"Always a different place and different people... I like being among familiar surroundings and company, but Szólád is none of these. I did not regret applying, and I am glad to have participated in the programme. The hospitality and professional support eased the creative process day by day: there was time and space to reflect, relax and engage in professional discussions. Organisation and felxibility were both present. Thanks to the organisers!"

"I would once again like to thank the organisers, the hosts and everyone that worked on this Art Residency, but most of all Ildi and David for this amazing opportunity! I fully recommend it to all artists, it was a great summer programme, a chance to unwind, and last but not least a fantastic professional discussion for the participants. There aren't many such opportunities within arm's reach and I am truly happy to have participated in the Art Residency at Szólád."

"I was overwhelmed by the unexpected help at the Art Residency, the organisers showed a level of dedication to the artists that is out of the ordinary. Thank you very much for this."

"I thorougly enjoyed the Art Residency in Szólád, the company gathered there was great, each moment was an experience. The creative energy is guaranteed!"

"This Art Residency was an exceptional vacation full of creativity and cheerful company under the canopy of trees."

"Working in such a beautiful place and among such kind people is truly a fantastic experience. It was great to get out of the urban studio and into an environment where you recieve so much positive attention. It is rewarding in all aspects."

"It was my first time visiting Szólád and I loved the area. They found an amazing place for the Art Residency and the company was great as well. I can only recommend!"

"At the Lake Balaton Art Residency we were able to create in a concentrated, professional and inspiring environment, for which the organisers provided us with all the necessary foundations and surroundings. The mentoring programme really helped us to open our eyes to other perspectives and to engage in discourse alongside our creative work. The great creative opportunity was made even better by the environment, the company and the organisation."

“The professional organisation, the pleasant environment and the atmosphere of the village made our one week stay there a true experience. The participating artists’ works based on the local themes managed to capture the spirit of the place.”

“I can’t thank the organisers enough for the summer Art Residency and the festival surrounding it, after all, it provided exactly the company and creative atmosphere that I expected.”

“Last summer I was lucky enough to participate in the Lake Balaton Art Residency, where besides the intensive work, I had a lot of great experiences, of which I would highlight the amazing company and the exceptional organisation.”

“The mentor programme of the Art Residency at Szólád works much like the focus of a camera lens: it helps young artists gather and concentrate their artistic energies. This can create an amazing opportunity for an art residency to become a true intellectual workshop.”

“The summer art residency had a great atmosphere, the people that were brought together were all friendly and cheerful.”

“Szólád was my first art residency after university, and it gave me enough drive to paint for a long time. New thoughts and projects were born during that short but intensive week full of creation.”

“The Lake Balaton Art Residency is a great example to show how it is possible to bring artists with differing mindsets and attitudes together in order to reach a higher stage in their own artistry through getting to know each other’s works.”