tasks, and activities when possible.
5. Respect for others
Art Catz welcomes people from different countries and backgrounds. Respect, kindness, smile and open-mindedness are essential.
6. No destructive behavior
No violence, harassment, or disrespectful behavior toward others or the property.
7. Care for nature
We are surrounded by forest and countryside. Please respect the environment and avoid waste whenever possible.
8. Share knowledge and creativity
Residents are encouraged to share their own skills: art, music, dance, cooking, crafts, ideas, or workshops.
