Ria Keburia Foundation (Georgia) & Ria Keburia Mentorship

Starting in February 2025, Ria Keburia Foundation will offer a two-week, conducted online mentorship program specifically designed for Georgia-based students. The program provides personalized guidance and support at various skill levels through virtual interactions while drawing inspiration from the landmarks of the French Riviera.


Short Course Offers:

• Personalized Learning: Participants receive tailored instruction from a mentor, including feedback on their work, guidance on local places to visit, advice on technique, and support for artistic development. Mentoring is often focused on various disciplines.
• Flexibility: This program offers flexibility in terms of time and location. Sessions may be conducted via video calls, messaging, or recorded content, allowing artists to learn at their own pace or even from outdoor locations.
• Community: We aim to foster a sense of community by connecting participants with other students and artists. This approach enhances shared learning experiences, encourages feedback, and promotes networking.
• Structured Curriculum: The structure varies depending on the mentor's program, allowing participants to follow a set schedule, ask specific questions, and ultimately bring their projects to completion.

Ria Keburia Foundation will cover the following expenses:

• Accommodation: A shared apartment with two rooms, including one bedroom with a king-size bed and a shared bathroom. (The room is preferable for duo artists, partners, or friends.)
• Access to Local Libraries
• Metro Pass (valid for two weeks)
• French Riviera Museum Pass
• Access to a Local Workspace (Studios)
• Self-Catering: Home kitchen available
• Flight Tickets

During their two-week stay, residents will go through various stages of the creative process: from early discourse (idea development, research), inspiration, visualization, and production (design, installation, etc.) to the final mediation of the project with the selected mentor.

This two-week residency mentorship program, guided by an established master, offers an immersive and transformative creative experience. At the same time, it provides an enriching opportunity to embrace the natural beauty of the French Riviera.


Application Procedure
Please submit a digital application as a single PDF file to artresidence@riakeburia.com. The application must include:

1. A cover sheet with your name and contact details (email and phone).
2. Proof of current enrollment at a Georgian university.
3. An artist statement describing your practice and areas of interest (up to 500 words).
4. A minimum of 10 images (or equivalent excerpts from video or sound works) of recent work, with captions and short descriptions.
5. A CV/Resume.
6. A statement outlining your proposed project or plans during the residency (up to 500 words).

During their two-week stay, residents will go through various stages of the creative process: from early discourse (idea development, research), inspiration, visualization, and production (design, installation, etc.) to the final mediation of the project with the selected mentor.

This two-week residency mentorship program, guided by an established master, offers an immersive and transformative creative experience. At the same time, it provides an enriching opportunity to embrace the natural beauty of the French Riviera.


Application Procedure
Please submit a digital application as a single PDF file to artresidence@riakeburia.com. The application must include:

1. A cover sheet with your name and contact details (email and phone).
2. Proof of current enrollment at a Georgian university.
3. An artist statement describing your practice and areas of interest (up to 500 words).
4. A minimum of 10 images (or equivalent excerpts from video or sound works) of recent work, with captions and short descriptions.
5. A CV/Resume.
6. A statement outlining your proposed project or plans during the residency (up to 500 words).