This is an open call to invite an ITALY-BASED artist working with photography for a fully funded one-month residency culminating in a solo exhibition in Gothenburg, in early 2025.
DEADLINE: September 20, 2024 at 23:59
WHO CAN APPLY
Italy-based artists (regardless of nationality) working with photography. This also includes multidisciplinary artists who involve photography as part of their practice. To get the most out of the residency, the artist must be comfortable communicating in English.
RESIDENCY DATES
25 February–25 March, 2025 (we are flexible in shifting the period slightly if needed)
WHAT THE ARTIST RECEIVES
- Final solo exhibition
- Artist fee: €800
- Travel compensation: €350
- Production fee: €300
- Free studio space at Kulturhuset Bergsjön
- Free accommodation
- Free access to Göteborgs Bildverkstad, collective workshop for image production
- Mentorship sessions with artist and curator Oscar Ramos
- Curatorial support by Stefano Conti
- Possibility of carrying out gallery visits, artist talks, attending openings, etc.
- A lot of nature and meatballs 🙂
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Local transportation, shipping of artworks, subsistence, insurance.
STUDIO AND ACCOMMODATION
The studio is at Kulturhuset Bergsjön, a new cultural center located on the outskirts of Gothenburg and easily reachable in 30 minutes by tram. It comprises a library, a café, and ateliers where locals can take part in ceramic workshops or collective readings.
The studio consists of a private simple room equipped with Wi-Fi, a table, a chair, wall space to pin sketches and notes. In the building, there is also a movie room where you can project videos and hold presentations. Keep in mind that Kulturhuset Bergsjön is open to the public, so there are people walking around the building, attending performances, reading books and such. Your room is private and has a door. You are welcome to work there daily 10:00–18:00.
P.S. ‘Bergsjön’ literally translates to ‘The Mountain Lake’ and is named after the lake with the same name in the district. The forests around Kulturhuset Bergsjön are really beautiful.
The accommodation is easily reachable by public transportation from the studio.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need information about the accessibility of the buildings.
SOLO EXHIBITION
During the residency, the artist is expected to work towards an exhibition at Kulturhuset Bergsjön open between March 22–April 7, 2025. The exhibition may include both old and new works, work-in-progress and finished pieces. We encourage the artist to see this moment as an opportunity for experimentation.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The residency is intended to be self-directed, so you are expected to be independent in your practice. However, you will be given a programme with scheduled meetings to discuss the progress of your work with the mentor. Stefano is always available for any need and will help you familiarize with the city and local art scene, create new contacts and give you suggestions for exploring the surrounding nature.
There are no other artists in residence at your time. However, at the co-working space Bildverkstad you will surely meet other artists.
You will need to take the tram daily to reach your studio.
In March the weather in Gothenburg is often miserable, with rain and clouds. When we are lucky, it’s sunny. The temperature is between 4–10°. Please, bring some Italian sun with you.
JURY AND SELECTION PROCESS
The jury consists of:
Stefano Conti, founder of SWIT.
Gloria Pasotti, artist-in-residence 2024.
In October, three artists will be invited for an interview with us. After that, only one will be granted the residency and will receive a binding contract to sign. By the end of October, all the applicants will receive notification of their application results.
We take into consideration the strength and quality of the artistic practice, the relevance of the proposed project to our specific programme and its feasibility within the one-month frame.
OUR PARTNERS
Kulturhuset Bergsjön
The new cultural center located on the outskirts of Gothenburg. Here, people can borrow books, read newspapers, use computers, create ceramics, record music in the music studio, and visit exhibitions. The cultural center has several group rooms and study areas. There are also stages for music, dance, and a theater.
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Göteborgs Bildverkstad
A collective workshop for image production. Here you will have access to equipment for scanning, editing, printing, bookbinding, and much more. To see the full equipment list, visit their website.
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Oscar Ramos
Gothenburg-based Mexican artist, curator, and co-director at the contemporary art platform NSFW. He is the mentor for SWIT Residency 2025.
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Stefano Conti
Gothenburg-based Italian artist and founder of SWIT.
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DO YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Reach out at switplatform@gmail.com
The residency project has been selected under conditions by Culture Moves Europe, a project funded by the European Union and implemented by Goethe-Institut
In collaboration with
Cover image: Higab Hans Ekestang