DEADLINE: 4th of May
This residency is realised as part of an exchange between Arte/Titanik (Finland) and Sodas 2123 (Lithuania).
Residency period: September – October 2026 Residency at Sodas 2123, Vilnius
WHO CAN APPLY
This call is for Finland based artists working in the field(s) of sound and sonic practices or the intersection of sound with performance and/or digital media.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Titanik (Turku, Finland) and Sodas 2123 (Vilnius, Lithuania) invite emerging and established artists based in Finland to apply for a two month residency based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The residency does not require the production of new works, or an exhibition output. The focus of the residency is to provide time and space to temporarily lean away from the intensities of daily routines, to focus on artistic research and to begin a collaborative dialogue with the local art scenes.
In 2026, Sodas 2123 residency programme places a special focus on sound art, resistance through sonic practices, and forms of collectivity. Participants are invited to explore sound as a medium of expression, activism, and social engagement, reflecting on how listening, voice, and auditory experiences can shape collective processes and respond to contemporary political and cultural conditions.
Grounded in openness and mutual support, the SODAS 2123 Residency Programme encourages experimentation, shared learning, and the development of both individual and collective practices.
ABOUT SODAS 2123
SODAS 2123 is a self-governing, community-driven cultural centre operated and curated by the Lithuanian Interdisciplinary Artists’ Association. It serves as a meeting point for creators and researchers from diverse fields, whose practices are rooted in experimentation, the development of unexpected formats, and a critical engagement with contemporary cultural, social, geopolitical, and ecological issues.
The centre hosts a vibrant and multidisciplinary community, bringing together over 50 artists’ studios alongside rehearsal spaces for musicians, offices for design, film, and visual arts organisations, as well as exhibition and event spaces. SODAS 2123 also includes various workshops, a café, a public outdoor garden, and an allotment, fostering both artistic production and everyday communal life.
RESIDENCY CONDITIONS
For the duration of the residency, an artist or artist duo is provided with access to a shared working studio (18 m²), located in the same building as the accommodation. Residents are welcome to use the available SODAS 2123 equipment throughout their stay. Accommodation is offered free of charge in a 19 m² studio room, suitable for one person or a couple. The living space includes access to a shared kitchen and bathroom and is located within the SODAS 2123 complex, close to the city centre and within walking distance of central Vilnius. Please note that, unfortunately, the SODAS 2123 premises are not wheelchair accessible.
The residency exchange programme provides coverage of the resident’s travel expenses and includes a Stipend of 1,000 EUR to support the artist during their stay. Residents are responsible for their own other living and working expenses, including food, local transportation, and production materials. The artist must take care of the necessary insurances and cover the costs of any illness. We will gladly provide support letters for the selected applicant(s) in order to apply for additional funding.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted via the online application form. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Required materials:
- Brief outline of your professional background and biography (up to 250 words)
- Motivation statement and work plan (up to 500 words)
- Portfolio / examples of previous work (max 10 images or 3 video / audio files) provided as an external link (no upload optional available).
Application Language is English.
Application Deadline: 4th of May
DECISION MAKING AND TIMELINE
A panel consisting of representatives from each partner organisation will make the selection. Applicants will be informed of the selection results by email no later than 22nd of May.
