AIR Literature recipients from several UNESCO citites of literature

The residencies are made possible through grants, and they focus on artistic exploration and on providing opportunities for inspiration and further development. The residencies should also be shaped by the conditions of the location and the wishes of the host.

At the end of 2021, Gothenburg was named Unesco City of Literature and Västra Götaland region is one of the main parties. AIR Literature is a good example that goes in line with Unesco's work, and several of this year's recipients come from other UNESCO cities of literature.

The following UNESCO cities of literature are represented:

Barcelona, ​​Edinburgh, Göteborg, Lviv, Tartu, Vilnius

During the autumn of 2023, 14 writers will work during month-long residencies, around Västra Götaland. Read more about this year's recipients.

Five scholars in five libraries

Sophie Cooke, Edinburgh, Great Britain
Bengtsfors library 

Csilla Toldy, Rostrevor, Great Britain
Hjo library

Maria Richardsson, Skövde, Sweden
Kinna library                                              

Stephen Keeler, Ullapol, Great Britain
Skara library

Valle Wigers, Göteborg, Sweden
Skärhamns library

Five scholars in five cultural organizations

Minna Wendin, Göteborg, Sweden
Finnekumla Dans & Konstscen            

Arturas Valionis, Vilnius, Lithuania
Konstepidemin Göteborg                             

Laurynas Katkus, Vilnius, Lithuania
Konstkollektivet Mölndal

Anne-Maren Hammerbeck, Halden, Norway
Stationen i Svenshögen

Carmen Berasategui Verasategui, Barcelona, Spain
Vitlycke Centre for Performing Arts

Five scholars at Villa Martinson

Maarja Pärtna, Tartu, Estonia

Anna Arvidsdotter, Malmö, Sweden

Ingrid Skarp, Lidköping, Sweden

Roksolana Zharkova, Lviv, Ukraine (May 2024)

Annika Wall, Borås, Sweden