Research Residencies in Helsinki

Finnish Society of Bioart

Helsinki, Finland

The Finnish Society of Bioart, based in Helsinki, Finland, organizes the Ars Bioarctica residency program at the Kilpisjärvi Biological Station in sub-Arctic Lapland, emphasizing art-science collaborations focused on the Arctic environment. It offers residencies typically lasting 2-4 weeks or one month, open to artists, scientists, and interdisciplinary teams from various disciplines and career stages, with access to labs, field equipment, and living facilities. Additional initiatives include the biannual Field_Notes field lab and partnerships in programs like Learning Materials in Helsinki.

Villa Eläintarha

Helsinki, Finland

Villa Eläintarha is an artist residency program housed in a historic wooden villa built in 1889, located in central Helsinki next to Töölönlahti bay, offering short-term stays for professionals from various art disciplines, culture production, and education. Managed by the Myymälä2 cooperative since in partnership with the City of Helsinki and HIAP, it prioritizes artists invited for specific projects, research, or events by local grassroots organizations, with plans for public events to enhance networking and community access. The residency provides accommodation without dedicated studios, suitable for small-scale work like writing or digital projects, and features 5-6 rooms, shared kitchen, living areas, and laundry facilities.