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Art Open Calls in Sweden

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in Sweden — 6 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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6 active opportunities linked to Sweden — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

American-Scandinavian Foundation — Fellowships in the Nordic CountriesFELLOWSHIPFully Funded

American-Scandinavian Foundation — Fellowships in the Nordic Countries

The American-Scandinavian Foundation

Supports dissertation research, study, or creative projects in Scandinavia; projects may not begin before April 15 following award year.

Nov 1, 2026Up to $23,000 (year-long) or up to $5,000 (1–3 months); covers airfare, room/board, travel, materialsNordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Sápmi)
Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) Programme 2027–2029FELLOWSHIPFully Funded

Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) Programme 2027–2029

Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study (NetIAS)

Intensive, short-term collaborative stays at multiple Institutes for Advanced Study across Europe over a three-year timeline, fostering unprecedented intellectual and cross-sector networking.

Sep 13, 2026Full financial sponsorshipVarious European Institutes (e.g., Paris, Nantes, Sweden)
Working grants and long-term grants (Music)GRANTFully Funded

Working grants and long-term grants (Music)

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee

Financial stability and independence for continuous creative practice, allowing artists to abandon commercial part-time jobs.

Dec 9, 2026Amount variesSweden
Fotosalongen 2027 – Hasselblad FoundationEXHIBITION

Fotosalongen 2027 – Hasselblad Foundation

Hasselblad Foundation

Exhibition at Hasselblad Center, Gothenburg (Apr–Sep 2027); international exposure through Hasselblad Foundation's network.

Oct 18, 2026Gothenburg, Sweden
2027–2028 International ResidencyOTHER

2027–2028 International Residency

Konstnärsnämnden (Swedish Arts Grants Committee)

Funded international residency.

Dec 5, 2026Stockholm, Sweden
Winter in the Swedish Mountains — RicklundgårdenRESIDENCY

Winter in the Swedish Mountains — Ricklundgården

Ricklundgården

Private accommodation and studio in a mountain farmstead; peaceful, inspiring natural environment for nature-based or studio-based practice.

Sep 30, 2026Marsfjäll Mountains, Västerbotten, Sweden

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Sweden?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Sweden cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Sweden?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Sweden are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.