Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
HIAP offers Australian artists a free three-month residency on Suomenlinna Island in Helsinki, including $15,000 and live-work space. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents working as individual artists. The next deadline is September 15, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“Applications close Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 3:00pm (AEST). Notification date: early December 2026. Must be registered in application system minimum two business days prior to closing date.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $15,000 grant + residency on Suomenlinna island
“$15,000 grant; furnished atelier apartment (~80 sqm) with living and working space on Suomenlinna Island or at Cable Factory cultural complex; wireless internet; bedding and towels provided; access to facilities, equipment, weekly community meetings, and HIAP Open Studios event.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Three months. Residency dates: 12 April – 4 July 2027 or 16 August – 14 November 2027.
Who can apply. Australian citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only. Must be a practicing artist or arts worker applying as an individual (not groups/organisations). Cannot have submitted another HIAP application in the same round, have overdue gran
How they choose.
“Industry advisors and Creative Australia staff assess applications according to Quality (artistic practice, vision, motivation), Viability (feasibility, realistic planning), and Impact (career development, professional networks). Highly competitive.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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