Blue Lagoon School 2: Open Call for Summer Programme in Riga
The second edition of Blue Lagoon School, an independent artist-run summer programme, will take place August 10–15, 2026, at Kim? Contemporary Art Centre in Riga, Latvia. Founded by artists Evita Vasiļjeva and Kaspars Groševs, the school offers a six-day intensive hands-on learning experience emphasizing trial and error as a creative method. Guest tutors include artist Anastasia Sosunova (Vilnius) and curator Siim Preiman (Tallinn), with surprise appearances. The programme is open to participants aged 16–99, requires no prior art experience, and is conducted in English. Maximum 16 participants; fee is 130 EUR plus materials (approx. 30 EUR). Application deadline is June 1, 2026, with results announced June 8. The school is organized in cooperation with Kim? Contemporary Art Centre and 427 Gallery.
Key facts
- Blue Lagoon School 2 runs August 10–15, 2026.
- Location: Kim? Contemporary Art Centre, Hanzas iela 22, Riga, Latvia.
- Founded by artists Evita Vasiļjeva and Kaspars Groševs.
- Guest tutors: Anastasia Sosunova (artist, Vilnius) and Siim Preiman (curator, Tallinn).
- Open to ages 16–99; no prior art experience required.
- Maximum 16 participants; participation fee 130 EUR plus materials (~30 EUR).
- Application deadline: June 1, 2026, 23:59 Riga time.
- Organized in cooperation with Kim? Contemporary Art Centre and 427 Gallery.
Entities
Artists
- Evita Vasiļjeva
- Kaspars Groševs
- Anastasia Sosunova
Institutions
- Blue Lagoon School
- Kim? Contemporary Art Centre
- 427 Gallery
- NEWEAST
Locations
- Riga
- Latvia
- Vilnius
- Tallinn
- Hanzas iela 22