Learning Materials International Artist Residency 2027
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme
A 90-day residency at HIAP Suomenlinna for artists who already work with materials and social practice, and who live outside Finland. Learning Materials is run with Bioart Society, Koynẽ Program and TUO TUO, with FIBRA, LABVA, Scottish Sculpture Workshop and SWAMP, and is supported by Kone Foundation. The stay covers one return trip, a €1,350 monthly working grant (€4,050), up to €750 for mater...
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Travel to and from the artist’s home (1 return trip). Working grant of €1350 per month (€4050 in total) via Kone Foundation. Material budget up to €750. Access budget up to €1000. Accommodation and workspace provided. Ninety days in spring 2027 (12 April – 11 July 2027) or autumn 2027 (16 August – 14 November 2027) at HIAP Suomenlinna. No designated output. Jury meets 12 November 2026; interviews 9 December 2026.
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This call is for international artists and arts practitioners living and working outside of Finland. Artists and arts practitioners from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Applicants will need to demonstrate expertise in material and socially-engaged practices. If you are applying as a collective, please note there are no extra residency fees available or additional travel budget. The Kone Foundation working grant, 1350€/month, can be paid to one individual only. The application language is English.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 15:00 GMT+2
- Programme dates
- 12 Apr–11 Jul 2027 or 16 Aug–14 Nov 2027
- Duration
- 90 days
- Results
- Jury 12 Nov 2026; interviews 9 Dec 2026
- Language
- English