Visual Arts Residencies in Denmark

Name of Residency: Læsø Artist in ResidenceThe objective of the Læsø AiR programme for professional visual artists is to support the development of new and valuable relationships with fellow artists, the community on Læsø, the island’s unique nature, and the history of Per Kirkeby and Asger Jorn — all for the benefit of the regional art scene and Nordic contemporary art in general.Læsø AiR wishes to support the artistic process and research phase by providing the artists with time, space and opp

Leif Hasles fond

Vindbyholtvej 8, Denmark

Name of Residency: VindbyholtgårdHiring out rooms for artists and writers and hosting literary and cultural events such as readings and Q&As with writers and artists.Residency Programme since: 2018Description of Organisation: Private fund, offering residence roomsOrganisation founded in: 2016What type of organisation are you?:Not-for-profitWorking Languages:DanishEnglishDuration of residency:Weeks: 1Weeks: 2Weeks: 3Months: 1Number of studios: N/ANumber of artists in residence at one time: N/AAcc

The Center of Gravity at Niels Bohr Insitute

Copenhagen, Denmark

A three-month artist residency hosted by the Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, where artists engage with cutting-edge gravitational physics research, including black holes and gravitational waves. The program offers a participative residency with regular meetings with scientists, and artists are expected to produce and publicly exhibit a final work.

Viborg Kunsthal

Viborg, Denmark

Riddergade AIR at Viborg Kunsthal is a three-month residency program for professional international visual artists, offering workshop facilities (such as graphic workshop or studio), housing in a shared villa, a grant of 18,000 DKK (~2400 EUR) for materials, living, and travel costs, and access to local, national, and international networks. Residents are expected to participate in events like artist talks or open studios and engage with the local art community. The program, running since , aims to strengthen artistic practice and the Danish contemporary art scene.

Villa Gress

Stege, Denmark

Villa Gress is a professional work retreat and writing residency in Stege, Denmark, offering peaceful accommodations in four historic houses with 17 rooms and 23 beds for individuals and groups seeking concentration and inspiration. Founded in by Pia Thanning and located in the scenic park of Marienborg Gods, it has hosted over 4,000 guests including writers, researchers, and artists. Stays are flexible, bookable via email or phone, just 5 minutes' drive from Copenhagen.