Since 2010 the Finnish Society of Bioart is organizing the ARS BIOARCTICA RESIDENCY PROGRAM together with the Kilpisj�rvi Biological Station of the University of Helsinki in the sub-Arctic Lapland.

The emphasis of the residency is on the Arctic environment, art&science collaboration and is open for artists, scientists and interdisciplinary research teams. Until now more then 50 artists, scientists, and practitioners have been developing work at the Station.

The residency takes place in the facilities of the Kilpisj�rvi Biological Station of the Univeristy of Helsinki. It provides the
residents with a combined living and working environment, a basic laboratory, internet connection and sauna.

The Kilpisj�rvi Biological Station offers to the residents the same possibilities and infrastructure as its scientists and staff. This includes access to scientific equipment, laboratory facilities, the library and seminar room as well as the usage of field equipment. A dedicated contact person in Kilpisj�rvi will familiarize residents with the local environment and customs.