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Saxemara Artist Studios is an artist residency in the village of Saxemara, just outside Ronneby in southern Sweden, that offers musicians, artists, writers and other creators a calm place to stay and work, close to forest and the sea.
For an individual applicant, staying in an equipped private studio with access to all shared spaces, the cost is 400 euros per week (including tax). Each person covers their own food, travel, and materials.
It is also possible to come as a group and have access to the entire site - for a recording session, writing workshop, or creative retreat. Five people can sleep comfortably, with space for an additional three on mattresses if needed.
In addition to the regular programme, specific free residency periods / open calls are also arranged, both on our own initiative and in collaboration with partners such as Region Blekinge and Saxemara Samhällsförening.
Saxemara Artist Studios is built and run by John Dunsö, who works as a project manager, musician, songwriter, and carpenter. John acts as host on site and can also help connect you with other cultural practitioners in the area if needed.
Before applying, please take a look around the website at our equipped Private studios where you both sleep and work, as well as the Shared spaces and the garden - that all guests have access to during their stay.
Apply
If you are interested in coming here, please send an email to saxemaraartiststudios@gmail.com briefly describing:
What you would like to focus on during your time here
A short introduction to you and your creative practice
Links to a website or information about previous work
A few suggested stay periods of at least one (1) week and up to two (2) weeks
Decisions on who is offered a residency are made by our artistic group.
Getting here
Direct trains run from Malmö to Ronneby every hour where you can be picked up by us. It is also possible to fly to Ronneby from Stockholm. If you are arriving by car, there is parking available.
Rental or group
For rental inquiries or group applications, please send an email to: saxemaraartiststudios@gmail.com.
Open calls
Here we list current open calls.