Sweden
Organizer Information: Konst i Hälsingland is an association formed by artists to strengthen art within the region, based on the idea that high-quality art should be available outside major cities. They are partnering with Iggesunds Folkets hus, an active community house located in the classic factory town of Iggesund (pop. 3,500) on the southern Norrland […]
SWIT is the platform for contemporary photography bridging Sweden and Italy. What we doSWIT aims to strengthen the cooperation between Sweden-based and Italy-based emerging artists working with photography, supporting them through cultural exchanges. How we do itSWIT is nomadic. We don’t have a phyical place, but rent different ones depending on the activities we organize. […]
Organizer Information Hasselblad is one of the world’s most iconic camera manufacturers, renowned for its high-end medium format systems. Established in 2001, the Hasselblad Masters is recognized as one of the most prestigious professional photography competitions in the world. It aims to celebrate creative excellence and technical mastery, giving both established professionals and young talents […]
Organizer Information Uddenskulptur is a long-standing sculpture initiative located at Udden, a former stone quarry in Hunnebostrand, Sweden. The organization hosts outdoor sculpture exhibitions in a dramatic natural setting, featuring vertical granite walls with views of the North Sea. Uddenskulptur has been running for over fifteen years, providing artists with opportunities to create site-specific works […]
Organizer Information Index Foundation is a non-profit cultural institution based in Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to promoting contemporary art, design, and socially engaged cultural practices. Established to foster experimentation and innovation in artistic expression, the Foundation manages the Index Award, one of the world’s largest design awards focused on improving life through design. The Foundation engages […]
Organizer Information Rejmyre Art Lab (Center for Peripheral Studies) is an artist-run institution based in the small glass-factory town of Rejmyre in Östergötland, Sweden. Founded by artists Daniel Peltz and Sissi Westerberg, this long-term research project deeply engages with rural, industrial, ecological, and social contexts. Their programming often uses an “ensemble residency” model, where a […]
Short Description The field of comics is currently undergoing a significant transformation characterized by increasing diversity in forms, formats, and production methods. Contemporary comics now encompass synthetic comics, operational images, data-driven visualizations, and embodied non-visual formats, expanding beyond traditional conceptual and historical frameworks. Existing research models rooted in artisanal craft traditions, narratology, text-image correlation, and […]
Short Description The field of comics is undergoing a profound transformation characterized by growing heterogeneity in forms, formats, and production processes. As comics expand beyond traditional conceptual and historical frameworks—encompassing synthetic comics, operational images, data-driven visualization, and embodied non-visual formats—existing research models rooted in artisanal craft traditions, narratology, and text-image correlation struggle to account for […]
Short Description The Swedish Arts Grants Committee is the primary government agency responsible for implementing policy on artists. Professional artists are the backbone of a vibrant cultural life. Since 1976, our agency has promoted opportunities for artists to pursue and develop their practice. Our mission spans the entire country and encompasses all artistic disciplines. Eligibility […]