All artists can apply, including performers and musicians

The programme is aimed at artists across all genres, including sound, music and performance. Skagen AiR offers space to work for 12 weeks in some of Denmark's most significant art historical and nature-rich surroundings – with both facilities and financial support in place.

What does the stay include?

The residency programme takes place at Skagens Museum and includes working and living conditions designed to support the artistic process:

– 12 weeks' stay in Skagen
– Studio space with historical and artistic context
– Housing in a creative environment
– Monthly scholarship of €1,400 (approx. 10,500 DKK)
– Travel subsidies to and from Denmark
– Discussions and help to establish contact with local players

The deadline for applications is 15 April.

Who can apply?

To apply, you'll need either a relevant artistic education or documented professional experience. The residency is for professional artists from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland.

Read more about the application and requirements at Skagen AiR here.

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Focus on exchange and networking

The aim is to give artists time and peace for deep engagement – but also to create encounters between artists, the local community, and businesses in Skagen.

A central part of the residency is dialogue and knowledge sharing. As a resident, you are expected to engage with the local environment, for example through artist talks, open studios, or participation in events.

The programme emphasizes that artists both contribute to and benefit from engagement with Skagen's nature, history, and artistic heritage, which stretches back to the renowned artist colony in the area.