The Arctic Circle expeditionary residencies 2022

Artist and scientist led, The Arctic Circle is an annual expeditionary residency program. International artists and scientists of all disciplines, architects, and educators are invited to apply for the two expeditions planned in 2022.

The Arctic Circle 2022, Summer Expedition: June 7 – 24, 2022 International Territory of Svalbard
The Arctic Circle 2022, Autumn Expedition: Oct 1 –18, 2022 International Territory of Svalbard

The Arctic Circle is a nexus where art intersects science, architecture, education, and activism – an incubator for thought and experimentation for artists and innovators who seek out and foster areas of collaboration to engage in the central issues of our time.

Program costs are subsidized in part by The Arctic Circle and our partners, and in part by participant fees. The Arctic Circle commits to keeping the participant fees to a minimum. The individual participant fee for The Arctic Circle 2022 is: $6750 USD.

The applicant’s ability to work with funders, to realize projects, should be reflected in the application. We assist all selected participants with their fundraising efforts. Applications are vetted by jury based on artistic/ scientific merit, and project description (where applicable).

To apply: We ask applicants to submit all materials by email only to: apply@thearcticcircle.org. There are no application fees.

Application Deadline is: 11:59pm (EST) May 10th, 2021

Established in 2009, The Arctic Circle brings together international artists of all disciplines, scientists, architects, and educators who collectively explore the high-Arctic Svalbard Archipelago and Arctic Ocean aboard a specially outfitted Barquentine sailing vessel.

The Arctic Circle provides a shared experience for its participants to engage in the myriad issues relevant to our time and to develop professionally through fieldwork and research, interdisciplinary collaborations, exhibit opportunities, and public and classroom engagement.

The Arctic Circle program supports the creation and exhibition of new and pioneering work, and aims to empower the creative individual while fostering the collaborative.