Ars Bioarctica residency
Kilpisjärvi
Website
bioartsociety.fi/ars-bioarctica-residency ↗ (opens in a new tab)Disciplines
Research
Founded
2010
Contact information
Finnish Bioart Society
Kaasutehtaankatu 1
FI-00540 Helsinki
info[at]bioartsociety.fi
Accommodation and organization
The residency takes place in the facilities of the Kilpisjärvi Biological Station. It provides the residents with a combined living and working environment.
The Finnish Society of Bioart is organizing the ARS BIOARCTICA RESIDENCY PROGRAM together with the Kilpisjärvi Biological Station of the University of Helsinki.
The accommodation costs for the residency are around 13.- EURO per person per nigh.
How to apply
Application deadline October 30th 2015
Residency
The residency has an emphasis on the Arctic environment and art and science collaboration. It is is open for artists, scientists and art&science research teams.
The Kilpisjärvi Biological Station in the sub-Arctic Lapland offers the residents the same possibilities and infrastructure as its scientists and staff. This includes access to scientific equipment, laboratory facilities, the library and seminar room as well as the usage of field equipment. A dedicated mentor in Kilpisjärvi will familiarize residents with the local environment and customs.