" Helsinki International Artist Programme | Learning Materials Artists in Residence 2026 "
Helsinki International Artist Programme | Learning Materials Artists in Residence 2026
Observe how biomaterials and traditional practices can help rethink our relationship with the planet
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The project invites applications for a new pilot residency programme focused on socially engaged, process-oriented and material-driven practices.
Learning Materials investigates how biomaterials, traditional practices, new technology and existing knowledges can be brought together to rethink our relationship with materials and the planet. The project aims to focus on conscious and tangible approaches to ecological and sustainable material practices for artists and communities.
The project’s intent is also to investigate obstacles and solutions related to the use of sustainable materials in the operations of cultural organisations, focusing on the implementation of multipurpose, reusable and recyclable materials.
Hosted at HIAP Helsinki International Artist Programme (Suomenlinna Studios), 3 artists based outside of Finland in one of the Nordic Baltic countries will undertake a 3 month residency.
The residencies will respond to one or more of the following themes under the Learning Materials umbrella:
- Waste and circular economies
- Material legacies and biomaterials
- Tourism and greenwashing
INFO
AMOUNT
- Travel to and from the artist’s home.
- Internal travel budget for field trips and research up to €150.
- Working Grant of €1300 per month (€3900 in total).
- Material budget up to €750.
- Budget for delivering a Learning Materials Lab up to €400.
- Publication budget of €200 for delivery of text at end of residency.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
23 September 2025, 15:00 (GMT +3)
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
- This call is for artists living and working outside of Finland and based in a Nordic Baltic country (Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Åland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania).
- Arts practitioners from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Whilst experimentation is encouraged, you must be able to demonstrate a long term commitment to the Learning Materials themes within your practice beyond the scope of this residency programme.
- There is one pet friendly residency apartment in Suomenlinna Studios. Family members are welcome with no extra residency fees but must cover their own travel costs.
APPLICATION DETAILS
For more information about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit the HIAP's official website.
NOTE
*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information.
DEADLINE
2025-09-23
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
Finland
WEBSITE
CONTACT
office@hiap.fi