The Șona AIR (Artists in Residence) program is intended for artists whose working process involves long-term projects and research. Based on the model of individual residencies, the program aims to support artists in researching and completing their own projects. Residencies take place twice a year, hosting two artists or duos for 8 to 12 weeks at the Blue House in Șona, Brașov County. The residen
cy house was built in 1880 and renovated in 2011 to preserve local heritage. The Ștefan Câlția Foundation became culturally involved in the village of Șona through the creation of a village association and the annual local newspaper Șona Noastră. It supported renovation processes of key buildings in the village, such as Lazăr’s Forge, as a partner in the architectural restoration and conservation projects initiated by the Monumentum association. The foundation was established in 2016 with the aim of promoting projects from the field of visual culture, offering support for organisational development and sustainability. Since 2024, the Foundation has organized Șona AIR residencies, co-funded by AFCN, welcoming Romanian and international artists from diverse cultural fields to collaborate and work on interdisciplinary projects.
