Throughout the residency, the selected photographer will have access to The VII Foundation’s Sarajevo campus, including professional printing facilities, exhibition-quality printing materials, and one-to-one editorial and technical mentoring to help strengthen the project’s visual and narrative coherence and prepare it for publication and public presentation.

As part of The VII Foundation’s international ecosystem, the resident will have the opportunity to engage with photographers, journalists, artists, and cultural professionals based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, creating opportunities for professional exchange, new collaborations, and long-term connections.

Sarajevo offers a particularly meaningful setting for this work. As a city shaped by war, resilience, and recovery, it provides both historical perspective and a unique environment for photographers working on conflict and its consequences. Home to a vibrant documentary and cultural community, Sarajevo offers the space to step back from the demands of daily reporting and focus on developing work with greater depth and long-term impact. 

By the end of the residency, depending on the project’s stage and goals, the resident may have produced:

• a refined and edited body of work
• exhibition-quality prints
• a publication or book dummy
• a public presentation, artist talk, or open studio

What the Residency Provides 

• Accommodation in a fully furnished apartment in the heart of Sarajevo is provided. 
• The residency is family-friendly and welcomes photographers with caregiving responsibilities.
• The selected resident must obtain health insurance before travelling. The foundation will reimburse the cost upon arrival.
• International travel to and from Sarajevo is the responsibility of the selected resident and is not covered by the residency.
• The residency will cover local transportation related to residency activities where applicable.