Art residency in Serbia – Project OutsideIn was a creative exchange hosted by House of Urnebes in Smederevo, Serbia. The idea was simple and generous: invite artists to choose a wall inside the hostel and transform it with their own visual language.

The project was especially relevant for mural painters, graffiti artists, illustrators and other visual artists interested in leaving a visible contribution inside a cultural space. House of Urnebes describes itself as a hostel, café and art house, with a wider mission connected to creative collaboration, music, hospitality and artistic exchange.

Because the original call referred to summer 2023, this page has been updated as a past listing and reference point. Anyone interested in similar opportunities should contact House of Urnebes directly and ask whether new artist residency periods, wall-painting projects or creative exchange options are currently available.

About the original project

During the 2023 edition of Project OutsideIn, artists were invited to work on the blank interior walls of House of Urnebes. Each participant could choose a wall that inspired them and create a piece that would become part of the house’s evolving visual identity.

The project connected travel, art and hospitality in a practical way. Instead of a formal gallery setting, the artwork became part of a lived space used by guests, locals, travellers and other creatives passing through Smederevo.

How it worked

Artists arriving for Project OutsideIn were invited to select a wall and develop their piece on site. The aim was to turn the hostel into a living, changing art space, where visitors could experience the work directly as part of the house rather than as a separate exhibition.

Food, accommodation and materials

According to the original 2023 call, House of Urnebes offered food, accommodation and art supplies to participating artists during the project period. Artists were expected to cover their own travel expenses.

Because this information comes from the original 2023 listing, anyone interested in a future edition or a similar creative exchange should contact House of Urnebes directly and ask for updated conditions before making travel plans.

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Before applying

This page should be read as an archived opportunity from 2023. Before applying or travelling, ask the host to confirm the current dates, length of stay, accommodation, meals, art materials, expected contribution, house rules and any practical arrangements. Voluntouring.org does not organise the placement directly and cannot confirm current availability. Please communicate with the host, ask clear questions and make sure the exchange feels suitable before committing to travel.