Liisa Pentti +Co Studio residency programme for summer 2026

Liisa Pentti +Co offers a residency programme in the company’s studio in Helsinki for dance and performance artists and working groups working in Finland and abroad. The residency period is June–July 2026. The aim of the residency programme is to offer artists and working groups a peaceful working space, which can be used for example for research or for working towards a future project. At the end of the residency, artists may present a work-in-progress showing or organise a small event at the studio if they wish.

We offer 1-week, primarily full day residency periods between 22.6.–2.8.2026. The size of the Liisa Pentti +Co Studio is 80 m², and in addition there is a break / office space of approximately 25 m². The height of the space is about 3.1 metres, and the studio has windows on the back wall. The studio has light curtains, a grey marley flooring, fluorescent tube lighting and a sound system. There is a no shoes policy in the studio.

The application period for the residency is now open and ends on 31.3.2026.
The results of the selection will be announced by 24.4.2026.

The application must include:

– the artist’s or working group contact person’s contact information
– a short working plan for the residency period (max. 1 page)
– possible residency dates
– CVs for as many members of the working group as possible/relevant
– if necessary, 1–2 video links to previous works

Send your application to info@liisapentti.com by 31.3.2026 with the subject line “Summer residency 2026”. All applicants will be informed about the results via email by 24.4.2026.

Studio

Our studio is located in Hernesaari at address Laivakatu 5 K and includes an appr. 80 m2 dance studio, a lobby and about a 25 m2 space for office use or group work. The studio provides a physical setting for the dance community around Liisa Pentti +Co. The studio has served as an all-year-round site for events, teaching and Summer residencies. The studio has a grey wall-to-wall dance mat and a PA system.

See photos of the studio here.

Summer Residency Programme

In 2020, Liisa Pentti +Co started a Summer residency programme in their studio for dance and performance groups and artists working either in Finland or internationally. The aim of the residency is to provide artists and groups a peaceful working space for e.g. research or working towards a future production. At the end of their residency period, the artists have an opportunity to arrange a work-in-progress type of performance or event.