Funded SÍM Residency for Nordic & Baltic Artists – Open Call

January 3rd, 2027 – February 28th, 2027 Accommodation Private bedroom

Artists from diverse fields, including visual arts, performance, sound, digital media, and research, are encouraged to apply. Work Equipment: Artists are responsible for funding their own work equipment and materials. The residency provides basic tools, some IT equipment, and recyclable materials that artists may use freely. Additionally, SÍM Residency can help artists connect with external professional workshops and facilities, such as sculpture studios, Fab Lab, ceramics workshops, dance studios, and sound recording facilities.

Please note that additional fees may apply depending on the workshop. Assistance: Before and during the residency, artists receive guidance from the residency staff.

Private studio

This program is funded by the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture. The stipend is 2.000 EUR for the whole period, travel cost 600 EUR and the material cost 500 EUR. Artists are encouraged to seek additional funding from local arts councils or institutions in their home countries if necessary.

Artists must be able to stay for the whole duration of the residency, attend all meetings, events, and actively participate in the final exhibition. The artist’s project must be documented and published on the SÍM Residency website as part of the SÍM Projects at the end of the residency.

The residency program is specifically open to artists who reside in the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Eligible Countries Artists must be living in one of the following countries or regions: Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, and Åland. Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania.

Ineligible Location: Artists living in Iceland are explicitly excluded from applying, even though Iceland is a Nordic country. The candidates must have a permanent address in one of the eligible countries. However, they do not need to be of Nordic or Baltic nationality. This means non-nationals who reside in the eligible countries can also apply. In short, artists living in the specified Nordic or Baltic regions are eligible for the program, regardless of nationality, provided they meet the application requirements.

To be considered for the SÍM Residency program, candidates must meet the following criteria: Full Residency Commitment: Candidates must be available to participate in the residency for the entire duration, from January 3rd to February 28th, 2027. Shorter residency periods will not be granted. Social Engagement and Collaboration: The residency emphasizes group interaction and creative exchange. Therefore, candidates should demonstrate openness to dialogue, collaboration, and social engagement.

We seek artists who are tolerant, accepting, and willing to contribute to a shared creative environment. Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in visual arts or a similar field (such as art history, curatorial studies, dance, etc.) is required.