About
Constellation Riga is a multidisciplinary creative residency space in Riga, Latvia, created for international musicians, multimedia artists, and creative professionals looking for a place to live, work, and produce new projects.
Residency is a not-for-profit organisation founded by renowned Latvian musician and cultural figure Agnese Rakovska (Triana Park), Constellation Riga combines professional production facilities with mentorship and access to Latvia’s creative industry network.
Residents have access to all creative studios and project mentorship sessions by Agnese Rakovska, helping artists not only create new work, but also build strong strategies to develop and lead their projects.
Constellation Riga provides valuable connections to Latvia’s creative industries, making it an ideal base for international artists who want both high-quality production and meaningful collaboration in the Baltics.
FAQ
Duration of residency:
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Week: 1
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Week: 2
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Month: 1
Number of studios: 5
Number of music rehearsal rooms: 1
Number of artists in residence at one time: between 1 to 4
Accommodation type: Modest living rooms located directly next to the studio space.
Which disciplines does your residency cater to?
Literature
Music
Fashion
Art
Visual Art
Sculpture
Dance
Theatre
Performing Arts
Architecture
Curatorial
Photography
What practical facilities does your residency offer to artists?
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Private accommodation
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Shared accommodation
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Private studio / workplace
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Shared studio / workplace
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Kitchen
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Internet
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Free parking
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WC/ shower
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Coffee, tee, water
What artistic facilities does your residency offer to artists?
The residency offers 600 m² of inspiring creative infrastructure, including:
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a 80sqm concert & rehearsal space with modern sound equipment
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four audio creative studios for recording, composing, and sound design
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a wide range of music tech - Erica synth, Arturia Astro lab and custom built guitars.
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an open workspace / co-working area for musicians, fashion designers, visual artists, and creatives
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a 20 sqm creatvie room for uninterrupted work experience
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photo studio with professional lighting equipment
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sound systems and audio gear
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Dance/Theatre/Performance Space
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Musical-instruments
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basic art supplies
Application process: Open call/ application
Do you charge an application fee for your residency? No
Do you charge a residency fee for your residency? Yes, its 50 euro per day Shared Room ( 2 people) or Private Room is 80 euro per day
Do you provide the residents with any funds associated with the residency? (e.g. stipend, fellowship, production allowance): No
Expenses paid by the artist:
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Travel
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Food
Other activities happening at the space:
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Workshops
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Presentations
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Concerts
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Songwriting camps ( last Saturday of the month)
We expect that artists keep the space clean. No obligation regarding their art. If artists want to exhibit their work to locals or organise a concert, we can assist them in doing so.
Setting: Urban
Nearest Airport: Riga Airport
Nearest Train Station: Zemitānu stacija
How to reach by plane: If you travel by plane then the final destination is Riga.After you arrive in the Riga Airport you take a public bus No 22 and go till the city centre. It will take some 45 minutes. The bus ticket you buy at the driver in the bus and it cost 2,00 euro. From the Central Bus Station of Riga you take a tram nr 11 and exit stop Brāļu kapi. The travel takes 20 min. The House is five minutes to go from the Tram Station.
How to reach by car: If you travel by car then please google Zvaigznājs. There is a parking place near the Studio.
Street & Number: Tēraudlietuves 22- D entrance, 3 rd floor
Postal Code: LV-1026, Riga
Country: Latvia
CHAMPIONING education AND EMPOWERING emerging ARTISTS
FEES
50 euro per day per person shared room
80 euro per day private room
the fee incles accomodation costs, lets you use our creative spaces
The fee also includes 1 mentoring session per week by Agnese Rakovska and networking opportunities with industry experts that ar valuable for your project coordinated by our team
YOUR music CAN
MAKE waves beyond borders
Bring your vision. Hold your space. Let your music make a difference.
the ecosystem
Mežaparks Great Bandstand is just 5 min walk from our studio - we are located in the green part of the city.
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Just 20 min drive from Riga’s center, nestled in a pine forest, one of Europe’s oldest and largest outdoor museums can be found alongside the shore of Lake Jugla. It is called the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia.
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The gym is right accross the street - the goal of the Kaizen team is to help everyone be healthy and active so we are constantly creating new ways to make everyday movement more exciting.
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