Here we have listed different recidency opportunities located in Finland especially suitable for circus and dance artists. The recidencies are all very different so for more updated information, we encourage you visit the organiser’s webpage or contact the organiser.
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Check also: Finnish Artist Residency Network
DANCE
Barker theatre’s recidency
Barker is the stage for independent art in Turku. The theatre offers residency opportunities during the summer season (aimed at dance artists living or working in Finland).
TURKU ⚫ DANCE
Kutomo residency
Ehkä production’s residency is located in the Contemporary Art Space Kutomo. Recidency program is ongoing and the selections are made through open call.
TURKU ⚫ DANCE
TSC:n residencies
Tero Saarinen Company’s residencies’ objective is to serve as a platform for multidisciplinary experiments and to support especially freelance-based artists and collectives.
HELSINKI ⚫ DANCE
JoJo residency
JoJo – Oulu Dance Center offers recidency opportunities for dance professionals throughout the year.
OULU ⚫ DANCE
Routa residency
Part of its residency program, Routa offers space for training at Generaattori stage as well as opportunities for premiere or work-in-progress performances. Residency period 1-2 weeks /company or artist.
KAJAANI ⚫ DANCE
Old Mine Residency
Unique residency opportunity for artists and researchers in the Outokumpu Old Mine area.
OUTOKUMPU ⚫ DANCE, CIRCUS
SIRKUS
Cirko’s residency
Annually, Cirko – Center for New Circus offers space from 15 to 20 artists and companies for 2-4 weeks. Selections are made through open call.
HELSINKI ⚫ CIRCUS
Flow Productions
Flow production’s offers annually at least one residency period leading to a premiere.
OULU ⚫ SIRKUS
Race Horse Company
Race Horse Company, together with Agit-Cirk and Linnanmäki Circus School, has a circus space for residency and performance activities. Ask more about the residency opportunities from RHC!
HELSINKI ⚫ CIRCUS
Nietos ry
Residency activities for artists in different disciplines from physical theatre to circus, puppet theatre and dance. Website coming later.
SUOMUSJÄRVI ⚫ CIRCUS, DANCE
Hiljaisuus / Silence Residency
The Silence residency is an international multidisciplinary residency for artists focusing on performing arts.
KITTILÄ ⚫ CIRCUS, DANCE
Piste Collective
Piste Collective rents out Sipola11 art space in Rovaniemi. Ask more about the opportunities for short residency periods from the Collective.
ROVANIEMI ⚫ CIRCUS
Blind Gut Company
Blind Gut Company rents out sports hall in beautiful village of Teijo. Possibility for accommodation next to the hall.
ROVANIEMI ⚫ CIRCUS
Circus School KUU
Circus School KUU offers their premises for artist residencies. Residency periods are from one to two weeks (also longer periods are negotiable).
KOKKOLA ⚫ CIRCUS
Sirkus Faktori
Sirkus Faktori offers residency opportunities for circus professionals in months. Check out the pricing from the website!
ORIVESI ⚫ CIRCUS
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Arteles
Inetrnational, thematic residency programs
for artists, writers & creative individuals.
HÄMEENKYRÖ ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY
ESKUS
Summer residency opportunities for international and Finnish artists and companies. Also thematic residencies (in 2023: for curators).
HELSINKI ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Kolin Ryynänen
The Koli Cultural Society is a small group of people living at Koli village, taking care of the residence ant wanting to make Koli´s fine landscapes well-known also for the foreign artists.
KOLI ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Saari Residence
The Saari Residence, maintained by Kone Foundation, is a residence located in Mynämäki, Southwest Finland, for artists of all disciplines and nationalities.
MYNÄMÄKI ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Platform
Platform is an artist-run initiative founded in the year of 2000. Platform holds a project room and a residency programme in Vasa, Finland. The aim of Platform is to promote, show and be part of producing international contemporary art..
VAASA ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY
RaumArs
RaumArs hosts an international artist residency, where artists from different fields carry out community and participatory art projects, workshops, events and performances with local communities, groups and individuals.
RAUMA ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY
KulttuuriKauppila
KulttuuriKauppila Artist-in-Residence (KKAiR) offers artists time and space to focus on their artistic practice and research in a close-to-nature facility.
II ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Haihatus
Haihatus is an inspiring, relaxed, and international working residence which has hosted artists from all around the globe for over a decade. YDuration of residencies is usually 1-3 full calendar months.
JOUTSA ⚫ MULTIDISCIPLINARY