Tomma Rum Apply for this summer in Kil, click here! Tomma Rum is open to anyone interested in art, culture, people and the places we visit. Artists but also architects, poets, musicians, writers, photographers and actors participate in Tomma Rum. The participants are of different age and origin, coming from among others, Denmark, Norway, England, Hungary, France and Japan. This results in a unique dynamic both within the group and in its local cooperation. We organize exhibitions, performances, film shoots, public talks, and much more. Unexpected encounters occur and both hosts and visitors are stimulated to new perspectives on local partnerships and cultural life. To see more of Tomma Rum visit the blog. The premise is that many municipalities have rooms that are empty and unused, especially during the summer. Tomma Rum started in 2003 when we sent out a request to all municipalities in Sweden if they wanted to lend us their property as studio and residence. First out was Nordmaling in Västerbotten, where we created a gallery and a meeting place for two months. Since then Tomma Rum has visited Jokkmokk, Fengersfors, Bromölla, Hova, Vilhelmina, Emmaboda, Tranås and Grängesberg. Opportunities for artistic processes and how best to nourish them has been found in talks with the municipalities visited. Tomma Rum is currently organised by artists and art students in Sweden and Norway. In mid-April, after traveling around visiting a short list of municipalities all around the country, we select which district to reside in during summer. We are usually in place for two months, most typically from mid June to mid August. Do you want to participate? Welcome!
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