Bohemia Farmstudio, a space for authentic culture
Bohemia Farmstudio is an independent culture center for the creation and presentation of contemporary art, located in a unique 18th-century farmstead in the Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area in the Czech Republic. Farmstudio organizes exhibitions, dance and theater performances, creative residencies and plein-air stays, festivals, symposia, workshops, lectures, and other activities related to contemporary art and culture. In addition to its own program, it offers its premises, facilities, and professional capacities to other organizations and associations involved in live culture.
Farmstudio was founded in 2014 by intermedia artist and educator Pavel Matela and has been operating since 2018 with the support of the Farmstudio – Center for Art and Culture association. The premises are undergoing long-term, self-help renovation without support from public funds.
2026 Programme
2.5. Rozjařené Farmstudio – spring festival of contemporary art with the opening of the exhibition by the Concept-Object-Installation Studio of the Faculty of Arts in Ostrava and a theater, dance, and music program
27.6. Vzletné Farmstudio – contemporary art festival with the opening of an exhibition by the Painting Studio of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Brno University of Technology and a theater, dance, and music program
25.7. Jasné Farmstudio – contemporary art festival with opening of exhibition and performances by resident artists, as well as a theater, dance, and music program
3. – 9.8. Bohemiae Rosa – international interdisciplinary open-air workshop for dancers and artists exploring the relation among body, art and landscape led by Frank van de Ven and Milos Sejn
12.9. Vypečené Farmstudio – contemporary art festival with opening of exhibition and performances by resident artists, as well as a theater, dance, and music program
26.9. St. Wenceslas celebrations – open house during village celebrations
10.10. Svéhlavá kamera/Obstinate Camera – a showcase of independent and non-mainstream filmmaking shot and screened from 8mm and 16mm film stock.
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Location and Association
The projects will be carried out in Farmstudio cultural centre, a workplace located in a unique historical site of the 18th-century farmhouse in the village of Vysoka. The venue is situated in Kokorin natural reserve, approximately 50 km from Prague. Farmstudio provides the opportunity to use its various workspaces (including the gallery, old house, granary, cellars and more), local materials and tools, plus technical and critical support.
Farmstudio – an association for art and culture. Founded on Jan 1st 2018.
