FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the residency?
Exact dates for upcoming residencies are announced with the open call.
What is a “network and research” residency?
The goal of Malt AIR is to support artists as they develop new projects. We aim to help them connect with artists and local resources that can inspire new ideas and open new artistic possibilities – and for these research processes to also inspire Danish artists. By supporting our artists-in-residence, Malt AIR aims to also enrich the Danish art scene by creating new, and hopefully lasting, international links.
How is the program structured?
What is expected of artists-in-residence?
We are looking for artists who are curious and genuinely interested in meeting new artists and art professionals. Artists who want to explore.
The most successful residencies involve artists who take an active role in developing their program together with us.
Resident artists are expected to give at least one public presentation and complete a program evaluation.
Will I get pocket money?
Yes, you will receive a monthly stipend of 1000€ to cover living expenses, local transport and cost of materials and production. 135€ of this monthly allowance is to be used to cover your transport and accommodation expenses in relation to networking activities in Denmark.
Do I get a budget reserved for production?
No, you don’t get a budget reserved for production. But you will receive a monthly stipend of 1000€ to cover living expenses, local transport and the cost of materials and production.
Malt AIR is a residency focused on networking and research, so we don’t expect you to produce while you are here.
You should expect to use at least half of your monthly stipend on living expenses.
Are there other artists in the residency?
There are two artists-in-residence during each residency period. Whenever possible, we aim to invite artists with similar research interests.
The apartment has four bedrooms: two for Malt AIR artists, and two that are available for external artists, designers, and creatives. Malt AIR artists will always be informed of new residents.
Where will I live?
At Maltfabrikken in Ebeltoft. You will share an apartment with one-three other residents. You can see a description of the facilities here: RESIDENCY
Will I have my own studio?
Yes, you will have your own ‘private’ studio, which is in the same building as the apartment in Maltfabrikken. The studios are meant for research and are office-size. You will also have access to our workshop with equipment for working with wood and metal.
How do I get there?
Can I take my dog / my partner / my family with me?
The residency only has space for you. There are, however, various accommodation options in the vicinity for your partner / family.
Do you accept multidisciplinary artists and/or performance artists in your program?
If you are predominantly showing your work in professional visual art contexts such as art museums, exhibition spaces, artist-run project spaces, art biennials, and art festivals, you are eligible for the Malt AIR residency program. If your praxis has predominantly been unfolding in other professional performative art / music contexts, you are not eligible.
Can I apply with others / as a group / as a duo?
We focus primarily on individual artists. This fits with the program’s focus on individual research, artistic process and network building. As well as with the residence facilities.
We are however open to duos. The duo will be considered as ‘one resident’. That means that the duo would share the residence facilities (one studio and one bedroom), monthly stiped, and travel expenses (one return flight).
Why do you ask for professional references in the application – and what type of contact information do you need?
We ask for the references in the application because we might need them in the jury when we have narrowed down the number of applicants. They will be used only if the jury finds it necessary.
We will need the name, profession, mail address, and phone number of your references.