welcome to ways

Ways is an art residency and rest space for queer artists.
Artists and collectives from all genres are invited to come and stay with a focus on rest and recuperation.

Ways offers a space outside the city and away from regular routines for artists to take a break from all production or softly explore something new.

It is a place for relative solitude and comfort, to recuperate after a project or to begin a new one. Artists at Ways should be prepared for independent living either alone, with their collectives, or with other artists in the space.

The residency is unhosted. You will have your own room and share the common space with 2-3 other artists. All artists are responsible for their own welfare while on site.

Artists do not need to propose a project for their time at Ways, nor do they need to produce anything during their stay.

Ways is an experimental residency format that offers low-cost access to a calm, cosy place for queer artists to shelter temporarily. Artists support the residency by contributing to the daily maintenance and care of the house and garden while they are there.

Ways is completely non-profit and is artist run. It was founded in 2018 by Jessi Miley.

APPLY TO WAYS

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Ways is a typical family house in Gyula, Hungary. The house has three large bedrooms, each with a double bed and desk. The house has a cosy living room, fully equipped kitchen. There is a covered outdoor space and a large garden. There are no official 'studio' areas.

The house is centrally heated. There is no WiFi. Please ensure you have enough data for your stay. There are several cafes in the town with free WiFi access.

Ways can accommodate various constellations of artists depending on when you come. In the Summer the house can accommodate up to 8 people. In the Winter, there are just two well-heated bedrooms.

People who identify as trans, BIPOC, and Roma are prioritised for residency space.

Supplied by Ways:
Private double bedroom with a comfortable desk and chair for each artist.
Access to the house and garden.
Basic cooking equipment.

Accessibility and Physical Requirements
The house is single-level but has two steps to access the terrace.

Please note that the residency is located within walking distance of local amenities. The nearest supermarket is approximately 10–20 minutes away on mostly flat ground, and the train station is around a 15-minute walk from the house.
Participants should be comfortable walking these distances independently or have alternative arrangements for transportation.

As part of the shared experience, residents are also expected to contribute to light household and garden tasks. This may involve activities such as cleaning, carrying supplies, watering plants, or other basic upkeep. Please consider whether these activities are compatible with your current mobility and physical capacity.
If you have specific access needs or questions about the suitability of the space, we encourage you to get in touch before applying. We are happy to discuss the practical details of the residency and help you determine whether it is a good fit.