Art Incubator, Vilnius

The Uzupis Art Incubator, often referred to simply as the Art Incubator or UMI, is the first of its kind in the Baltic states. Having been in continuous use since 2002, it is the only alternative artistic organization and arts center in the country. Though the existing incubator opened in 2002, spaces like this one have been in use since 1991. Artists would gather in an abandoned building in Uzupis to work and find inspiration.

An art incubator is a facility that provides growth for small and emerging artists. It offers low-cost work space for artists and gallery space to display the work created at the incubator and elsewhere. The Uzupis Art Incubator is an open-air gallery with art installations and sculptures located throughout. It is also a place for artists to work and socialize with little cost.

The Art Incubator is open from Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM. It is closed on all major holidays. The incubator is free and open to the public so anyone can pop-in to see what artists are working on.