HIAP: Learning Materials International Artist in Residence 2027

What it is

A 3-month international artist residency in Helsinki focused on socially engaged, process-oriented and material-driven practices. Learning Materials is a collaborative project exploring how artists, cultural organisations and communities can build capacity and networks for learning from and with materials in sustainable and just ways. The residency focuses on research and experimentation with no designated output requirement.

Who it is for

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

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

Where

International

When

October 26, 2026

Runs April 12, 2027 to November 14, 2027

What you get

Travel costs covered (1 return trip), working grant of €1,350 per month (€4,050 total), material budget up to €750, access budget up to €1,000, accommodation, workspace, and visa cost coverage. Residency runs 12 April – 11 July 2027 or 16 August – 14 November 2027.

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 / examples of previous work, 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/