Time

In 2026, our residency periods are 2 - 30 June and 1 - 29 September. These are dates for arrival and departure in Kristinestad; please schedule international flights one day earlier and one day later.

Cost

The Kristinestad residency is non-profit. Your residency hosts are working without remuneration. The fee of €600 - €750 covers accommodation and studio space as well as administration costs. The price depends on the accommodation option chosen. You will be asked to pay a caution of €200 (repaid at the end of the residency) to cover any damage or loss. Please calculate with costs for art and craft materials, and costs for firing ceramics, if applicable, as well as travel within Finland. For food and other necessities, entrance fees etc., €500 is an absolute minimum.

Finance

No grants are available, but those selected will be issued a letter of support for grant applications. We do not have information on grant opportunities.

Deadline

For last-minute opportunities, you can submit an application at any time.

Logistics

The nearest airport is in Vaasa (2 hrs. away), but for practical reasons, we recommend that you fly to Helsinki or Turku, stay overnight and take a long-distance express bus to Kristinestad the following day (6 or 4 hrs. respectively, 15–35 Euro). Alternatively, you can take a night ferry from Stockholm to Turku, and take a direct bus from Turku harbour in the morning. Schedule changes are possible. We will help you plan your trip.

Application and selection

Projects with relevance to the local context and community will be especially appreciated. We sometimes have a particular focus for the season - but all creative fields are welcome. The selection committee consists of professionals in a variety of disciplines.

Apply by sending us an informal application letter by email to info[at ]kristinestadresidency.org. It should include the information mentioned below. NB! We are more interested in what you would like to do than in long CVs or statements. If possible, link to documentation of your work online. If you must send an attachment, please limit yourself to two recent and relevant works. If applicable, attach a very short and realistic project plan, including any wishes as to space, equipment, assistance and time frame. Heavy (10 MB+) messages will not be taken into account.

Application information

*Surname and first name:

*Year of birth:

*Nationality:

*Profession/occupation:

*Possible website(s) with documentation of earlier work:

*Email address:

*Mobile phone/Signal number or user name:
*Which period do you apply for? Do you have a second choice?

*How would you like to spend your residency? Please be as                concrete as possible. Please mention if you would like to use the ceramics studio or a loom.

*Why are you interested in a residency in Kristinestad in particular?

*Particular needs/requirements for your stay and/or your project:

*Have you visited Finland before?
*Have you done a residency before?

*Where did you get to know about the residency?