Tomelilla Konsthall 2025

Tomelilla art exhibition hall is publicly governed. It is one of the most famous art exhibition halls in Skåne with its popular exhibitions. They display exhibitions all year round. The ambition is for visitors to meet different art forms, styles, techniques and expressions. Both contemporary and traditional art are exhibited. Parallel to the exhibitions there is an educational reach-out program for children and young people, with both guided tours and workshops. Since the ambition is to to spread and increase knowledge of contemporary art, all exhibitions are free for the public.

The Sten Malmquist grant for artist in residence in Tomelilla was established in 2017 thanks to the inheritance left by Sten Malmquist to Tomelilla municipality when he passed away in 2015. The following is included in the Grant Fund:

• Grant for artist in residence during 4-6 weeks.
• Travel: Return journey in economy to the location of the residency on one occasion.
• Local transport: Public transport and bicycle.
• Accommodation: B&B standard, single room (non-smoking), (it is not possible to bring your partner, children or pets).
• Resources: Access to workroom/studio, WiFi, library, culture building.
• Production costs: As per agreement.
• Language: The working languages are Swedish and English.

The grant is open to artists active on the professional art scene and is intended to be used for artistic work relating to the geographical location. Eligible to apply are artists of a nationality other than Swedish whose activities are primarily conducted outside of Sweden. Eligible artists shall work within one of the following disciplines: visual arts, sculpture, textile, film, video, installation or performance.

The artist shall be open to interaction with the municipality’s inhabitants and the local art scene. Workshops, lectures and public participation are all activities that the recipient of the grant should be able to offer during their residency. The grant can only be awarded to the same artist or group of artists once.

The artist’s responsibilities:

• To work based on the location of Tomelilla and south-east Skåne.
• The artist shall live and work in the location throughout the residency.
• Personal and property insurance.
• Visa - the artist must have a valid visa during the residency.
• Meals.
• Interacting with the citizens during the residency.
• Presenting the artistic work in public.
• The artist may not undertake any other assignment during the residency without prior agreement with the institution.
• The organisers would be pleased if the contact between the artist and the institution was to continue after the end of the residency.

Applications are open for the residency period 27 april - 15 june 2025! For application information visit their website. Deadline 30 April 2024. The following documents are required:

• biography / CV
• documented experience of art projects, exhibitions (solo / group) etc.
• project description of the project you intend to work on during your recruit time.

Decisions will be taken by the board of Tomelilla Culture and Recreation. All applications are treated confidentially.