Unmute is our residency program where we recruit 10 creators from different disciplines and grant them 20,000 SEK, coaching, local resources and the opportunity to exhibit their work. We welcome all creators - artists, designers and more!

<aside> ⚡ Unmute Residency offers artists opportunities to delve deep into their artistic work, practice, and to generate creative drive. At Värmeverket, we strive for equality in the creative industry. The Unmute program is one of the ways we support new creators with the aim of highlighting talent and diversifying the industry.

Our residencies are available to artists and creators from underrepresented groups.

This residency program is aimed towards those working in the following disciplines:

• Music
• Art
• Fashion
• Film & Photography
• Design
• Dance

Does this sound intresting? Then Unmute Residency program is right for you! → APPLY HERE!

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Photo: Vera Claesson

Your application must meet the following criteria:

<aside> ⚡ Application criteria:

• Your project is well thought out and can be explained in text with 300-500 words.
• Your project can be completed with the help of a grant of 20,000 SEK and before May 31, 2024.
• Portfolio of previous works.
• Projects that utilize our unique building and our available facilities equipped with studios, workshops, and event spaces are prioritized.

You can choose any form of art or expression. We encourage all types of artists and creators to apply if their projects fit our guidelines!

We know that collaboration is important in creative projects, so we encourage you to collaborate with other artists, creators, and artists in your residency project - however, it is you who submit the application that receives the grant, program, mentorship, and access to our studios. If you want to invite those you collaborate with to our premises, that's fine, but you are responsible for your guests on site.

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<aside> ⚡ 💡Common inquieries

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Photo: Vera Claesson

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<aside> 💡 Info

• Ages 18-34 år
• Deadline for application: 15 Mars

Timeline:

15 Feb - 15 Mar: Open call

26 Feb: Kickoff Q&A

18 - 28 Mar: Selection of residence + interview

3 Apr: Reply to application

10-11 Apr: Kickoff with residence

4 Apr - 31 Maj: Residence launch

31 Maj - 1 Juni: Exhibition 1

13-15 Juni: Exhibition 2

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Photo: Vera Claesson

<aside> ⚡ WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A scholarship of 20,000 SEK.
• Access to our facilities equipped with studios, galleries, office space, unique concert spaces.
• Coaching
• Two field trips where we go behind the scenes and gain insights from established artists, facilities or venues in Stockholm.
• Opportunity to exhibit/perform/share your completed project with our network of creatives, artists, industry experts, and the public at our exhibitions.
• Two study visits where we go behind the scenes and gain insights from established artists, facilitators, or venues in Stockholm. </aside>

Photo: Vera Claesson

<aside> ⚡ Värmeverket is a non-profit creative hub that offers scholorships, workshops and office space to creatives and artists. Join our community Gå med i vårt community

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