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.

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Deadline 19th of July 2026
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ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMME

The Artist-in-residence programme of Circolo Scandinavo offers Nordic artists and cultural professionals accommodation with workspace in a cultural context in Rome for a subsidised fee. Read more about the programme here. 

Scholars, journalists and others can apply for shorter stays by writing directly to [email protected]

In September 2025 Circolo Scandinavo's Artist-in-residence programme officially opened again after a long period without funding. 

In 2025 we recieved a total of 200 applications. 25 artists representing all the Nordic countries, different ages and a variety of artistic disciplines were offered a stay in Rome between September and February.  

During the autumn we had the opportunity to expand our premises with a 4th floor apartment in the same building. The new facilities include 3 additional bed and work rooms as well large common spaces. 

You can find more information about the residency here.

WHO'S AT CIRCOLO IN May 2026?

Artists in residence: 

Jesus Herrera Martinez  (Denmark/ Visual Arts)

Stefan Thorsson (Sweden/ Music)

Marcus Modh (Sweden/ Curator)

Therese Bakkevoll (Norway/ Literature)

Astrid Hansen (Denmark/ Cinema)

Guests: 

Mille Bostedt (Sweden/ Performing Arts, short-term residency, Konstnärsnämnden) 

Albin Hillervik (Sweden/ Curator) 

Jenny Frøslee (Sweden/ Architect) 

Daniel Harnertz (Sweden/ Journalist & Poet)

Mikko Ketovuori (Finland/ Researcher & Author) 

Heli Ketovuori (Finland/ Teaching & Research) 

Affiliated: 

Helena Heymowska (Sweden/ Architecture) 

Giulia Fiocca/ Stalker (Italy/ Public Art & Architecture) 

Lorenzo Romito/ Stalker (Italy/ Public Art & Architecture) 

Vera Gjermundsen (Norway/ Cultural manager) 

Ina Thordén (Sweden/ Urban studies)

Read more about our artists in resicidence!

 Link to our Artist interviews.