The artists who booked residency in 2010 for 2013
The artists who booked residency in 2011 for 2013
The artists who booked residency in 2012 for 2013
Situated in the forefront of the Balkan mountain (Stara Planina) the village of Lessidren (1200 inhabitants) is very natural and clean in air, products, food… Lessedra according to the history is the old Roman name of the village existing on the same place before more then 3000 years…
The village of Lessidren is only 115 km far from Sofia and the main road is a highway. About one hour from Sofia airport.
Old houses
Sheep herders
Maria's chikens
Goat herder from my balcony
Old barn
Front yard
White stork
Photo Credits Kim Beckmann, Associate Professor at the Peck School of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. If you like to view all of Kim` s photographic impressions from the Village of Lessidren please visit her page at Flickr
2 weeks (14-15 days) Residency
From end of April (29 – 30) beginning of May (1 – 2)
until end of September (29-30) beginning of October (1-2)
5 (may be 6) months equal to 10 (may be 12) shifts.
Of course you are welcome at any suitable time for you,
for Christmas, for Easter and a holiday when you like…
The Art Village - Computer generated image based on the architectural and construction plans
One package of 2 weeks stay (residency) includes:
Cost of the package
750 EUR for artists – art-lovers from Europe
950 USD for artists – art-lovers from outside of Europe