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title: Titanik A.i.R. 2027
description: Two 2-month sound art residencies in Turku, Finland in 2027, with a 20m2 studio, free accommodation and access to Titanik Radio.
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createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Residency
organization: Titanik / Arte Artists' Association
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/titanik-arte-artists
deadline: "2026-09-20"
location: Titanik, Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
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compensationRange: Free accommodation and studio space; self-financed otherwise — artists fund their own travel, living and working expenses
disciplines:
  - sound art
---

# Titanik A.i.R. 2027

**Hosted by:** Titanik / Arte Artists' Association

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Titanik, Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland | **Deadline:** September 20, 2026

## About This Program

> "Sonic exploration of new, reciprocal ways of living, thinking and working together; sound as a space of collectivity and community building"

Continuing the approach initiated last year, in 2027, the Titanik A.i.R. program will host sound artists/collectives from diverse geopolitical backgrounds with a specific thematic focus on the sonic exploration of new – reciprocal– ways of living, thinking and working together. We want to learn from sound as a material phenomenon; inherently connective and connected to listening. We are interested in sound as a space of collectivity and community building. We are looking for sonic practices that function as a space-making tool to create mutually challenging and enriching conversations and capacious social spaces for critical thinking.
This year, the residents also have the possibility to utilize the newly established Titanik Radio and its broadcasting possibilities as a channel during their residency period.

Titanik artist-in-residence programme is happy to host process-based and research-based residencies for artists who work with sonic practices or at the intersections of sound and other mediums and are looking for an opportunity to live and work in Turku, Finland. The residency programme aims to provide time and space for artists to focus on their work without the pressure of presenting a final production. However, if the artist wishes to share their work-in-progress in the format of a workshop, an open studio, a performance, a screening, or a talk amongst other forms, we are happy to help organise it.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** sound art
- **Note:** Open to sound artists/collectives from diverse geopolitical backgrounds working with sonic practices or at the intersections of sound and other mediums. An artist or a duo is hosted; the apartment is suitable for one person or a couple. Applications accepted only in English.

### Additional Requirements

- Motivation letter (up to one page) describing your residency work plan, your connection to our theme and why you wish to stay with Titanik in Turku.
- preferred slot for the residency: (Aug-Sep) / (Oct-Nov)
- a link to a sample of recent work (e.g. website/online portfolio/Vimeo/soundcloud)
- CV (max. 2 pages)

## Compensation & Benefits

Free accommodation and studio space; self-financed otherwise — artists fund their own travel, living and working expenses

The residency programme is currently self-financed and during their stay, the artists fund their own travel as well as living and working expenses, including food, transportation, and materials. The artist must take care of the necessary insurances and cover the costs of any illness. Titanik will gladly provide invitation and reference letters for the selected applicants and additionally is attempting to raise the funding to offer artist fees and travel support for the selected artist/collectives.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Free accommodation in a fully equipped 25m2 studio apartment close to the city center, within walking distance from Titanik. The apartment is suitable for one person or a couple. Unfortunately, the apartment is not wheelchair accessible.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - A working studio (20m2) adjoining the contemporary art space Titanik and its library, located in the city centre of Turku.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 26, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 20, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 1, 2027
- **Program End:** November 30, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Farbod Fakharzadeh

**Email:** director@arte.fi

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://forms.gle/8gEmgJJ6DUGnWi6d8