What this is
Zvjezdane Staze is a project between worlds. Founded and curated by artists who are themselves at home in several contexts, in Bosnia and the region, in Central Europe, in the international experimental scene, this is a place that reflects that multiplicity.
Here, rural silence and international entanglement overlap. Origin and artistic path, memory and present. Those who come find an environment that is neither retreat nor production site, but enables both.
The programme is for artists who arrive with a question. What comes of it remains open.
Who this is for
The curatorial direction lies with Belma Bešlić-Gál, composer, sound and media artist based between Vienna and Bosnia. The programme's focus reflects this practice: work that engages with place, memory, and perception.
Selection is based on the clarity of the artistic question and whether the residency's specific conditions can genuinely support it. The house is small, the village quiet, Sarajevo an hour and a half away. For some projects, this is exactly right. For others, it is not.
Especially welcome are works in composition, sound art, media art, and experimental writing. But also visual artists, researchers, and others whose practice benefits from seclusion and a different rhythm.
Pricing
Sliding scale, with different rates depending on the space: private room, shared apartment, or full house. Partners and longer stays have adjusted rates.
A portion of all fees goes directly to the village, inspired by the Yugoslav tradition of samodoprinos. Your stay contributes to the place, not just passes through it.
What's included
Accommodation, workspace, Wi-Fi, linens, kitchen access, studio access. Spring water, firewood in winter. No hidden costs.