Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
SÍM Residency offers Nordic and Baltic artists a two-month funded stay in Reykjavik (January–February 2027) with €2,000 stipend, travel costs, materials budget, studio, and meals. Applicants must reside in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, or their territories, hold a bachelor's degree in visual arts or equivalent experience, and commit to the full residency period. Application deadline: October 1, 2026.
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Deadline. October 1, 2026
“1st of October 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. €2,000 stipend + €600 travel + €500 materials + accommodation, studio, meals
“Stipend €2,000 for full period, travel costs €600, material costs €500. Accommodation in shared apartment with private bedroom and private studio. Studio facilities, orientation, curator studio visits, public presentation opportunities, access to workshops (sound recording, Fab Lab, ceramic, textile”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Two months (January 3 – February 28, 2027)
Who can apply. Artists must reside in Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Åland) or Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Iceland residents explicitly excluded. Non-nationals may apply if they have permanent
How they choose.
“SÍM Experts' Committee evaluates applications. Four artists selected. Selection criteria include demonstrated interest in thematic focus, social engagement/collaboration openness, project proposal quality, and environmental responsibility.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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