The idea
Zvjezdane Staze is an artist residency in Mijakovići, a small village in central Bosnia. The Open Residency is our core programme: a place to focus on your own work, at your own pace.
There is no curatorial theme, but there is a selection process. We read every application and look for projects that resonate with the spirit of the place. We're interested in artists who bring something of their own and are open to the encounter: with the landscape, with the local context. If you want to share your work with us, collaborate, or engage with the community, we're happy to assist. If you prefer to work in solitude, that's fine too.
For whom
The residency is open to artists, writers, composers, researchers, and others working in creative or intellectual fields. All disciplines, all career stages, all nationalities.
We're particularly interested in sound and music, literature, and interdisciplinary work, but this is not a limitation. What matters is that you have a clear sense of what you want to do and why this place might be right for it.
The space
A traditional Bosnian house, fully renovated in 2024. Multiple workspaces, a library with a record player, a larger studio with a detuned piano and monitors, and a small studio with a digital piano. Terraces with views of the surrounding mountains. An orchard with old fruit trees.
The village is small and quiet. The nearest town, Vareš, is 30 minutes away. Sarajevo is about 90 minutes by car.
Pricing
We use a sliding scale model with different options depending on the space you need: private room, apartment, or full house. Partners and longer stays have adjusted rates. A portion of all fees goes to the local community through a model inspired by the Yugoslav tradition of samodoprinos.
What's included
Accommodation, workspace, Wi-Fi, linens, kitchen and studio access. No hidden costs. See full list →
How to apply
Tell us about yourself, your work, what you'd like to do during a residency, and when you're thinking of coming. Include a few links or images. No formal application form, just a conversation starter.
We respond to all inquiries within a week. If your project fits and we have space, we'll confirm your dates and send practical information about getting here.