A Summer Town That Inspires

You can walk to the ancient kremlin, merchant houses with carved window frames, factory buildings with their industrial look, and quiet, green courtyards. In summer, the town reveals a new side. The light, shadows, textures, smells, and birdsong create a unique creative mood.

Working inside the Machtet House, a historic mansion with a century-old past that now hosts the residency studios, becomes a unique creative challenge. The architecture, the atmosphere of the past, and the energy of the place talk to your artistic vision.

A New Experience in Historic Studios

A Touch of Nature

Zaraysk’s landscape has inspired Russian literature. Alexander Kuprin once worked in the Zaraysk district. He took in its landscapes and way of life. He later brought them to life in his stories, "The Swamp", "On Wood Grouse", and others. The Osyotr River, floodplain meadows, fields, and forests are all a ten-minute walk from the centre.

A Change of Pace

Time moves differently in a small town. Summer days are longer, and evenings feel softer. This helps you slow down, hear yourself, and focus fully on your work.

Residency Outcomes

The final exhibition will join the "Reload" contemporary art festival programme.