Ukraine Solidarity Residencies Programme
THIS PAGE CONTAINS THE KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOLIDARITY RESIDENCIES, WE WILL KEEP UPDATING THIS PAGE AS MORE DETAILS BECOME AVAILABLE
Ukraine Solidarity Residencies Programme offers residencies and accommodation for Ukrainian and Ukraine-based artists and art professionals that have been affected by the war in Ukraine. The aspirations of the collaboration are to promote solidarity by establishing sustainable support networks and finding the means for Ukrainian artists to continue their practices.
The current partners of the programme are:
AARK, Art Centre Salmela, Fairres, Goethe-Institut Finnland, HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme, Nelimarkka Museum, Pro Artibus, The Finnish Illustration Association Kuvittajat, The Finnish Darkroom Association and Värtsilä Artist Residency. The continuation of the programme in 2024-2025 is possible due to the support the Ministry of Education and Culture, Goethe-Institut Finnland and Nordic Culture Point.
USRP SUPPORTED ARTISTS
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Living conditions / Basic Information
The residencies are located in various places, mostly around southern Finland. Accommodation, and travel costs of the residents are covered as part of the program and a working grant is provided. The residency period offered is 3-6 months with the possibility of continuation up to 12 months. The residencies can host a single artist or artist with family members (up to 4 people).
USRP Network Members / Residency Collaborators
Art Centre Salmela provides each resident artist with a private room and a separate studio for working. Common spaces include a kitchen, bathrooms, and a living room. The studios and bedrooms may be shared among multiple artists as agreed ahead of time. There are 1-4 artist’ in residence at a given time.
Fairres is an Eco Art Residency located in the Finnish town of Porvoo. The residence consists of a 45m² semi-detached house with its own garden and a separate 15m² workspace with 24/7 access. Fairres AiR can offer the resident a silent retreat or collaboration with the Porvoo cultural scene.
HIAP offers solidarity residencies in two Helsinki locations; Suomenlinna island and the Cable factory. Both locations offer furnished apartments and studio options as well as access to HIAP’s facilities. Families are welcome at both locations. More information about the residency programme and locations here.
Nelimarkka Artist Residency is maintained by Nelimarkka Museum and is located in a nice quiet place close to the centre of Alajärvi. The two-storey residency building was designed by famous architect Alvar Aalto in 1926. On the main floor there is a gallery space, the second floor is solely for the artist’s use and consists of two private rooms and a large shared studio along with a shared kitchen and laundry facilities, The residency also provides bicycles.
Värtsilä Artist Residency located in the North Karelia region of Finland offers accommodation, studio space and an artist material allowance. The artist are accommodated in private apartments and there is a priority towards hosting artists with families.
Solidarity Residencies have a limited number of open residency spots for 2025
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More information about the current and past collaborators
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