Short Description

Through the years Hola Folkhögskola’s Sound Art Artist In Residence Västernorrland has established a platform for sound art with a practical focus. The course with its network of guest teachers and course leader, Björn Eriksson, is internationally recognised in the audio arts field. The residency offers a combined sound studio with lab space and workshop as well as active hosting that enables access to the regional art life, artist presentations, performances, installations and interaction with the Sound Art Course.

We welcome applications from emerging and established artists. Only individual artists, no groups

 

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 25 000 SEK
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and lunch, and access to a shared kitchen
  • Studio
  • Material can be provided within certain limits and according to project needs

 

Entry Fee:

None

 

Location:

Prästmon, Sweden

 

Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: 20 March 2025
  • Residence period: September – October.
  • Duration of the residency: 4 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-sound-arts/