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
Click here for more info and to access the application

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. 

Emmy Loft som delvis gjorde en praktik, men även en datainsamling vid Circolo Scandinavo i Rom, har nu skrivit en masteruppsats om biblioteket och dess historia. Vi har nu glädjen att dela med oss av detta. Följ länken nedan för att läsa mer. 

Klicka här för att läsa Emmy Lofts mastertuppsats om Circolos samlingar.