Open Call: Learning Materials International Artist in Residence 2027

What it is

A 90-day international artist residency focused on socially engaged, process-orientated and material-driven practices. Residents will work with the Learning Materials Fellows and partner organisations exploring how to work with materials differently in response to ecological crises and extractive economies. The residency offers research and experimentation with no designated output requirement. Available for spring (12 April – 11 July 2027) or autumn (16 August – 14 November 2027) periods.

Who it is for

International artists and arts practitioners based outside Finland with demonstrated expertise in material and socially-engaged practices.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Where

Helsinki, Finland

When

October 26, 2026

Runs April 12, 2027 to November 14, 2027

What you get

90-day residency at HIAP Suomenlinna with furnished accommodation, shared workspace, €1,350 per month working grant (€4,050 total), material budget up to €750, access budget up to €1,000, return travel support, and visa support.

What you need to apply

• Brief outline of professional background and biography, up to 250 words
• Motivation statement including how your work responds to the Learning Materials themes, up to 250 words
• Work Plan, up to 250 words
• Portfolio or examples of previous work provided as external link, 10 required

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.hiap.fi/open-call/open-call-learning-materials-international-artist-in-residence-2027/