When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 2 November 2026.

Residency

Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027

Name: Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027
Start: 2026-10-12
End: 2026-11-02
Location: Helsinki, Finland

HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme · Helsinki, Finland

Deadline: Nov 2
Award: €3,600 working grant, free live/work artist studio, travel to and from artist's home (1 trip), visa support
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to professional Palestinian contemporary artists residing in Palestine or the diaspora. Artists and arts practitioners from all disciplines are welcome. Collectives are welcome, but no extra residency fees or additional travel budget are provided. Family members are welcome, and there is one pet-friendly studio.
Location: Helsinki, Finland

Discipline

Digital

About

HIAP and Sumud invite Palestinian contemporary artists to apply for a three-month residency in Helsinki during Spring 2027. This residency, part of the Ukraine Solidarity Residency Programme, provides a free live/work studio at Cable Factory, a €3,600 working grant, and travel support. The focus is on providing time and space for artistic research and dialogue with the local art scene, without requiring the production of new works or an exhibition output. Visa support is available, but emergency evacuation support is not.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027?: Open to professional Palestinian contemporary artists residing in Palestine or the diaspora. Artists and arts practitioners from all disciplines are welcome. Collectives are welcome, but no extra residency fees or additional travel budget are provided. Family members are welcome, and there is one pet-friendly studio.
What does Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027 offer?: €3,600 working grant, free live/work artist studio, travel to and from artist's home (1 trip), visa support
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 2 November 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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