Language:
Swedish, English, and Finnish
Founded:
1997
Duration:
Flexible
Paid by host:

The residency offers practical assistance and information related to the resident's stay and work in Kökar.

Paid by artist:

The residency fee is 10e/day.

Application guidelines:

Please check their website for more information.

Deadline:

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The Åland Archipelago Guest Artist Residence

The Åland Archipelago Guest Artist Residence

Kökarkultur
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Beschrijving

Åland Archipelago Guest Artist Residence is an artist residency located on Kökar Island in the archipelago between Finland and Sweden. Kökar is a part of Åland, which is an autonomous, Swedish-speaking region of Finland. The residency is run by the non-profit cultural association Kökarkultur rf.
The residency offers the residents an opportunity to make work, develop new ideas and reflect on their practice in a peaceful atmosphere. All artists and artisans are eligible to apply.

Outcome

No specific outcome is required.

Accommodation Information

The residence house is situated just a few meters from the sea. Apartment 1 (about 35m2) has a bedroom/workroom, a kitchen, and a toilet. Apartment 2 (about 50m2) has two bedrooms/workrooms, a kitchen, and a toilet. In the basement, there is a sauna, two more showers, and a washing machine. Outside there is a terrace. One can go swimming from the pier in front of the residency. There’s wifi in the residency. Bed linen and towels are supplied. There are bicycles available for residents to use. There is also a small library in the house.

The residency staff lives nearby and will help you. Still, a certain degree of independence is needed to make the most of your residence experience.

Locatie

The residence is located in the tiny village of Hellsö. The bigger village, is 7 km away. In Karlby there is a post office, a school, a library, a gas station, a hardware store, and a grocery store. The grocery store is small but has a good selection of goods. If you have specific needs, goods can be ordered. Regular trips to Karlby are organized by the residency. There is no public transportation on the island. There is a taxi service. The island has a healthcare center but no pharmacy. There is no ATM on the island. The ferry port is 12 km from the residence.

Contact information
Addresses

Hellsö
22730 Kökar, Åland
Finland

E-mail
kokarresidence [at] kokar-kultur.net