Jillat invites Indigenous artists from Arctic regions outside Sápmi to apply for a two-week exploratory residency in Jillat, Vuollerim, taking place in connection with the Arctic Arts Summit 2026 (Jillat is a co-
organizer and leads the summit’s dance strand).

This residency is intentionally research-led rather than production-driven. It is a space for early-stage
exploration: to investigate movement practices, artistic questions, cultural and political urgencies,
potential collaborations, and new directions—without pressure to deliver a finished work.

The exploratory residency is especially suited to artists who want time to listen, test, and reflect: to digest
ideas sparked by the summit, to experiment in the studio, and to explore how place, relations, and
circumpolar Indigenous knowledge can inform future dance and performance work.

There is no requirement to produce a completed piece. Instead, we invite residents to propose a gentle
form of sharing at the end of the period—something that fits the nature of research and respects your
process.

Who this residency is for
• Indigenous artists/collectives from Arctic regions outside Sápmi
• Artists working with dance, choreography, somatic/movement practice, performance, or
interdisciplinary work grounded in movement
• Individuals or small teams [max 2 people included but can be more at own cost]
• Artists who are in an early research phase, in transition, or seeking new cross-Arctic connections

What Jillat provides
• Studio/workspace access at Jillat, Murjeksvägen 31, Vuollerim (4000€)
• Travel support: Travel within Sweden from Arctic Arts Summit (500€) booked by Jillat
• Accommodation: In residential house 10 min walking from Jillat. Fully equipped kitchen for
cooking, livingroom with TV, wifi, laundry room with washing machine and dryer. (75€/single
room, 85€/double room per day.)
• Per diem: Food is included during the residency period, some dinners will be together with local
artists. (30€/day/person. Food is supplied by Jillat, emergency expences are reimbursed against
receipt.)
• Curatorial/producer support for reflection and exchange
• Organized meetings with local indigenous artists

What we ask from residents
• Full participation for 21 June – 5 July 2026
• A closing moment of sharing in a low-threshold format (sharing circle, talk, practice-sharing,
informal studio showing, or field notes/short reflection)
• Respect for local protocols and community contexts while working in Sápmi