The “Rapid Accelerator” Artist and Curator Residency – Stockholm 2025 officially began on November 13, 2025 in Stockholm, marking the start of a unique program supporting the development of creative careers on the international stage. The project creates an intensive space for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and creative collaboration between participants and experts from different countries.
From the very first day, excited and eager to learn, I immersed myself in creative sessions, networking, and organizational meetings. The atmosphere was full of energy, openness, and collaboration. Conversations with fellow participants quickly turned into new contacts and exchanges of experiences that have already influenced my artistic and curatorial work.
Residency Participant
Project Curator:
Magdalena Nilsson
Curators:
Barbara Bielecka-Woźniczko | Kamila Krzyżaniak | Magdalena Melissourgaki | Joanna Musiał-Janicka
Artists:
Barbara Bielecka-Woźniczko (Poland)
Mag Blue (Sweden)
Alex Colard (Sweden)
Agnieszka Cylwik (France)
Anastasia Dushak (Sweden)
Ivan Avalos Morales (France)
Kamila Krzyżaniak (UK)
Carl Lagercrantz (Sweden)
Ewa Madejska (Poland)
Magdalena Melissourgaki (Greece)
Joanna Musiał-Janicka (Poland)
Expert Knowledge and Next Steps
A key part of the program included meetings with invited experts – curators, editors, and art journalists from various countries. We gained practical guidance on entering the international exhibition scene, building media relationships, and participating in art fairs, shows, and publications. We also took part in workshops on grant opportunities and a session on creating exhibitions in Virtual Reality. This knowledge is invaluable and already supports my next steps in art creation and promotion.
Residency Finale: “Freedom” Exhibitions
The highlight of our residency is the International Exhibition “Freedom”, bringing together artists from different countries and backgrounds in a dialogue about freedom in art.
Freedom – Stockholm Exhibition
Royal Blue VA Gallery, LM Ericssons Väg 1, Telefonplan
Opening: December 5, 2025, 6:00 PM
Exhibition dates: December 5–12, 2025
Freedom – Virtual Reality Exhibition
Royal Blue VR Gallery
Exhibition dates: December 5–31, 2025
Organizers and Partners
The residency is organized by Royal Blue VA Gallery.
Partners:
- Art Exhibitions in Stockholm [link]
- Charity Art Expo [link]
- Charity Art Gallery [link]
- DESIGNER magazine [link]
- HIQU Art & Foto Rynek [link]
- Luxury Splash of Art [link]
- El Greco Museum [link]
- PADIC [link]
- Royal Blue VA Gallery [link]
I warmly invite all art lovers, friends, and the creative community to visit the “Freedom” exhibition. Soon, I will share more about the residency and the exhibition in a separate blog post, along with photos from these special events.
In the meantime, I encourage you to visit the Royal Blue VA Gallery in Stockholm, where the exhibition is open until December 12, 2025. For those who cannot attend in person, the exhibition is also available online in Virtual Reality until December 31, 2025.
See you at the exhibition!
