cycle up: artist residency on bicycle cultures

CYCLE UP! is launching the second round of residencies to develop artistic perspectives on bicycle cultures in four European cities between May and June 2025. This is an opportunity for artists to create impactful interventions that inspire local communities and decision makers to reimagine bike-friendly, inclusive urban spaces.

Cities included are:

• Broumov, Czech Republic: 1 May – 15 June 2025
• České Budějovice, Czech Republic: May – June 2025 (45 days)
• Katowice, Poland: May – June 2025 (30 days)
• Tartu, Estonia: June 2025 (30 days)

The project proposals should address the cycling challenges of each city and be in line with the focus of the residency space, exploring and promoting potential for improvement in local bicycle culture and sustainable communities. The design and delivery of artistic outcomes, interventions, programmes or events must be guided by local contexts. The final artwork has to be presented to the local public in two events.