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HIAP – Learning Materials International Artist in Residence 2027 (Helsinki)
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme · Helsinki, Finland
90-day funded residencies at HIAP Cable Factory, Helsinki, in spring or autumn 2027 for artists based outside Finland working with material and socially engaged practices; EUR 1,350 monthly grant, materials budget, accommodation and travel. Deadline 26 October 2026.
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Who can enter
- Location
- Open worldwide
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- Theme
- material practice, socially engaged art, learning
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- Only for artists and arts practitioners based outside Finland; all disciplines; demonstrated commitment to Learning Materials themes.
About
HIAP's Learning Materials residency, run with the Bioart Society, Koynẽ Program and TUO TUO, invites international artists and arts practitioners living outside Finland whose work shows a long-term commitment to material and socially engaged practice. Residencies last 90 days, either 12 April–11 July 2027 or 16 August–14 November 2027, in a furnished apartment at the Cable Factory.
Support includes a working grant of EUR 1,350 per month (EUR 4,050 total, funded by Kone Foundation), a materials budget of up to EUR 750, an access budget of up to EUR 1,000 for disabled artists and one return trip. Applications are made through HIAP's online form by Monday 26 October 2026 at 15:00 (GMT+2); the jury meets 12 November and shortlisted candidates are interviewed on 9 December 2026.