Short Description
Every year, we invite a ceramic artist, a sound artist and an author to stay at three inspiring rural locations in Region Västernorrland. All three residencies are located at Folk High Schools with arts courses.
At the centre of Sweden lies Ålsta, in the small community of Fränsta. Here, the hectic pace of the city seems distant and you will get time to work undisturbed in our inspiring country setting. We offer a ceramics workshop with two stoneware ovens and accommodation in the same facility.
We welcome applications from emerging and established artists. Only individual artists, no groups.
Eligibility
We offer three art forms: ceramics, sound, and literature in three unique locations in the north of Sweden. We also provide accommodation, food, a grant to cover travel and other expenses, and a host at each location to support the residence artist.
Submission Requirements
- CV and/or list of merits (max 2 pages)
- Description of your artistic practice (max 2000 characters incl. spaces).
- Description of your plans during your stay (max 2000 characters incl. spaces).
- 3–6 work samples with information about title, technique, year and size. Samples of for example video or sound can be transferred using clickable links in the PDF or by using filesharing websites like WeTransfer or Sprend.
How to Apply
Send the submission material to: region.vasternorrland@rvn.se
Program Benefits & Awards:
- A grant of 30 000 SEK
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch, a shared kitchen is also available
- Studio
- Material can be provided within certain limits and according to project needs.
Entry Fee:
None
Location:
Fränsta, Sweden
Timeline:
- Application Deadline: 20 March 2025
- Residence period: September – October.
- Duration of the residency: 6 weeks
Website Link: https://www.rvn.se/en/v1/in-english/startpage/in-english/areas-of-activity/regional-development/airy–artist-in-residence-vasternorrland/airy-ceramics/
