Category: Residency
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NAARCA Residencies 2026 Announcement
Following an open call for applications, we are delighted to announce the selection of four artists taking part in our 2026 NAARCA residency exchange: Cecilia Fiona based in Copenhagen works across sculpture, painting and performance developing an interconnected practice in which each medium extends and informs the other. During her NAARCA Residency at Skaftfell Art
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Emma Henderson Joins Artica Svalbard through NAARCA Staff Exchange Programme
In November 2025, Artica Svalbard hosted Emma Henderson, an artist, producer, and arts educator based in the west of Scotland, as part of the NAARCA staff exchange programme. She joins Artica from Cove Park, where she is Curator of Engagement. Henderson’s practice spans printmaking, textiles, and environmental learning, with a focus on natural inks made through
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NAARCA Residencies 2026
Our call for applications is now live! In 2026, we will facilitate two funded residency exchanges taking place between March 2026 and November 2026. The NAARCA resident(s) will receive a fee, materials/equipment allowance, and a travel stipend. This programme builds upon the research, commissions, and institutional projects NAARCA has launched since 2021 which focus upon
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NAARCA Residencies: Silvia Rossi with Elena Mazzi at Narsaq International Research Station
Following an open call for applications, Oslo-based filmmaker Silvia Rossi with visual artist and collaborator Elena Mazzi were selected for a four-week NAARCA Residency that took place at the Narsaq International Research Station in October 2025. During their residency, Silvia and Elena adopted a community-engaged approach to explore Rob Nixon’s concept of slow violence – the gradual,
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NAARCA Residencies: Hugo Llanes at Cove Park
Following an open call for applications, multidisciplinary artist Hugo Llanes was selected for a four-week residency that took place at Cove Park in Scotland in August 2025. Hugo Llanes is a Mexican artist and cultural facilitator based in Reykjavík. Exploring political and social issues through artistic research and a wide range of media – including
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NAARCA Residencies 2025 Announcement
Following an open call for applications, we are thrilled to announce the selection of three artists taking part in our 2025 NAARCA residency exchange: Hugo Llanes is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersections of belonging, grief, loss and psychological sustainability. During his four- week NAARCA Residency at Cove Park, he will develop a new body
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NAARCA Residencies 2025
Our call for applications is now live! In 2025, we will facilitate two funded residency exchanges taking place between June 2025 and December 2025. The NAARCA resident(s) will receive a fee, materials/equipment allowance, and a travel stipend. This programme builds upon the research, commissions, and institutional projects NAARCA has launched since 2021 which focus upon
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Cove Park announces new Renewable Energy Programme
NAARCA’s Scottish partner, Cove Park, is pleased to announce that the first phase of their new Renewable Energy Programme will begin in January 2025. Earlier this year, Cove Park was awarded funds from Local Energy Scotland / Scottish Government’s Community & Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) and The Foyle Foundation to make possible the installation of
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Artica Svalbard recognised among Artnet’s Top 35 Artist Residencies worldwide
We are thrilled to share that NAARCA’s Norwegian partner, Artica Svalbard, has been featured in Artnet’s prestigious selection of the top 35 artist residencies globally. This recognition highlights their programme’s commitment to fostering creative exploration and critical conversations around climate change, geopolitics, and migration within the unique environment of the Arctic. Based in Longyearbyen, Artica
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Commissioned artist Nikhil Vettukattil in residence at Cove Park
As part of the NAARCA residency exchange programme, commissioned artist Nikhil Vettukattil was in residence at Cove Park for four weeks following residencies at Narsaq International Research Station and Artica Svalbard. While at Cove Park, Nikhil continued developing ‘Cantina‘ – a new body of work that explores what a healthy, affordable and climate-friendly diet in