Brief description of organisation
Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Centre includes Galleria Ratamo along with both printmaking and photography studios, and is geared for those interested in creating, experimenting and learning printmaking and photographic techniques.
Galleria Ratamo presents primarily printmaking and photography exhibitions.
The Ratamo centre is designed for both professionals and amateurs. The space is also used for classes and workshops which are organized by both Ratamo and other organizations such as the Adult Education Centre (Kansalaisopisto). Professional artists and experienced amateurs are able to rent the studio space for their personal creative production. The centre also maintains active international contacts.
Ratamo is situated in the Jyväskylä Veturitallit complex (former roundhouse) almost in the centre of the city and it is run by the Jyväskylä Art Museum (printmaking) and the Centre for Creative Photography (photography.
Organisation founded in 1989
Brief description of residency program
Ratamo Printmaking and Photography Centre welcomes photographers to apply for two 1,5 month residencies in May-July and one residence in August-October.
The deadline for applications is November 30, 2024.
https://resartis.org/open-call/two-residencies-for-photographers-2025/
Photography Centre’s residency program offers:
– free accommodation at the guest room in the city
– free working at the Ratamo’s facilities (except papers and special materials)
– a grant of 300 € for living and material costs
– a living local artists´ community
Residency program since 2019
Disciplines and media
- Photography
Type of organisation
- Part of a Gallery/Museum
Residency conditions
Duration of residencies
- 1,5 month
Number of artists resident at one time
1
Grants available
The chosen artist will get a grant of 300 € for living and material costs.
Expenses paid by artist
- Travel
- Supplies
- Food
Expectations of the artist
- Presentation
Expenses paid by the organisation
- Allowance/Stipend
Application who/how
Digital Application
Selection procedure
By Committee
Description of residency
Setting
Urban
Resources
- Photographic Center’s Facilities
Number of studios
1
Type and size of studios
Shared Studio
Accomodation
- Private Room
Working language(s)
- English
Other activities happening at the space
- Workshops
- Exhibitions
How to reach
By train
Several daily connections from Helsinki to Jyväskylä, travelling time 3 hours.
By plane
Few daily flights from Helsinki to Jyväskylä, flight time 50 minutes.
By car
From Helsinki to Jyväskylä 235 km, travelling time 3 hours and 15 minutes. Several bus connections from Helsinki to Jyväskylä, travelling time 3 hours 30 minutes.
Nearest airport
Jyväskylä airport, 20 km from the city
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