Art in Lov is calling for applications for their artist-in-residence programme ‘A Critical View on Plastic’, from 5 March to 5 June 2025. During these three months, the selected artist(s) will develop work or a body of works for an exhibition shown in parallel to the Loviisa Town Museum’s exhibition on the history of plastic production in Loviisa.
Loviisa Town Museum’s upcoming exhibition discusses how plastic became a part of the local residents’ everyday lives and how the plastic industry blossomed in the region of Loviisa after the end of the Second World War. The organisers encourage artistic projects that address the theme of ‘Sustainability’, defined as meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. This includes not only environmental but also social and economic sustainability.
The exhibition will take place in the museum’s summer exhibition spaces, located in the vaulted grey stone cellar of the museum building, featuring red brick and plaster walls and a sand floor. Works exhibited here will be exposed to high humidity, so the space is not suitable for works on paper or other humidity-sensitive materials.
Artists can work independently or in collaboration. Local artists may also apply to work in partnership with an specific international artist. Projects that engage the local community, such as workshops or public events, are encouraged. If artists plan to work with the community, they must include details about previous experience with such projects.
Residency benefits:
- Free accommodation
- Travel expenses: up to 200 EUR (or up to 400 EUR if less fossil fuel consuming options are chosen)
- Artist fee: 800 EUR/month for resident artists. Local artists can receive up to 800 EUR/month, depending on the time spent on the project.
- Material expenses: 200 EUR – 400 EUR/artist.