2026:
August-september 3-6 weeks

2027:
Probably no residency offered

Sustainable Theme:
BKN will invite a photographer who wants to learn about sustainable processes and will offer the visiting photographer a workshop on the theme.

Additional information:
- Private studio: desks, chairs,bookshelf, space to store clothing,  daylight led ramp, bed, sofa,   etc
-  Presentation space: refrigerator & freezer, 2 sofas conference table (adjustable) daylight led lights, reference library to darkroom practices
- Kitchen;  shared with other artists/photographers (2 refrigerators/freezers, 2 stoves with oven, basic kitchenware)
- Showers 2, toilets 4
- Exhibition wall,  in addition studio can be used for exhibition during the last week of the stay
- Dissemination, inhouse/public presentation in person or streamed.
- Duration 1 - 2 months (if on NAN grant studio can be used for exhibition during  the 4th week)
- Other, Bikes available (self maintained), bbq are, outdoor junior soccer field and basketball court, indoor table tennis

We have two darkrooms set up for you to go into deep focus but also to share knowledge and experiences with the other resident artists. The darkrooms can be rented or be part of a program in an artist in residency call. Björkö Darkrooms also facilitates courses from introductory to master level from photography to darkroom techniques. The set up is basic but you can create magic, just think of the work process of photographers like Aaron Siskind or Lisette Mode who's workflow was in a rather simple but well organized environment. Our library offers an opportunity to take part in such a photographer's workflow.

Our facilities and location is perfect if you strive for excelling your practice towards darkroom magic. Our set up is not for speed and bulk work but rather an atmosphere where you have a good sense of attention towards your practice. You are embedded in an international artist residency setting with at least one more darkroom practitioner for exchange and learning. We honor experimental and traditional practices ranging from exploring early photographic techniques to more efficient fine art methods including ecological approaches (soil and plant based, caffenol etc).

As you arrive you attend a short induction session and learn about how standard operating practices are in terms of ecological imprint and safety regulations. In addition a “meet and greet” (in-house artist presentation with other residency artists + dinner) in the beginning of the project and towards the end a “show and tell” a public dissemination of the work. In addition we are happy to do a short video about the darkroom work of the selected artist, promote the artist in our social media channels and select newsletters. An additional week can be added where the studio becomes an exhibition space. The studio is 76 sqm and is on the same floor in the building as the dark room. Other spaces such as the kitchen is shared with other artists. In addition the “light room” can be used for joint activities with other artists. On the premises we also have a mini 4k camera kit (video, light and sound) for self documentation.

Enlargers:

• Durst Modular 70, 35 to 6x7, Lenses; Nikkor and Rodenstock , 50,80 och 100 mm, Multigrade filter

• Fujimoto G70 35 to 6x7, Lenses, Nikon, Multigrade filter

• Agfa Varioscop, up to 6x9, autofocus

• Meopta enlarger, Black & White 6x6 cm format. Meopta optics

Equipment in the darkroom:

• Film development tanks and reels

• Measuring cups, thongs, thermometer, film can opener, focus finder etc

• Wet bench/zink 64x185 cm

• Assortment of paper trays

• Ventilated space

• Print washer

• Frame making contact sheets

• Masking frame

• Drying rack for paper

• Drying space for film and pegs

• Lights: Red lights bulb based and/or yellow and white tube

• Separate space for loading film

• Basic dev b/w, Ilford

• Outdoor work area

• Archival rinse

• Guillotine cutter (large)

• Self healing cutting mat, (@60x90 cm)

• 2 Dry mounting press A4, A3

• PC workstation with; calibrated monitor, usb podmic, headphones, daylight ledramp

• Epson v600 scanner

• Canon 300 (color)

• Brother Hl 2350DV (bw)

• Laminator (A3)

• 4 k camera (Osmo) with Røde Go, tripod and Light kit

• two 85 w daylight soft boxes

• Optima 4 k projector

• Audio Pro 14, studio speakers

• headphones

• wifi media player

• 65 " flatscreen TV

• Molton fabric & green screen & 1 neutral gray wall.

Website:
bjorkokonstnod.se/darkroom

Email:
ordforande@bjorkokonstnod.se

Telephone:
+46 738388926

Address:
Björkö Darkrooms at Björkö Konstnod
Simpnäsvägen 739, SE-764 53 Björkö

Digital address/Plus Code:
V26Q+R3 Skeninge

Staff:
Curator: Anna Viola Hallberg - curator@bjorkokonstnod.se