APPLICATION FORM

Open call for applications for the 2027 residencies are open from April 1 to May 1, 2026.

Please note that the form cannot be saved in between, so write your text elsewhere first and place it here in one go. We hope you will submit your application on time and not leave it until the last day :)

In April, you can apply for a residency only or a residency and an exhibition period. Please note that the gallery is already fully booked for July–August 2027. In September-October, there will be an exhibition application for artists other than those in residence for the following year. The exact date will be announced separately.

Before filling out the application form, read Residency (> info for artists; application instructions, prices), Artists and Rauma, and Apartment.

    1. APPLICANT'S INFORMATION

    Last name *

    First name *

    Nationality *

    Native language *

    Gender *

    Date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy) *

    Profession *

    Street address *

    Postal code *

    City *

    Country *

    E-mail address*

    Phone number +358 (0)44 1234567 *

    Web pages

    Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Blog / Soundcloud / Video / YouTube / Vimeo etc.

    Education and school/university *

    Field(s) of art * max. 300 characters

    Artistic background max. 500 character

    I arrive to the residency * Please submit the above information for your work partner/group members in an attachment.
    If you wish the whole house only for your own use, please see the fees from 'Apartment' .

    English skills *

    Other languages

    2. RESIDENCY
    See additional information about the residency and fees here. For information about exhibitions, visit here. Residency artists should submit their exhibition application along with this application.

    I would like to be taken into account as * You may select multiple options.

    2.1. Independent Artist Residency

    Application is for the year

    Residency duration You can apply for a residency lasting 1–6 months, preferably 2 months or longer.


    Preferred start month


    Secondary start month


    Why this period? max. 500 character

    Although I will be working independently, I hope to be able to organize workshops or similar activities with the community.

    2.2. Community Art Residency

    Application is for the year

    Residency period You may select multiplse options. Community Art Residency will last at least 3 months.

    3. ARTISTIC WORK

    Project title * max. 100 characters

    Brief project description *max. 1,000 characters. This description will be used in the action plan and grant application, so please describe specifically what you will do, the project’s objectives, and the expected outcome.

    Work plan max. 8,000 characters. Required specifically for artists who wish to be considered as community/resident artists. In the work plan, also mention any potential collaborators or other artists in the group.

    The project is *

    Previous community art practice max. 1000 characters

    The community with which the project would be carried out max. 200 characters.
    Proposals are especially expected from artists who wish to be considered as community artists.

    Art form(s) related to the project during the residency *max. 200 characters.

    4. EXHIBITION APPLICATION

    Space (Please note that the gallery is already fully booked for July and August 2027)

    Name/working title of the exhibition max. 300 characters

    Brief description of the exhibition max. 1000 characters. This description will be used in the action plan and grant application, so please describe the exhibition’s theme and the works, or the type of open studio work you are planning.

    Write a free-form description of the exhibition or the purpose for which you would like to rent the gallery space. It can be an exhibition of existing works, new works to be created soon, or the result of community work. Also write the date, which month of the residency you would like the exhibition to be held in and for how long. It can be at the same time as the residency; at the beginning, at the end, or at a later time, when you have to come and pick up the works yourself or you will pay for the packaging and shipping of the works.

    5. OTHER

    Previous residencies max. 1000 characters

    Why do you want to come to RaumArs residency to carry out your community project or independent work? max. 1000 characters
    You can write e.g. how would Rauma citizens benefit your project / how important this time would be for your artistic work / what other interests you have.

    How did you find/hear about RaumArs? max. 300 characters
    For example RaumArs web site, RaumArs Facebook, ResArtis web site, TransArtis web site, Publication, Friend, Other.

    Do you have needs for special tools / equipment / space? If yes, please tell us whether you will take them with you or do you think you can buy/rent them from Rauma? max. 500 character


    6. ATTACHMENTS

    Preferably, create a single PDF portfolio containing images, any additional text, and CVs. Save the PDF/CV under your own name or the lead applicant’s name before attaching it. If submitting a group application, name the CV file after the lead applicant. Attach 1–2 PDF files to the application. Applications for community projects must include a budget. When applying for an exhibition, you can attach images (JPG). The individual file size must not exceed 3 MB.

    Portfolio (PDF) *


    Photos for the exhibition application (JPG)



    Budget (PDF)