The next call for the Artist-in-residence programme will open soon (Period May- October) with the deadline 15th of November. The Application form will request a project description, CV/Portfolio. The link to the form will open shortly!

One of the main activities of Circolo Scandinavo is to provide interdisciplinary residence programmes focused on art and culture, mainly open to professionals from all artistic and cultural fields. Scholars in the arts and the humanities also have the possibility to apply for a stay. The residency offers time and space to develop free research and artistic production, but also encourages meetings with other cultures and disciplines.

Since the 1970's Circolo Scandinavo has offered an interdisciplinary residency programme for artistic and cultural practitioners connected to the Nordic region. The main residence programme has been funded by support from the Nordic Council of Ministers and several national private funds.

Artists and cultural professionals can apply for a stay in the premises in Rome for one to three months with a creative or artistic research project. For this period, the residence costs are supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers and Svenska Kulturfonden in Finland, and the selected artists and cultural professionals will pay a subsidised fee of 700-1000 euros/month, depending on the room and the length of the stay. 

The granted scholarship includes cultural activities and events, assistance and curated collaborations. Our organisation promotes Nordic artists in Italy by collaborating and networking with the Italian and international public, artists and cultural institutions in Rome. The staff takes the residents' wishes into consideration and arranges collaborations, meetings and events accordingly.

In addition to the main Artist-in-residence programme, we can offer specific residences financed by specific grants, project funding or collaborations with Nordic institutions. In 2024 and 2025, we have been able to offer a residence grant to five Finnish artists thanks to the support from Konstsamfundet and the Finnish Cultural Foundation. A collaboration with Norske billedkunstnere allows Norwegian visual artists to receive a travel grant if they are selected for a stay at Circolo Scandinavo. The Director and the Board are currently working on finding more grants and collaborations to offer new grants during the coming years.

Scholars, journalists and others are welcome to apply for a stay at Circolo Scandinavo by writing directly to info@circoloscandinavo.it

We are working to find financial support that will allow us to open a new call for the Artist-in-residence programme in the autumn 2025. 

Application

The application for the Artist-in-residency must be submitted during the Open Call periods through a compulsory online application form (the link to the application form is displayed above). Due to administrative procedures, applicants are kindly requested to fill in the application form in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian or English. The applicant must state their motivation for applying for residency and include the listed obligatory attachments. The nature of the work that the artist wishes to undertake must be described and enclosed in the application form. The applicant is requested to provide information about any special technical requirements, additional workspace or specific expectations.

OBS: Attachments will not be returned to the applicant!

Evaluation

Once the application has closed, all successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with the total number of applicants. The evaluation is assessed by a committee consisting of professional experts within the fields of art, science and culture. Applications are assessed by quality and the project’s relevance to Italy and Rome. From the shortlisted applicants, the final residency schedule is then built on a diversity of origins, age and artistic disciplines. 

The selected artists will receive an offer via email. Note that the offer is for a specific period and a specific room, which cannot be changed. 

Accomondation

We offer a modern residency in a house from 1936 for artists from all Nordic countries located in the beautiful and calm area of the Aventine hill. The building includes original interiors, but as the house is an old building located in a historical area, the standard is not the same as in Northern Europe. Our facility is newly renovated and has a large garden, a terrace, living room spaces and a library at the residents' disposal. All residents share in total of two kitchens, which everyone is responsible for. Since autumn 2025, we have expanded our premises with a 4th floor in the same building. On the 4th floor, there are 3 beds and workrooms as well as larger common spaces. The rooms are all equipped with air conditioning and wi-fi. 

OBS! Due to an old building and its construction, we are sad to inform you that we cannot offer longer residencies for people with greater accessibility needs.  If there are any other special needs due to health or specific work conditions, please do not forget that it has to be stated in the application. 

Practical information

Upon arrival, all residents will receive relevant information about their stay. This document will be handed out and available in the room as well. 

Towels and bed sheets will be provided by Circolo. The residents will have access to a washing machine. In the kitchen, residents can find all the necessary basic equipment. Although we occasionally host communal dinners, residents are responsible for preparing their own meals and maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen. We have a cleaning assistant every Monday and Thursday who cleans the common spaces and the bathrooms. However, the residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms during their stay and before departure. 

Remember that during the winter period, it can be humid and therefore feel cold inside the house, and the heating distribution is limited. Make sure to bring warm sweaters and woollen socks/slippers. 

Arrival and travel 

It is important that the residents inform the staff about their arrival and departure times via email well in advance. If the arrival at Circolo Scandinavo is after 21.00, we cannot guarantee that someone will be able to open the same evening. If there are any delays or issues, we also need to be informed. We will provide more info on how to get to Circolo upon arrival. 

Additional guests in the same room: 25 euros/ night. 

An additional cost of 35 euros will be applied as a yearly membership fee for Guests connected to Circolo. Artist in Residence will automatically become members for free.

Below you can find some links to funds where you can apply

for travel grants.