Short Description

The Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab (SAL) is a 3-week funded residency for professional sound artists exploring sound art, recording, and experimentation. The program provides studio access, accommodation, and financial support, fostering development within the Danish sound art scene.

Public Presentation Requirement

Artists must give a presentation or artist talk at Sound Art Lab or in their own environment

Applicants will be notified within one month after the deadline

Special Conditions

Cannot receive funding from multiple Koda Kultur pools for the same project phase

 

Residency Duration: 3 consecutive weeks

May Deadline: Residency between July – December

November Deadline: Residency between January – June

Location: Sound Art Lab, Struer, Denmark

Financial Support: 10,000 DKK per week (up to 3 weeks)

 

Theme

Sound art, recording, and sound experimentation

New media, audio installations, and sonic exploration

Collaboration with SAL team, local artists, and sound experts

 

Eligibility

Artists with connections to the Danish sound art scene

Open to individuals and groups (but funding amount remains the same)

Students are not eligible

Applicants must meet Danish Composers’ Association (DKF) funding criteria

Foreign artists must contact Koda Kultur for a login before applying

 

How to Apply

Apply via Koda Kultur’s online system (foreign applicants must contact Koda in advance)

Application Requirements:

Project description & motivation (max. 1 page)

CV (max. 2 pages, PDF)

Portfolio (max. 10 pages, including links to audio works)

Preferred residency dates

 

Selection Criteria

Portfolio quality

Project motivation & concept

Relevance to Sound Art Lab’s facilities & environment

 

Program Benefits or Awards

Studio Access:

Individual artist studio

Professional sound studios for stereo, surround, and multichannel works

Electronics & woodworking workshops

Anechoic chamber for sound experiments

Access to Sound Hub Denmark’s workshops & 3D printers

Accommodation:

Free stay in SAL’s 210 m² apartment (private room, shared kitchen, bathroom, and living area)

Bicycle provided

Family accommodation available (depending on capacity)

Technical & Curatorial Support:

Assistance from SAL team & sound experts

Networking opportunities

Up to 30,000 DKK (≈ €4,000) for a 3-week residency

Covers travel, accommodation, artist fee, technical equipment, software, and consulting services

 

Entry Fee:

None

 

Location:

Struer, Denmark

 

Deadline:

May 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM

 

Website link: 

https://kultur.koda.dk/legatoversigt/sounds-of-the-future-residency-paa-sound-art-lab/