Art residency in Denmark, for international artists, Kunstkollektivet 8B program
The Artist-in-residence programme at 8B is intended for younger artists and designers within textile and ceramic, who wish to develop on a professional and personal level.This particular open call is directed at textile designers working with sustainable design and local ressources.
Duration of residency
minimum 3 months and maximum 8 months
Accommodation
Kunstkollektivet 8B is located in the countryside in beautiful surroundings. As a resident of 8B you will be assigned a private room, shared bathroom kitchen and lounge. The will be between three and four other residents in 8B, working with either textile design/ art or ceramic.
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
we have fully equipped textile studios for weaving, felting, plant dying, machine knitting, tufting, sewing.
Studio / Workspace
As a resident of 8B you will have access to a workshop space and the equipment that you need.
Fees and support
The projects includes free stay in the residency between four and eight months and an honorarium of 3300 €.
Expectations towards the artist
As a part of your stay you are expected to work together with three other textile designers, the local wool spinning mill and village people from eight villages on developing in all 16 designs for local wool garments and/ or household interior. There will also be plenty of opportunities to work on you own project.
Application information
We have an application form on our homepage which should be filled in.
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