About the Open Call

The Malakta Artist in Residency (AiR) program invites artists and creatives for immersive stays from August to December, with a flexible duration of 1-2 months, tailored to individual artistic needs. Residents gain access to a shared apartment with a private bedroom, a personal workspace, and various shared studios including Studio Toivo, Studio Eila, and the Spray Tower, which serves as a multifunctional space for concerts, performances, and exhibitions. Additionally, workshops for wood, metal, clay, textile, graffiti, graphic print, and a darkroom are available. The program includes professional on-site mentoring from local Malakta artists, matched to the resident's artistic aspirations. Malakta emphasizes a family-friendly environment, welcoming artists with families, and provides facilities like two wood-fired saunas and access to the Malax river for swimming. It encourages a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where artists can engage in community arts activities, realize projects, hold artist talks, and exhibit their work, while also experiencing the unique Ostrobothnian nature and culture. The residency promotes artistic development from initial research to finished works.

What is Offered

Use of a shared apartment with a private bedroom, a personal workspace, access to different shared and specialized studios (Studio Toivo, Studio Eila, Spray Tower), workshops for wood, metal, clay, textile, graffiti, graphic print, and a darkroom. Professional on-site mentoring, use of two saunas, and guidance on facilities. Possibilities to hold artist talks, exhibitions, engage with community arts activities, and realize collaborative projects. Bicycles are available for artists' use.

Requirements

The residency program is open to artists and creatives. Applicants must submit a CV/Resumé, a project plan/artist statement (approx. 500 words) specifying preferred duration and dates, and 6-10 images of work (max 10MB total) or links to online videos.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted all year round by email to air@malakta.fi. Please submit the following: 1. CV/Resumé (doc, pdf) 2. Project plan / artist statement (approximately 500 words) outlining how you wish to spend your time at Malakta, including preferred residency duration and dates. 3. 6-10 images of work (max 10mb files in total) or links to online videos. Selected applicants will be notified by email.