Learning Materials International Artist in Residence 2027

About this call

Learning Materials is a multi-year partner project by Bioart Society, HIAP Helsinki International Artist Programme, Koynẽ Program and TUO TUO, supported by Kone Foundation, that rethinks our relationship with materials. This open call offers a 90-day residency at HIAP Suomenlinna, Helsinki, in spring 2027 (12 April to 11 July) or autumn 2027 (16 August to 14 November), for socially engaged, process-orientated and material-driven practices. The residency focuses on research and experimentation with no designated output; residents work alongside the Learning Materials Fellows and have access to the partners' support, networks and facilities. Conditions include a Kone Foundation working grant of €1,350 per month (€4,050 in total), one return trip from the artist's home, a material budget of up to €750, an access budget of up to €1,000 for disabled artists, visa support, and a residency apartment with shared workspace. Applications are made through the online form in English, in written, audio or video format, with a biography, motivation statement, work plan and portfolio link. Applications by email are not considered.

Who can apply

• International applicants
• Medium: Installation / Mixed Media / Sculpture
• Entry fee: See official site
• For international artists and arts practitioners living and working outside Finland. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in material and socially engaged practices and a long-term commitment to the Learning Materials themes. Collectives may apply, but the working grant is paid to one individual only.