Artist Retreats: SCANDINAVIA
DENMARK
Council of Danish Artists, Rosenvaengets Alle 37, 1, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel: 45-35-384-401. Residencies on Hirsholmene, a small island off Jutland with 4 permanent residents and approximately 15 summer homes. Regular ferry service to the mainland 3 times a week. Fees. Minimum residency one month; 2 artists at a time. (visual, performing, literary arts).
Gaesteatelier Hollufgaard, Hestehaven 201, 5220 Odense SO, Denmark. Tel.: 011-45-65-958998. Center for national and international sculptors. (visual arts) http://www.gah.dk.Kulturfabrikken, Sundholmsvej 14 Y, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel: 011-45-32-549424. 6 month residency program for artists in architecture, sculpture, drawing, painting, literature, and media art. Open to mid-career artists. Meals included. http://www.kulturfabrikken.dk
National Workshop for Arts and Crafts, Gammel Dok Pakhus, Strandade 27B, Copenhagen 1401, Denmark. Tel.: 45-32960510. Ulf Horak, Director. Residency from 1 to 6 months, no expenses paid, applications must have a project outline or exhibition proposal. (visual arts)
Tikon-Tranekaer Centre for Art and Nature, Ostergade 10, 5900 Rudkobing, Denmark. Tel.: 45-62513294
FINLAND
Aland Archipelago Guest Artist Residence, 22730 Kokar - Aland, Hellso, Finland. Tel: 011-358-0-40-7473-642. All visual arts and crafts. House located on a rise overlooking Hellso Bay includes 2 apts. with a kitchen and shared bath. (visual arts) http://www.kokarkultur.comArts Council of Finland, Myllykallionrinne 2 D 27, 00200 Helsinki, Finland.
Finnish Artists' Studio Foundation, Lemuntie 4 D, 00510 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: 011-358-9-726-804-70. Residencies for artists in the areas of architecture, arts and crafts, circus arts, dance, literature, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. (visual, literary, performing, and media arts) http://www.artists.fi/studio/
Helsinki Interantional Artist-in-Residence Programme (HIAP), Cabelfactory, Tallberginkatu 1 C/97, 00180 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: 011-358-9-685-6730. Primarily visual artists, but residents have also included artists working in dance and curators. (visual arts) http://www.kaapeli.fi/hiap/program_grants.htmInstitute of Adult Education, Toolontullinkatu 8, 00250 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: 358-9-241-0864. (visual arts). http://www.helsinginaikuisopisto.fi/kauppi
Jyvaskylan Grafikkekakeskus, Hannikaisenkatu 39, 40100 Jyvaskyla, Finland. Tel.: 358-41-624817
Kiasma - Museum of Contemporary Art, Mannerheiminaukio 2, FIN 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: 011-358-9-1733-65397. Artists work in a museum whose goals are to promote diversity, cross-disciplinarity, and a broad understanding of visual culture. (visual arts) http://www.kiasma.fng.fiKivitalo-Villa Kivi Writers' Centre, Linnunlauluntie 10, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Tel.: 358-0-445392
Kolin Ryynanen - Art and Culture Center, c/o The Arts Council of North Karelia, PO Box 90, 80101 Joensuu, Finland. Tel: 011-358-20-516-8030. Residencies of 1-4 mos for 1 artist at a time. Fees. (visual, performing, literary arts). http://www.pktaidetoimikunta.netMonagri Foundation, Archangelos Micahel Monastery, 4746 Monagri, Limassol District, Cyprus. Tel.: 357-5-434165. One artist at a time. Runs program in Cyprus and in Finland. http://www.monagri.org.cy
Nordic Institute for Contemporary Art (NIFCA), Suomenlinna/Sveaborg, FIN 00190 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: 011-358-9-68643103. Open only to professional visual artists from Nordic countries or researchers, curators, and journalists from around the world working on Nordic art. Located on the island of Suomenlinna, near the port of Helsinki. Residencies of 1-2 months with stipend. http://www.nifca.org
Nordiskt Konstcentrum, Suomenlinna Sveaborg, Suomi SF 00190 Helsinki, Finland. Tel.: 358-0-668143
Raumars Artists-in-Residence, c/o Lonnstrom Art Museum, Valtakatu 7, FIN 26100 Rauma, Finland. Tel: 011-358-50-3317465. Residencies of 2-6 mos. for one artist or a couple. Open to national and international artists in the fields of visual arts, applied art, design, architecture, music, dance, literature, and theater. Apartment and materials fee covered. Artist must pay for travel and living expenses. (visual, performaning, and literary arts). http://www.raumars.org
Saksala ArtRadius Artists-in-Residence, Karhuntie 11, 51600 Haukivuori, Finland. Tel: 011-358-50-4625-675. 1-6 month residency for up to 4 artists at a time in the rural area of Eastern Finland. Open to national and international visual artists. The centre also hosts symposiums, art courses and has an interesting collection of child art. Artists stay in a spacious studio with mini kitchen, shower and toilet. Artist pays monthly fee and is also responsible for own travel and living expenses. (visual arts) http://www.saksala.org/artists-in-residence/index.htm
Salo Art MuseumVeturitalli Salon Taidemuseo, Mariankatu 14, 24240 Salo, Finland. Tel: 358-2-778-4892. National and international artists. Residencies of 1-4 months for up to 2 artists at a time. (visual arts). http://www.artists.fi/studio/balticsea/majala.htmStudio Foundation of Finnish Artists Suomen Taiteilijaseura, Yrjonkatu 11f, 00120 Helsinki, Finland. Tel.: 358-0-607181. (visual arts) http://www.artists.fi/studio/residential.html
ICELAND
Davidshus, c/o The Cultural Committee of Akureyri, Strandgata 19 B, IS 600 Akureyri, Iceland. Tel.: 354-462-7245.Esjuberg International Culture Center, Esjuberg 2, 116 Kjalarnes, Reykjavik, Iceland. Tel: 354-893-14-42. Residencies of 1 month to 1 year for 7-9 artists on a secluded farm with a view of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding mtns. and glacier. Stipend paid. (visual arts).
Hafnarborg in Hafnarfjordur, Institute for Art and Culture, Strangata 34, 220 Hafnarfjodur, Iceland. Tel.: 354-5550080.
Internet AA, Felag Islenzkra Myndistarmann, Klappersif 2611 H, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland.
Kjarvalsstaoir, The Rayjavik Municipal Art Museum, v/Flokagata, IS 105 Raykjavik, Iceland. Tel.: 354-552-6131.
Gilfelagid, Cultural Society, Kaupvangsstraetic 23, IS - 600 Akureyri, Iceland. Tel.: 354-461-2609.
Gulkistan Residency for Creative People, Eyvindartungu, 801 Selfoss, Iceland Tel.:(354) 892-4410 and 699-0700. Accomodations in a renovated farmhouse or apartments in the village of Lagarvatn. Fees charged by the month. Children welcome. Open to artists of all disciplines, plus scholars. (visual, literary, performing, media arts) http://www.gullkistan.is/
Nordic House, Hrinbraut, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. Tel.: 35-417030.
Reykjavik Municipal Gallery Artist-in-Residency Programme, Hafnarfjardabaer, Stradgotu 6, 220 Hafnarfjordur, Iceland.
Samband Islenskra Myndlisarmanna, Hverfisgata 12, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland.
Skriduklaustur, c/o Safnastofnun Austurlands, Skogarlond 4 IS 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland. Tel.: 354-451-1451.
Straumur Listamidstod Artist-in-Residency Programme, PO Box 33, 222 Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. Tel: 011-354-565-0128. Email: SOLART@mail.tv.is
Upplysingamidstod Myndlistar, Mverfisgarta 12, Rayjavik, Iceland.
NORWAY
AIR Norway, USF Verftet, Georgernes Verft 12, 501 Bergen, Norway. Tel: 011-47-55-30-74-10. Residencies of 3 months at an arts center in a converted sardine factory. Grant covers rent only. Open to professional visual artists (including fine craftspeople), writers, directors, dancers, choreographers, composers, audio and new media artists. Can accommodate 2 artists at a time. Aims to strengthen, promote, and develop collaboration between contemporary artists in Bergen and foreign artists. (visual, literary, performing, and media arts) http://www.airbergen.com.AIR West Norway. Cooperative of twelve residency programs on the west coast of Norway. http://www.airwestnorway.com/
Flaggfabrikken, Center for Photography and Contemporary Arts, Møllendalsveien 17, 5009 Bergen, Norway. No phone listed. Offers three two-month residencies per year for international photographers, curators, and art critics. Offers housing, studio, travel funds, and a small stipend to cover living expenses. Artists must give a public talk during their stay, and are encouraged to arrange an exhibition with a local institution. (visual arts) http://flaggfabrikken.net/residency/.
Hordaland Kunsternersentrum, Klosteret 17, PB 1745 Nordnes, 5816 Bergen, Norway. Tel.: 011-47-55-90-85-90. Open to international visual artists, curators, writers, and other art professionals. (visual and literary arts) http://www.kunstsenter.no/en/gjester/.
Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder, 7042 Trondheim, Norway. Tel: 011-47-7351-3515. 2 resident guests in a center with 34 stodios; wood, metal, printing workshops; darkroom, computer lab, film and video equipment. Residencies of 1-3 mos.; approx. 13 artists per year. (visual and media arts) http://www.l-k-v.no
Nordic Artists' Centre Dale, 6963 Dale i Sunnfjord, Norway. Residencies from 3 to 12 mos., scholarships to cover living costs, travel fees, and materials are available. Tel.: 011-47-57-737220. http://home.no.net/nkd/
Ona Art Centre, 6483 Ona, Norway. Tel: 00-47-712-77-918. Director: Adryanne van Diggele. Special facilities and equipment for wood working, metal sculpture, black and white photography, dance, and media arts. Residencies of one weekend to one month. Fees charged. Located on an island along the west coast of Norway. Can also accomodate small groups. (visual, performing, literary arts and architecture and design) http://home.c2i.net
SWEDEN
Baltic Centre for Writers and Translators, Udden Grand 3, SE-621 56 Visby 00000, Sweden. Tel: 011-46 (0) 498-21-8385. Up to eleven artists at a time working in fiction, poetry, or translation. Residencies of 4 weeks, open year round. Provides housing, studio, food. Welcomes applicants from all counrties but priority is given to those from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, and Sweden. (literary arts) http://www.bcwt.orgInternational Artists' Studio Programme/Iaspis, c/o Konstnarmammden Box 1212, Birger Jarls Torg 5nb, 11182 Stockholm, Sweden. Tel.: 011-46-8-141490. Residencies of 2-6 mos., Eleven artists at a time in Stockhom plus 3 at other locations. Room, travel expenses, stipend. (visual, literary arts) http://www.iaspis.com
Konstespidemin in Gothenburg, Haraldsgaten, 41314 Gotenburg, Sweden. Tel.: 011-46-31-828558. http://www.konstepidemin.com
Millegarden, Carl Milles Vag 2, 181 34 Ldingo, Sweden. Tel.: 011-46-8-7315060.
Nordiska Akvarellmuseet, Sodra Hamnen 6, 47132 Skarhamm, Sweden. Tel: 011-46-304-60-00-80. Open to painters, illustrators, designers, scenographers, architects and others working in watercolor techniques. (visual) http://www.akvarellmuseet.org