Villa Karo

6°16′44″N 1°49′32″E / 6.2789°N 1.8255°E / 6.2789; 1.8255

Villa Karo is a Finnish-African culture center and artist residence in the coastal village of Grand-Popo, Benin. Its purpose is to build a bridge between Finnish and African artists and cultural figures. The primary task is to offer Finnish artists, researchers, teachers, and other professionals in cultural and social fields an opportunity to reside in Africa. In addition, African professionals in culture are encouraged to visit Finland.

Application for residency are accepted twice a year. The fall residencies applications are due on 15 March, and the spring residencies applications are due on 15 September.

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