Residency B28 for Artists and Cultural Practitioners

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026

Residency B28 offers artists and cultural practitioners living in the Nordic Region the opportunity to undertake a funded creative residency on the historic island of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, Finland. Hosted by Nordic Culture Point, the residency provides accommodation, workspace access, and a grant of €700 per week to support living, travel, and material expenses. Residencies can last from 1 to 6 weeks, with four application rounds held each year. The program is open to artists, musicians, writers, curators, cultural producers, researchers, and artisans across all artistic fields, with applications from Indigenous and minority cultural practitioners especially encouraged for this round. What Is Residency B28? Residency B28 is an artist and cultural practitioner residency hosted by Nordic Culture Point on Suomenlinna, a historic island located in Helsinki, Finland. The program provides professionals working across different artistic and cultural disciplines with time and space to focus on creative work while becoming part of an international and Nordic artistic community.

The residency is designed to encourage:

- Creative development - Independent artistic work - Networking - Cultural exchange - Collaboration - Professional development - Interaction with other artists and cultural practitioners Where Is Residency B28 Located? Residency B28 is located in Building B28 on Suomenlinna, the historic sea fortress island in Helsinki. The island provides a distinctive environment away from the pace of a conventional urban workspace while remaining connected to Helsinki’s cultural life. Residents can use the facilities provided within Building B28 and interact with the broader artistic community on the island. Who Can Apply? Residency B28 is intended for professional artists and cultural practitioners who live in the Nordic Region. Eligible professional backgrounds include: - Artists - Musicians - Writers - Curators - Cultural producers - Researchers - Artisans The residency welcomes applicants working across different artistic disciplines. Artistic Fields The program is open to all art fields. Applicants may therefore come from a wide range of artistic and cultural practices, provided their work fits within the residency’s professional scope. The broad disciplinary approach allows the residency to support different forms of creative practice and cultural research. Special Encouragement for Indigenous and Minority Practitioners For this application round, applications from Indigenous and minority cultural practitioners are especially encouraged. This provides an opportunity for practitioners from underrepresented cultural communities to use the residency environment for artistic development, cultural exchange, research, or creative production. What Does the Residency Provide? Selected residents receive access to several facilities within Building B28.

The residency package includes:

- Fully equipped apartment - Public workspaces - Darkroom - Assigned office room - €700 weekly grant These facilities are intended to provide residents with both living accommodation and practical spaces for creative work. Accommodation Each selected resident is provided with a fully equipped apartment within Building B28. The apartment allows residents to live on site during their residency period and focus on their artistic or cultural work. Workspaces and Facilities Residents have access to several work and professional facilities.

These include:

- Public workspaces - A darkroom - An assigned office room The availability of these spaces allows residents to adapt their working environment according to their artistic or research practice. Residency Duration Residency B28 offers flexible residency periods ranging from: 1 to 6 weeks This flexibility allows applicants to select a period that fits their artistic project, research needs, and professional schedule. Four Application Rounds Each Year The program offers four application rounds annually. Multiple application rounds provide artists and cultural practitioners with several opportunities throughout the year to apply for a residency period that suits their needs. Applicants should check the relevant application round and select an appropriate residency period when preparing their application. Residency Grant Each selected residency guest receives a grant of: €700 per week The grant is intended to help cover expenses associated with the residency. It may be used for costs such as: - Living expenses - Travel - Materials - Other expenses related to the residency The grant provides flexible financial support rather than restricting residents to a single expense category. Can Family Members Accompany the Resident? Yes. Family members may accompany the resident during the residency. They can stay with the resident at no additional accommodation cost. However, expenses associated with accompanying family members are not covered by the €700 weekly grant. Residents should therefore consider additional family-related costs when planning their stay. What Is the Purpose of the Residency? Residency B28 provides artists and cultural practitioners with an environment where they can concentrate on creative or professional work while connecting with other members of the artistic community. The residency can be used for activities such as: - Developing an artistic project - Conducting creative research - Writing - Artistic experimentation - Cultural research - Preparing new work - Professional networking - Cross-cultural exchange - Exploring new creative approaches Applicants should have a clear reason for wanting to use the residency period and demonstrate how the environment will contribute to their professional or artistic practice. Why Apply for Residency B28? The residency offers several benefits to Nordic-based artists and cultural professionals.

Key advantages include:

- Funded residency support - Accommodation in a historic Helsinki location - Dedicated