Open Call for Applications: International Residency Researching the Photo Archive and Producing an ExhibitionThe Estonian National Museum's photo archive, ranging from glass negatives to digital images, is open to researchers. Four residents will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in our photo archive over a six-month period and, as a result of their work, co-create a joint exhibition in ERM’s temporary exhibition hall (742 sqm), open from 25 November 2026 to 4 July 2027.Submit your application no later than 28 February 2026.

Application deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 (EET, UTC+2)

Resident confirmations: 27 March 2026

Support: €10,000 per resident + accommodation and transport during the co-creation and installation period + exhibition production team and production costs

Residency: 1 May – 30 September 2026 (hybrid: research can also take place outside Estonia)

Mandatory co-creation periods in Tartu: 25–29 May and 29 June – 3 July 2026

Exhibition open: 25 November 2026 – 4 July 2027