The Hasselblad Foundation invites applications for a writing residency at Rissholmen during 2026. The residency offers a unique opportunity for concentrated work in a quiet, secluded, and nature-rich environment in the outer archipelago of Bohuslän.
The writing residency is aimed at natural scientists and photographers and is offered on two occasions per year – one in spring and one in autumn.
Rissholmen 2026
About Rissholmen
Rissholmen is a small, uninhabited island located within the Härmanö Nature Reserve in the outer archipelago of Bohuslän. The island is accessible exclusively by boat from Tuvesvik on the western side of Orust. There is no boat stationed on the island, meaning that the stay is characterised by tranquillity, seclusion, and limited mobility during the residency period.
The island contains a single house with an adjoining jetty. The terrain is hilly and in parts difficult to traverse, with heather, lichens, and mosses forming the dominant vegetation. The site is well-suited for focused work in close proximity to nature, but it also requires a high degree of self-sufficiency and physical mobility.
The distance from Gothenburg to Tuvesvik is approximately 100 kilometres.
About the Residency
Duration: 1 week (7 days)
Spring period: May–June 2026
Autumn period: August–September 2026
The resident selects their preferred dates within the relevant period.
The residency is intended for a single person.
Grant
The grant amounts to SEK 10,000 and is intended to cover:
- Travel to and from Tuvesvik
- Food and other necessities during the stay
Transportation to and from Rissholmen upon arrival and departure, as well as essential logistics for the stay, are included. During the residency period, the resident is responsible for their own stay on the island.
Eligibility
The residency is open to applicants who:
- Are affiliated with a Swedish university or higher education institution, or
- Otherwise, engage in research or artistic practice within the fields of natural science or photography
- Are residents in Sweden
Knowledge of flora and fauna, as well as an interest in documenting or surveying the natural environment on and around Rissholmen, is considered a merit.
Please note: Rissholmen is not accessibility-adapted, and the residency requires that the applicant is comfortable staying alone on an island that is accessible only by boat.
Application
Applications must include:
- A short presentation of the applicant
- A brief motivation for applying
- Preferred dates for the residency
Timeline
Application deadline: 1 April 2026
Decision announced: Middle of April 2026
Selection and Follow-up
Selection is made by the Hasselblad Foundation. Following the residency, the recipient is expected to submit a short written evaluation of the stay.