Ole Staxen Foundation Residency 2027
Location: Refugiet Rævehaugen, Denmark
Open to: Artists who have completed an artistic education or an equivalent relevant degree within the past five years.
Application Fee: Not specified.
What’s Provided:
Approximately four-week residency.
Grant of DKK 20,000 (approximately €2,675) towards travel expenses, materials, and food.
Access to either the artist’s studio or the ceramics studio.
What the Artist Must Cover:
Artists are responsible for purchasing and obtaining all necessary materials before the residency.
Materials are not provided by the Foundation.
Any necessary materials must be arranged before the start of the residency.
Duration: Approximately four weeks.
Residency Period: May–October 2027.
Available Residency Dates:
May 1–27, 2027
June 1–28, 2027
July 3–30, 2027
August 4–31, 2027
September 5–October 2, 2027
Deadline: December 1, 2026.
Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file (maximum 5 MB) and include:
Project Description: Maximum 1 page, describing the artistic project or practice and how the residency could contribute to its development.
CV: Maximum 2 pages.
Work Samples: Maximum 5 pages of visual documentation of previous and/or current work.
Preferred Period: Indicate the preferred residency dates.
Studio Preference: Indicate whether you wish to use the artist’s studio or ceramics studio.
Submission Email: opencall@olestaxenfonden.dk
Selection Process: Applications are assessed by the Foundation’s board. Applications will be reviewed before February 2027, and all applicants will receive a response by email. Individual feedback will not be provided.
Additional Notes:
The Foundation prioritises applicants with specific projects.
There are fixed check-in and check-out dates.
Applications that do not meet the Foundation’s criteria will not be considered.
The Foundation may retain submitted applications for up to five years.
