HIAP Call for Artists: Three Residency Types in Helsinki

The HIAP residency programme offers time and support for developing new work in dialogue with the local art scene. The goal is to offer space for experimental, cross-disciplinary art practices and to actively contribute to topical debates within and around the context of art.

The HIAP team supports the residents with their research/work as well as practical everyday matters. The Open Studios event towards the end of the residency is an opportunity to present the work-in-progress for art professionals and general public. Taking part in the Open Studios event is optional. The residency time can be used for open-ended research and experimentation, there is no requirement to produce a finalised piece of work.

The residency durations are between 1-11 months. The residencies for artists are typically 3 or 11 months and for curators 1-2 months. The residencies are arranged with numerous partner organisations and the residents are chosen via open calls or by invitation.

The residency venues are located on Suomenlinna island and in Cable Factory in Helsinki. Suomenlinna island is a 15-minute ferry ride away from Market Square in central Helsinki.

Residents have 24/7 access to HIAP facilities in Suomenlinna – Community Room, Project Space, Equipment Room, and Wood Workshop. The residents can borrow HIAP’s equipment (video projectors, sound systems, etc) based on availability. Residents can also book the Community Space for their self-organised events or gatherings. The weekly residency community gatherings take place at the Community Space in Suomenlinna.

3-month residencies

The 3-month residencies take place at HIAP Cable Factory live/work studios which are 60 sqm each, furnished and include a working and living area with a kitchenette, a sleeping loft, and a private bathroom. The studios can comfortably accommodate two adults or a small family. Please note that pets are not allowed in the apartments.

The 3-month residencies can be applied by artists and other art practitioners. HIAP can offer residency free of charge. The residency does not include financial support for travel or a working grant.

The available residency periods for 3-month residencies are:

• Winter: 9 January – 9 April 2023
• Spring: 17 April – 17 July 2023
• Autumn: 14 August – 14 November 2023
• Winter: 8 January – 8 April 2024

1/2-month residencies

The 1/2-month residencies take place at HIAP Suomenlinna residency apartments which are 30 sqm each, furnished, and include a kitchenette and a bathroom. The apartments can house up to two people at a time. Please note that there is no separate working space in the apartment, and it’s not suitable for working on large-scale pieces. Please note that pets are not allowed in the apartments.

The 1/2-month residencies can be applied by artists, curators, and other art practitioners. HIAP can offer residency free of charge. The residency does not include financial support for travel or a working grant.

The available residency periods for 1/2-month residencies are:

• April, May, June, August, September and October 2023

7/11-month residencies

The 7/11-month residencies take place at HIAP Suomenlinna residency apartments which are 30 sqm each, furnished, and include a kitchenette and a bathroom. The apartments can house up to two people at a time. Please note that there is no separate working space in the apartment, and it’s not suitable for working on large-scale pieces. Please note that pets are not allowed in the apartments.

The 7/11-month residencies can be applied by Finland-based curators and writers. The residents have the possibility to propose exhibitions or events for HIAP Gallery Augusta for the year 2024. HIAP can offer the space for free, as well as the possibility to use HIAP’s equipment for the event/exhibition. The residency does not include a working grant or a production budget.

The available residency periods for 7/11-month residencies are:

• 5 January – 31 July 2023
• 1 September 2023 – 31 July 2024

Apply online for the three programmes by filling in this online form. Deadline: October 31, 2022.