Tag: Scotland
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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: 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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NAARCA funding announcement
We are delighted to share that the Nordic Culture Fund has awarded NAARCA a two-year grant for the continuation of the international network. Co-devised by Cove Park (Scotland) and Saari Residence (Finland) in 2021, the Alliance aims to build a long-term bridge between Scotland and the Nordic countries around the most pressing global issue of
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NAARCA at Edinburgh Art Festival
In August, Cove Park (Scotland) was invited by Colombian cultural foundation Más Arte Más Acción (MAMA) to represent NAARCA at Around A Tree, an exhibition included in the Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) programme. Curator of Engagement Emma Henderson and Programmes & Communications Producer Alex Marrs joined colleagues from EAF, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and MAMA for a
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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
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Saari Residence welcomed NAARCA for 2024 Saari Well
Saari Residence, NAARCA’s Finnish partner, hosted members of the network for a week-long symposium involving internal programme evaluation, planning, and a presentation of the Alliance’s activities to the Finnish Artist Residency Network (FAIRE) and the Nordic-Baltic Residency Forum. “The NAARCA network meeting with other residency networks highlighted the importance of sharing, learning and supporting each