Can materials create alliances on their own? Can materiality speak for itself or is it just a tool for the artist? How can the conversation between body and material be conducted? Do materials have an inherent performativity? Given the human need to form alliances, it is interesting to look at it from the perspective of materials.
The project takes off during GIBCA Extended with a series of lectures linked to the theme. There we examine the relationship of materials to the performative and how it is used in different artistic practices. Through the lectures, we dive into different artistic practices and lay a multifaceted foundation for the rest of the project. The lectures are available for artists in residency digitally.
The residency runs from February 1-28 2026 and is intended to be an arena for renewal and experimentation. Participants are encouraged to start from their own practice but be open to incorporating new elements through cross-pollination from other participants and previous lectures. We emphasize diversity and the possibility of intersectional interactions in the application process. Artists whose sole purpose is to produce based on finished ideas for an upcoming exhibition will not be prioritized. All our workshops and studios will be available and a prerequisite for participation is that you have knowledge of any of these to be able to work independently. Flexible attendance during the residency will not be an option as on-site exchange between artists will be a priority. To promote the exchange, we have studio talks once a week where all artists participate and we go through where in the process each one is. We have found this to be very rewarding as the group can work together on problem solving and development.
The residency ends with a public event February 28-March 1. This can be seen as a kind of presentation of the entire project where participating artists themselves are involved in designing the framework for how the presentation is done. Here we encourage collaboration, curiosity and development while being sensitive to those who are interested in a more traditional exhibition model.
KKV-B offers:
- Grant of SEK 14,000 plus exhibition fee of SEK 3,800.
- Reimbursement of material costs SEK 1,000 (Suppliers of stone and clay are available in the local area, other materials we recommend that you buy or order in advance.)
- Reimbursement of travel expenses against receipt (max SEK 2,500). We encourange to choose the most environmentally friendly alternative.
- Private room with access to shared kitchen, laundry, shower and toilet. (Pets are welcome in some rooms. Family is welcome to visit at their own expense.)
- Access to any of our workshops for ceramics, tuft, textiles, stone, metal, graphics, photography, wood and studio space. For more information about our workshops see our website.
- One year free membership in KKV-B.
Participating artist is responsible for:
- Food
- Materials
- Any shipping for materials and artwork you worked on during the residency.
Applicants must:
- Be a professional artist and resident in one of the Nordic or Baltic countries.
- Work with materials in some way and have sufficient knowledge to work independently in one of our workshops.
- Participate in a digital meeting at the end of 2025 and be on site at KKV-B February 1 – March 1, 2026.
You apply by submitting a single PDF in the form below that contains:
- Name, e-mail, phonenumber.
- Short presentation of you and your artistry.
- Indicate which workshop you would like to work in (which workshop you have sufficient knowledge to work independently in) and why the residency would be important to you. You may also describe if there is anything within your artistic practice that you would like to develop or explore.
- CV
- Pictures of previous work.
Application deadline Oktober 1 2025
Do you have any questions? Send e-mail to kristin@kkv-b.se
Arranged with support from Kulturrådet and Västra Götalandsregionen.