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.

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The Space

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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 an 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 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 comfortable desk and chair.
Access to the house and garden.
Basic cooking equipment.

MORE ABOUT GYULA

Gyula is a small Hungarian town with a population of about 30,000, situated close to the border of Romania. It is famous for both the town's historic castle and its healing thermal baths.

Gyula is 3 hours by train from Budapest. Trains run regularly and cost about 20 euro return.

The town has a good atmosphere with lots of traditional restaurants and cake shops. There are supermarkets and bakeries within walking distance of the house.

The cost of living is relatively affordable. A mid-priced meal is between 10-15 euro. A beer in a local bar is between 3-5 euro.

Gyula is a pretty quiet place without much 'to do' but residents can check out the thermal spa and swimming pool, take bike rides in the countryside or visit other nearby towns and villages.

MORE ABOUT WAYS

Ways was started by Jess Miley an artist from Australia. The space is now run by a collective of local and international feminists. Ways is managed on a volunteer basis.

Ways is self-funded. Artist residency fees go towards paying rent, amenities and for funding summer workshops. We have a Patreon that contributes to costs. We are actively looking for more funding opportunities.

If you have a salary or regular income or know someone that does, please consider becoming a patron. We would love to be able to offer the space for no cost.