This open call is for Ukrainian and Ukraine-based artists to undertake residencies in Finland in 2027. The open call is part of the Ukraine Solidarity Residencies Programme, supported by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
Residencies will be hosted amongst the USRP partner network in Finland. The partners for the programme in 2027 are HIAP, Art Centre Salmela, Vantaa Artists Association, Värtsilä Art House, Nelimarkka Museum, Fairres and AARK.
This call is for residencies between January – July 2027. Residencies are offered for between 1 and 3 months with the possibility of extension.
Residencies can host a single artist and some residencies can host artists with family members (up to 4 people).
This call is for professional Ukrainian or Ukraine-based artists and arts practitioners who have been affected by the war. Artists and arts practitioners from all disciplines are welcome to apply.
Support
- Free living and working space
- Travel to and from the artists home (one return trip)
- Working grant of 1,200 EUR per month
- A small access budget for disabled artists is available for the residency.
