New studio and networking residency programme in Copenhagen

New studio and networking residency programme in Copenhagen 

  
A collaboration between the Finnish Cultural Foundation, the Finnish Cultural Institute in Denmark and Fonden FABRIKKEN for Kunst og Design  

The Finnish Cultural Foundation and the Finnish Cultural Institute in Denmark are merging their residency programmes into a joint two-month studio and networking residency aimed for Finnish or Finland-based visual artists.   

The purpose of the residency programme is to accelerate the residency artist’s international career by offering curatorial mentoring and organising portfolio meetings with Danish or Denmark‑based professionals in the visual arts field.   

The duration of the residency programme is two months, and will be organised twice a year, in late spring (mid April-mid June) and early autumn (mid August-mid October). The grantees will receive a working grant and a travel grant. More information regarding the contents of the programme can be found on the Finnish Cultural Foundation’s webpage. 

The first open call for the programme will be in August 10-31, 2026.

The residency programme is tailored to the individual needs and practice of each participating artist. Throughout the residency, the artist is supported by a local mentor-curator selected by FABRIKKEN. In addition, 5-6 portfolio review meetings are arranged for each artist, coordinated by the Finnish Cultural Institute in Denmark. These meetings offer the artist an opportunity to discuss their artistic practice with Danish or Denmark-based art professionals, including curators, gallerists, and critics. Artists are expected to prepare for these meetings in advance by ensuring that their portfolio and/or website is up to date and by being ready to present their work. The purpose of the meetings is to support artists in developing their international networks and gaining insight into the Danish and broader international contemporary art field. 

Fonden FABRIKKEN for Kunst og Design in Copenhagen is a natural meeting place for visual artists and designers. It brings together practitioners from different artistic fields at various stages of their careers, from emerging to established professionals. Between 70-80 professional artists and designers work at FABRIKKEN, where they are provided with private studios that are accessible around the clock. In addition, a shared 1,000 m² production and event space is available, as well as basic workshop equipment for artistic work (general wood‑working machine, welding tools, ceramic kiln, spray‑painting booth, printing press).   

N.B. When considering applying for the residency programme, please note that accommodation during the residency takes place in the private home of a Copenhagen‑based artist or curator chosen by FABRIKKEN. This means that kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared.