Circolo Scandinavo is a Nordic association based in Rome since 1860.

The organisation enhances a cultural exchange between the Nordic region,

Italy and the rest of world.

During the General Assembly 6 board members were elected.  The new board met for a constituent meeting on 10th June.

Elected Board members: 

Morten Kyndrup (DK - Chair person)

Kristin Aavitsland (NO - Vice Chair person)

Lone Falster (DK)

Ellen Horn (NO)

Tobias Schildfat (SE)

Mårten Westö (FI)

Appointed members:

 Linda Gaarder (NO - representing the Nordic Embassies)

Mikkel Harder (DK - representing the Nordic Institutes)

Jóna Hlíf Halldórsdóttir (IS - representing the Nordic Artist's federations)

The Artist-in-residence programme is opening again progressively from September 2025f. We are still working on the period from January to February 2026and we apologize for the delay!

The Artist-in-residence programme of Circolo Scandinavo offers Nordic artists and cultural professionals from 1 to 3 months accommodation with workspace in a cultural context in Rome for a subsidised fee.

We are opening a new call in October.

You can find more information about the residency here.

(Scholars, journalists and others can apply for shorter stays by writing directly to info@circoloscandinavo.it)