DIVA – Artist-in-residence program in Denmark

Next Application deadline: August 15 2008
To promote creative exchange between Danish and foreign artists and art institutions, The Danish Arts Council has established an artist-in-residence program in Denmark. The program makes it possible to invite artists from abroad to stay and work in Denmark for extended periods.

The Danish Arts Council will let individuals or institutions within the Danish art world propose candidate artists from abroad – preferably with a view of working together with the artists during their staying in Denmark on projects such as exhibitions, workshops, public talks, and the like. Based on the proposals submitted, The Danish Arts Council’s Committee for International Visual Art will decide whom to invite.

What the Artists are offered
In 2009, the program offers residencies ranging from 3-6 months, but application for shorter periods of residency is also possible.

In Copenhagen, The Visual Arts Centre will provide the residents with living space and studios free of charge. The program also allows individuals or institutions outside of Copenhagen to organize one or more artist residencies of 3-6 months of duration – perhaps linked to the location in question. In the case of a residency outside of Copenhagen, it is up to the applying institution or individuals to find accommodations and studio space for the artist, subsequently financed by the program within an economic framework agreed upon in advance. The program does not cover the accommodation or expenses of accompanying family members.

Grants
Each artist receives a grant of 10.000 DKK per month to cover expenses.

Activities in Denmark
During the term of residence in Denmark, the institution or individuals proposing the candidacy of the artist, is the host of the artist and is reponsible for the residency program. The artist is obliged to give a public talk organised by The Visual Arts Centre presenting his or her work. Further on, The Visual Arts Centre contributes to introduce the artists to their Danish colleagues and the Danish visual arts scene.

Criteria for Granting Residency
In its evaluation of proposals for residency in Denmark, The Danish Art Council's Committee for International Visual Art gives preference to artists who meet a high professional standard and are interested in actively engaging with the Danish art world. If the applying institution wants to involve the artist in activities such as exhibitions or teaching, this will be viewed as a point in favour. There are no requirements regarding the artist's age, gender or nationality.