HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programmeresidency
Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027
Travel coveredHousing: Free live/work artist studio at Cable Factory (63 sqm combined living and working studio with kitchenette, sleeping loft, and private bathroom).Family-friendly
- Who Can Apply: Professional Palestinian contemporary artists in Palestine or the diaspora may apply, including collectives. A sustained artistic practice is required, but formal education or exhibition recognition is not.
- The Focus: A 90-day artistic research residency at HIAP Cable Factory in Helsinki runs April 12–July 11, 2027, with no requirement to produce new work or an exhibition.
- The Funding: A EUR 3,600 working grant, return travel and free live/work studio are provided, plus visa and access support. Collectives receive no extra grant or travel budget.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a biography (up to 250 words or 2 minutes), a motivation statement (up to 250 words or 2 minutes), and a portfolio/examples link (max 10 pages or 5 minutes).
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
StipendWorking grant of €3,600
Duration90 days
Program dates12 April – 11 July 2027 (90 days)
LocationHelsinki
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinescontemporary visual arts, interdisciplinary practices
Application notesApply in English via the online form only. Submit biography/professional background and motivation statements (each up to 250 words or two minutes), plus an unrestricted portfolio link (maximum ten pages or five minutes). Audio/video answers must be single continuous takes without editing or added effects, in MP4/MOV or MP3/WAV; state your name and proposal title. Access needs and an optional Access Rider are confidential. HIAP cannot guarantee visas or provide emergency evacuation; flexible arrangements may be discussed with selected artists.
Contactoffice@hiap.fi
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme
Organization based in Helsinki