Septentrionales is an annual programme of travelling eco-conscious residencies across northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland). Supported by La Fabrique des résidences of the Institut français, this programme is the fruit of collaboration between the Instituts français in these four countries. This research and exploration residency is open to all artistic disciplines.
The call for applications opened on 20th of January and closes on 26th of February. The programme is open to any artist with an original artistic research project that requires a period of immersion in the Nordic region.
Septentrionales is an itinerant residency across northern Europe for research and artistic exploration. It will run for two months, from 15th August to 15th October 2025.
The residency is a journey: an immersive experience, where the premise is clearly that movement can nourish creation through observation and contemplation. During their journey, artists are invited to immerse themselves in the richness, tranquillity and immensity of the Nordic landscapes, between fjords, towns and mountains. Several stops (varying in length depending on the country) are planned during the journey to enable the artist to meet local cultural players. The itinerary is devised by the Instituts français nordiques in conjunction with the artist. The artist will produce a digital travel diary.