Finland has launched a new partnership with NEW INC, the acclaimed cultural incubator of New York’s New Museum, creating a direct pathway between Helsinki’s creative industries and New York’s leading interdisciplinary art and innovation ecosystem.
The collaboration will support one Helsinki-based creative practitioner to join NEW INC’s yearlong incubator program (2026–2027), combining residencies in New York with sustained engagement from Finland. The initiative is led by a Finnish consortium including the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, the City of Helsinki, and the Consulate General of Finland in New York.
The selected Helsinki-based participant will receive full program funding, working grants, housing and travel support, and opportunities to present work internationally, including at NEW INC’s DEMO Festival.
The collaboration emphasizes long-term international embedding rather than short-term mobility, aligning with Helsinki’s creative industries strategy to help practitioners scale their work globally while remaining rooted in local ecosystems. By connecting Helsinki’s creative talent with one of New York’s most influential cultural incubators, the initiative strengthens exchange between two cities known for artist-led innovation, design excellence, and forward-looking cultural policy.
Applications open: February 2, 2026
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Program period: September 2026 – August 2027
Read more: https://www.newmuseum.org/new-inc/open-call/