Kai Art Center’s core programme, the Kai Residency, invites artists, curators, and writers from Nordic and Baltic states to apply for its Fall 2025 residency programme.
The residency provides an opportunity for selected participants to live and work in Tallinn for up to two months while being immersed in the city’s dynamic art scene. With this call, Kai Residency will be accepting two Nordic or Baltic applicants (with a focus on applicants from Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) to join the 2025 cohort. The residency will take place between September and December 2025.
The Kai Residency aims to support innovative practices, develop global networks, and engage the local art community in Tallinn. Residents must commit to six to eight weeks in full-time residence in Tallinn, be prepared to participate in the local art context, and make full use of Kai Art Center’s resources.
Residents will be invited to participate fully in all activities at Kai Art Center, including exhibition tours, talks, screenings, and seminars. They will also be expected to present one public programme (a talk, screening, gathering, or another event) to introduce their work and research to local audiences.
Kai Art Center will cover all costs for residents, including travel to and from Tallinn, local transport, accommodations, administrative support, and per diems. The resident will have a desk in the Kai shared office space and access to all the centre’s facilities. Workspace will not be offered, so the programme is geared towards professionals with research-based practices (e.g., artists, curators, writers).
