Welcome to Luleå, a vibrant city located in northern Sweden, just below the Arctic Circle and part of the Arctic Sweden and Sápmi region. In Spring 2025, Region Norrbotten’s art developer, in collaboration with KKV Luleå and the art magazine Loosenart, invites photographers (artists and journalists alike) to apply for a 6-week production residency.
Residency Details
During the residency, the selected photographer will have access to a studio space at KKV Luleå, an artist collective equipped with various machines and workshops. This setup fosters collaboration and networking with regional artists and professionals. Additionally, trips and study visits within the region can be organized based on the artist’s preferences and research interests.
As part of the residency, the photographer will also be invited to give a presentation on their artistic work to local audiences.
KKV Luleå is one of Sweden’s largest artist collective studios. It is fully equipped with creative labs, including a photographic workshop with studio lighting, a camera with a tripod, various Adobe programs, an A3 photo printer, and photo paper.
We offer
- Tax-free Scholarship: SEK 20,000.
- Support for Materials/Travel Costs: Up to SEK 15,000.
- Accommodation: A studio-apartment located in central Luleå.
- Workspace: A studio at KKV Luleå.
- Custom activities based on the artist’s interests.
- A chance to showcase some works produced during the residency at Millepiani space in Rome (Italy) in Autumn 2025.
- The potential for one of the residency works to be purchased and added to Region Norrbotten’s art collection.
Eligibility
- Resident of an EU country.
- Professional visual artist with at least 5 years of experience.
Desirable
- Freelance status with own company.
- Interest or experience working in the Arctic.
Application Requirements
Attach:
- a CV
- a motivation letter explaining why you want to join the Luleå residency and what you plan to work on (max 1500 words).
- a portfolio including up to 5 projects, with a maximum of 3 images per project.
- Links to your website/ social Media/ previous projects…
- Contact Information
And send the an e-mail to: konstsamlingarna@norrbotten.se by deadline of November 15, 2024 (midnight).
Decisions will be announced by mid-December 2024.
Production Residency application guidelines
Deadline: 15 November 2024
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