Welcome to RaumArs Artist in Residence Programme!

  
Art House RaumArs has one of the oldest residences in Finland, which was established in 1997, and a gallery that opened in 2025\. In the international residency, professionals from different artistic fields can work either on community art or independent projects. Curators, researchers and families are also welcomed. Selection is based on a high-quality work plan, which must be implemented during the visit in Rauma or elsewhere in Satakunta. 

  
As a rule, applications for a residency are made in the spring for the year following the application. Each year, 7–15 guest artists or working couples are selected for the residency. An artist can apply for either a residency or a residency and exhibition time. 

  
RaumArs promotes the cultural offering of the region by producing interesting and high quality art projects open to all. Our activities are based on extensive cooperation with art and cultural institutions, other associations, artists and individuals. RaumArs is always ready to help its artists to network and create the best possible framework for their art.

_Independent artists working outside community arts pay the modest rent listed per month._ 

  
**Artists who carry out a community art project will receive free accommodation in one bedroom, travel expenses and material allowance for the project up to 100 €/month upon receipt. RaumArs will provide assistance with the implementation of the art project if needed.** The Board of Directors of RaumArs decides on the fees or no fees for any exhibition related to the art project.

* Community artists are entitled to one bedroom free of charge.
* A group of 3–4 people can also apply with a community art project, in which case the apartment is free of charge.

  
**Compensation for materials/production money for a community art project**

* The expenses to be covered (materials, equipment rental, etc.) must be related to the project mentioned in the application and carried out during the residency.
* Because the production funding is linked to a community art project, the artist should discuss the acquisition of materials with the executive director.
* The money is given, when receipts have been scanned into a PDF and sent to both the Executive Director and the Chair. The Executive Director can also purchase the necessary materials. The receipts must show what has been purchased, including materials purchased e.g. from individuals or before the residency for the project.

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