Residency

Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027

HIAP Helsinki International Artist Programme · Helsinki, FI

Deadline: November 02, 2026 checked on the organiser's page
Who can apply: Open to all countries
Disciplines: visual arts, interdisciplinary practices
This residency is for artists working in contemporary visual and interdisciplinary practices, who are currently based in Palestine or are of Palestinian descent.
What it gives: 3,600 EUR · stay
Free live / work artist studio at Cable Factory Travel to and from the artists home (1 trip) Working grant of €3600
What it asks: portfolio · CV · artist statement · no fee stated
Brief outline of your professional background and biography (up to 250 words / 2 minutes) Motivation statement including why you want to undertake this residency now (up to 250 words / 2 minutes) Portfolio / examples of previous work (max 10 pages / 5 minutes). Provided as an external link (please e

HIAP Helsinki International Artist Programme and Sumud invite Palestinian contemporary artists to apply for a three-month residency in Helsinki during Spring 2027. The residency provides a studio, travel, and a working grant.

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ArtFond doesn't accept applications or collect entry fees. We put together a PDF portfolio from your works, plus your CV and statement if they're on your site. You apply on the organiser's page.

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Source: TransArtists calls. Last checked October 02, 2026.

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