UNTIL NEXT TIME…

RETURNING TO SVALBARD

If you are interested in returning to Artica Svalbard as an Independently Funded Resident to continue developing the work you started during your residency, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss how we might be able to support that.

STAYING IN TOUCH

If you have any news related to projects, publications, exhibitions, or other developments that were influenced by your residency here, we’d be thrilled to share the news. Sharing updates is beneficial for Artica Svalbard, as it helps us showcase the positive outcomes of our residency program and highlight the incredible work being done by our residents.

CREDIT AND LOGOS

If your residency at Artica Svalbard has contributed to a publication, book, exhibition, or other project, we kindly ask that you include a credit and/our a logo. Our suggested line is:

’Supported by a residency for artists and writers at Artica Svalbard.’

You can download a .zip file containing all variations of the Artica Svalbard logo using the below link.

Artica Logos

RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM

We hope your time at Artica Svalbard was both inspiring and productive. Your feedback is essential as we work to refine and improve the residency experience for future participants. Please provide your feedback by completing the below form.

Using a quote from your testimonial in our publicly available annual report helps Artica Svalbard demonstrate the value of our work to our funders and partners. This highlights the positive impact of the residency program. If you would prefer not to have a quote included, please specify this in the form, and all information you provide will remain confidential.

Note: If you are part of a duo or collective, please complete one form per participant.

Professional Name

First Name

Last Name

Date of arrival in Svalbard

YYYY

Date of departure from Svalbard

YYYY

1. How did you hear about Artica Svalbard and the residency you took part in?

2. If applicable, How did you find the nomination process, and how might this process be improved?

3. Did you feel you received enough support and information before your residency to prepare for your time at Artica Svalbard?

If not, what additional information or support would have been helpful?

4. How did your experience at Artica Svalbard compare to your expectations?

Were there any surprises, positive or negative?

5. Can you briefly outline the work you focused on during your residency, highlighting any positive or negative factors that impacted the development of your work?

6. Did you face any specific challenges related to Svalbard’s unique environment (e.g., climate, isolation)?

If so, how were these challenges addressed?

7. Did you encounter any challenges or conflicts during the residency?

If yes, please explain the situation, how it was addressed, and any suggestions for improvement.

8. Did the residency contribute to your artistic development?

Have you gained new skills, experiences, or knowledge as a result of this residency? Please elaborate.

9. Can you describe how your work might continue to be influenced by this residency?

10. Did you feel you had a collaborative working relationship with the Artica staff?

If so, how?

11. Did the accommodation provided work well for you?

How might it be improved?

12. Did the Artica workspace provided work well for you?

How might it be improved?

13. Did the residency increase your knowledge about the Arctic region?

If so, in what ways?

14. How did you engage with the local Svalbard community during your residency?

Do you have suggestions for enhancing community interaction for future residents?

15. How did you find the balance between work and leisure during your residency?

Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve this aspect?

16. Please provide a testimonial and personal quote, highlighting the impact of this residency and your perspective on the value of residencies in general.

17. Do you permit us to use a quote from your feedback form in our publicly available annual report?

Yes

18. Optional: Would you like to contribute to the "Residents Recommend" section on the Artica Svalbard website?

We invite past residents to submit a short article (approximately 300-800 words) for the "Residents Recommend" section on the Artica Svalbard website, sharing hints, tips, or advice for future residents. You can include something you found particularly interesting or inspiring during your time here—whether related to your work, an experience in Svalbard, or something unrelated that resonated with you. This article will help guide and inspire future residents.