Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, Artist in Residence -program
Turku
Website
www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en/contact/artist-in-residence ↗ (opens in a new tab)Disciplines
Visual arts
Founded
2011
Contact information
Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum
tel. 0207 181 654 / hannele.lehtonen@aboavetusarsnova.fi
Accommodation and organization
The Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum offers an Artist in Residence program in Turku. The museum focuses on the cultural heritage of medieval Finland as well as that of contemporary art.
The artist is provided a working space free of charge. The working space is 35 m² and it is located approx. 3 km from the centre of Turku in a building completed in 2010. The working space is not suitable for metal sculpting or development of analog photography.
The artist pays for working materials, maintenance and travel expenses. For the duration of the program, it is possible to rent an unfurnished flat in the same building where the studio/working space is located.
How to apply
Written applications throughout the year. For futher information on applications and selection see the website of the museum.
Residency
The period of residence can vary from 3 to 8 months according to the residence application.
Each year upon invitation one artist in residence is offered an opportunity to exhibit works in the museum’s Takkahuone Gallery (26m²). Duration of the exhibition is 1 to 3 months.