Læsø AiR invites international artists to participate in a 12-week residency, while Nordic artists from Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Finland, and Denmark are invited to take part in a 4 or 6-week residency.
The residency offers artists the opportunity to develop new and meaningful relationships — both with each other and with the local community on Læsø — while experiencing the island’s unique nature and the legacy of two renowned artists, Per Kirkeby and Asger Jorn, who previously spent time here.
The aim of Læsø AiR
The main objective of the Læsø AiR program is to support the development of the artistic process and research phase for professional visual artists by providing time, space, and opportunity to reflect and immerse themselves in the working process in the unique and inspiring environment of Læsø.
It is also a focus of the Læsø AiR program to promote exchange between Nordic and international artists and the Danish art scene. The residency offers both Nordic and international artists the opportunity to develop new and valuable relationships with fellow artists, the community on Læsø, the island’s unique nature, and the history of Per Kirkeby and Asger Jorn — all for the benefit of the regional art scene and Nordic contemporary art in general.
The Residency program includes
- A twelve-week residency at Læsø, Denmark for international artists
- A four and six-week residency at Læsø, Denmark for Nordic artists
- Studio facilities oozing history and artistic spirit.
- Accommodation in an inspiring and creative environment.
- Individually help to connect to the local community and to support artistic
research and practice. - A monthly allowance of DKK 7,500/EUR 1,000 to cover living costs, transport
and expenses for materials and production during the residency. - A local host and knowledge group for introductions and networking
Residency periods in 2026
The open call applies to a total of 7 residency periods. Pay attention to the differences in the duration of periods for international and Nordic artists.
For international artists:
- 29th of March – 21st June 2026 (Haabet)
• 16th of August – 8th of November 2026 (Haabet)
For Nordic artists:
- 29th of March- 10th of May 2026 (Haabet)
• 11th of May – 21st of June 2026 (Haabet) - 1st of June – 30th of June 2026 (Bangsbohave)
- 16th of August – 27th of September (Haabet)
• 28th of September – 8th of November 2026 (Haabet)
Apply
Apply here: Læsø Air – Open Call 2025
Read more about Læsø AiR her: Læsø AiR
Deadline October 29th 2025.
Who are we?
The Læsø Art and Culture Foundation is a commercial foundation dedicated to supporting and promoting the development, awareness, and dissemination of Læsø’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.
One of our main efforts is the Læsø AiR residency program, which provides visual artists with opportunities for immersion, creative work, and networking. The foundation holds usage rights to the former homes and studios of renowned Danish artists Per Kirkeby and Asger Jorn, and is committed to preserving, developing, and sharing the story of their lives and artistic legacy on Læsø – an essential part of the Læsø AiR experience.
