kaamos residency
Know before you apply
- Artists wanting unstructured research time
- Practices engaging local communities
- Artists drawn to northern winter landscapes
- Travel costs paid by artist
- Artist talk expected during stay
- No fixed programme or required outcome
KAAMOS Residency
November–February · Darkness · Focus · Research
A season for turning inward, slowing down and giving your practice space to deepen.
There is no fixed programme and no expected outcome. You decide what your residency needs to be. You can use the time to develop a new body of work, research an idea, write, experiment, rest, reconnect with your practice or simply spend uninterrupted time with your creative process.
As we at Malakta are specialized in community arts, we encourage projects that engage surrounding communities. And of course we would like to hear your artist talk during your stay.
Located in the peaceful Finnish countryside, Malakta sits beside a river, within cycling distance of the sea and surrounded by forests, fields and open northern landscapes. Malakta is an inspiring, communal and family-friendly environment where artists, residents and local people cross paths.
We value a human, welcoming and connected approach to residency life. Our community is active throughout the week, and we are happy to help residents connect with people, networks and resources relevant to their work. You are welcome to work independently while also becoming part of the life around Malakta — at your own pace.