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International Program in Scenography
The International Program in Scenography is an artistic residency program organized by OISTAT Romania. Each year, 20 international artists are brought together for two weeks on the shores of Lake Siutghiol in Ovidiu/Constanța. The program is dedicated to students and graduates from the fields of visual arts, performing arts, design, architecture, and scenography. Participants are invited to collaborate in developing performative, multidisciplinary site-specific artistic installations. They exchange ideas, share techniques, participate in workshops, and collaborate on projects in an inspiring and experimental context that encourages them to to push the boundaries of usual creative practice. Participants also have the opportunity to work closely with the program's mentors, internationally renowned personalities.
The program culminates with a Gala that presents the works developed during the residency, alongside invited works by renowned artists from the fields of dance, visual arts, theater, or music.
Once admitted, participants benefit from free accommodation, meals, local transportation, access to tools and necessary equipment, and materials for building the installations.
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Global creativity, international connections
An artistic community without borders
Throughout its editions, the International Program in Scenography has brought together artists from around the world, creating a space for collaboration, exchange of ideas and scenographic innovation. Participants come from diverse cultures and disciplines - scenography, architecture, visual arts, design and performing arts - contributing to a global artistic experience. Discover the map illustrating the international diversity of those who were part of this unique program!
Why choose the International Program in Scenography?
A unique opportunity for artistic international collaboration
The International Program in Scenography is proven to be an experience you will never forget, that will shape your way of making performance art.
Every year during and after IPS, international creators and artists that took part in this unique artistic experience have forged bonds that still last to this very day and actively shape their artistic career paths all around the world. So what more are you waiting for? This year you can become part of the IPS experience! Apply now!
August 24th to September 6th 2025
Students and recent graduates from fields such as scenography, visual arts, architecture, performing arts, and design are encouraged to apply. We welcome interdisciplinary approaches and experimental minds.
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Free accommodation and meals
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Local transportation
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Tools, equipment, and materials (approx. €500 worth)
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Mentorship from internationally recognized professionals
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Participation in workshops, group projects, and a public exhibition
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Applications open between March 16 – May 3, 2026.
Applicants must submit a video presentation, CV, portfolio, and a project proposal. Selected participants will be announced on May 15, 2025.The program takes place in Ovidiu, Constanța, Romania, by the shores of Lake Siutghiol – a dynamic and inspiring location rich in history, nature, and cultural potential.
“Bird in Space”
Inspired by one of Constantin Brâncuși’s most emblematic works and by the 150th anniversary of the artist’s birth the theme proposes a reflection on the essence of artistic creation: the transcendence of representation, the reduction to a fundamental gesture, and the transformation of matter into idea and movement. At the same time, Bird in Space was at the center of the historic legal trial Brâncuși versus the United States exactly 100 years ago—a landmark case that significantly redefined the legal and conceptual status of modern art. In a contemporary context shaped by the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the ongoing redefinition of creative processes, Bird in Space becomes a framework for introspection and interdisciplinary artistic research. The theme opens a dialogue between Brâncuși’s legacy and urgent questions about authorship, intention, and meaning in today’s artistic landscape.
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