The Titanik A.i.R. open call and programme focus

About the Open Call

In 2026, the Titanik A.i.R. programme will host sound artists/collectives from diverse geopolitical backgrounds with a specific thematic focus on the sonic exploration of new – more ethical – ways of living, thinking and working together by learning from sound as a material phenomenon; inherently connective and connected to listening. We ally with the fact that sound traverses what we might imagine as impenetrable, if not permanent, politico-material boundaries. We are interested in sound as a space of collectivity and community building. We are looking for sonic practices that function as a space-making tool to create mutually challenging and enriching conversations and capacious social spaces for critical thinking.Application period for open call: September 23rd – October 15th 2025. Via this open call Titanik A.i.R. offers two 2-month residency slots: (Jan-Feb) and (Oct-Nov). The other residency periods will be organized via additional open calls launched mutually with our partners later this year.Titanik artist-in-residence programme is happy to host process-based and research-based residencies for artists who work at the intersections of sound and performance arts and are looking for an opportunity to live and work in Turku, Finland. The residency programme aims to provide time and space for artists to focus on their work without the pressure of presenting a final production. However, if the artist wishes to share their work-in-progress in the format of a workshop, an open studio, a performance, a screening, or a talk, we are happy to help organise it.

What is Offered

For the duration of the residency, an artist or a duo is hosted in the working studio (20m2) adjoining the contemporary art space Titanik and its library, located in the city centre of Turku. Residents are welcome to use Titanik’s audiovisual equipment during their stay (availability depends on Titanik’s exhibition programme). The residents are also provided free accommodation in a fully equipped 25m2 studio apartment close to the city center, within walking distance from Titanik. The apartment is suitable for one person or a couple. Titanik will gladly provide invitation and reference letters for the selected applicants.

Requirements

Open to sound artists/collectives from diverse geopolitical backgrounds working at the intersections of sound and performance arts. Applicants should be looking for an opportunity to live and work in Turku, Finland, focusing on process-based and research-based residencies. The apartment is suitable for one person or a couple, but is not wheelchair accessible. Artists must fund their own travel, living and working expenses, including food, transportation, and materials, and take care of necessary insurances.

How to Apply

To apply, send an application including: – Motivation letter (up to one page) describing your residency work plan, your connection to our theme and why you wish to stay with Titanik in Turku. – preferred slot for the residency: (Jan-Feb) / (Oct-Nov) – a link to a sample of recent work (e.g. website/Vimeo/soundcloud) – CV (max. 2 pages). Send your application to titanikgallery@gmail.com as a one single PDF file by 15.10.2025 23:59 (GMT +3). Applications that do not follow the instructions will not be considered. We accept applications only in English. For more information, please, contact Farbod Fakharzadeh at director@arte.fi.