KulttuuriKauppila
Ii
Website
www.kulttuurikauppila.fi ↗ (opens in a new tab)Disciplines
Visual arts, Music & sound art, Literature, Performing arts, Design, Research, Handicraft, Arts journalism, Architecture, Ceramics, Media, Curating, Other
researchers
Founded
2006
Contact information
KulttuuriKauppila, Kauppilantie 15, 91100 Ii
Tel +358 50 3950 313
info@kulttuurikauppila.fi
Merja Briñón
Executive director
merja.brinon@kulttuurikauppila.fi
+358 50 3950 313
Address
Kauppilantie 15, FIN-91100 Ii
Accommodation and organization
Art Centre KulttuuriKauppila works to improve the position of visual artists in northern Finland and create international connections in the field of art. KulttuuriKauppila runs an international artist residency, produces the Art Ii Biennale and Valto Pernu Photo Marathon and provides ateliers for local artists. The centre aims to improve artists’ skills, belongs to international art networks and produces an international art-education programme for schools of Ii. KulttuuriKauppila participates in cultural policy on a practical level and believes that creativity is a key to wellbeing on both the individual and collective levels.
The residency is located in an idyllic cultural heritage site by the river Iijoki and is surrounded by an active village community. The fully furnished residency space includes two private rooms with a shared studio space and kitchen, making it comfortable for individual artists as well as artist groups. The location is far enough from traffic for peace and quiet, yet near enough to transportation that cultural events in Oulu can be reached conveniently.
How to apply
You may apply to one or both programmes with the form that can be found at: https://kkair.artcurator.io
The application deadline is 30 April 2019 at 16:00 EEST for residency periods in 2020.
Fill in the application form and attach your CV and portfolio as a PDF. You will also be asked to share your motivation to apply. Prepare a short project plan with one picture. The send button will become available when you have completed all the mandatory fields marked with an asterisk.
The KulttuuriKauppila jury makes the selection of the residency artists.The selected applicants will be informed personally and the selections will be published on our website and social media channels.
For more information visit our website: www.kulttuurikauppila.fi/en/residency/ or contact us: kulttuurikauppila(a)gmail.com
Residency
KulttuuriKauppila Art Centre, located in the municipality of Ii in Northern Finland, offers two residency programmes that allow artists explore and develop their artistic practice, collaborate with locals and be inspired by the surrounding environment. Art professionals, such as artists, curators and researchers are welcome to apply to the KulttuuriKauppila residency programmes.
The KulttuuriKauppila Artist-in-Residence (KK AiR) programme offers artists a unique environment to focus on their artistic practice and research. The KulttuuriKauppila Artist-in-Community programme (KK AiC) hosts socially engaged art projects that give artists an opportunity to work with the surrounding community and build co-operation with relevant local actors.
The residency period will be tailored for each artist or artist group according to the artists’ own project plan. We are happy to facilitate interaction with the local community. On the application form, applicants can let us know about their interests, such as having an exhibition or hosting a masterclass.
The duration of the stay can vary between one and six months. The rent of the residence room is 300 € per month per artist and 450 € per month for artist couples. A booking fee 100€ will be charged after the confirmation of the residency period. The booking fee will be compensated in the rent but not refunded if the residency period is cancelled.