Next two expeditions will take place from April 15 to May 1, 2027 and from July 13 to July 29, 2027.

The Arctic Circle 2027 takes place aboard an ice-class expedition sailing vessel in the international territory of Svalbard, a mountainous Arctic archipelago just 10 degrees from the North Pole. The expeditions provide the opportunity for artists and innovators to pursue their personal projects on board while exploring collaborations with the expedition’s fellow participants. Their vessel and home during our time in the remote Arctic, a traditionally rigged Schooner, is equipped with workspace, common areas, and ample room for privacy, productivity, and creativity. The ship is equipped and certified for Arctic waters. The Captain and crew are fully qualified and experienced in high-Arctic sailing.

Included are:

• Hotel accommodation, within program dates, pre and post sailing, Longyearbyen, Svalbard
• Transfers from airport to hotel, and hotel to ship, Longyearbyen, Svalbard
• Accommodation on board from our point of departure to return
• All meals on board
• All shore excursions
• Access to on board facilities

Program costs are subsidized in part by The Arctic Circle and their partners, and in part by participant fees. The individual participant fee for The Arctic Circle 2027 is $8950 USD.

Selected participants will be responsible for transportation to/ from Longyearbyen, Svalbard. They will be provided with the full support of a working expedition, and are provided a list of required items and appropriate dress to bring, and provided in-depth, comprehensive assistance in all areas of expedition preparation and logistics planning.

Application Deadline is 11:59pm (EST) July 15, 2026. 1st round jury results (shortlisted applicants) will be announced by email on or before August 15, 2026. Final selection will take place during the following weeks.

To apply, you must provide:

• A letter of interest
• A letter of reference (preferably from a related arts, educational, or science institution)
• Resume and short Bio
• For visual artists; examples of previous work
• For scientists: provide an abstract of proposed project
• For artists; provide project details
• Complete contact information
• Written acknowledgment of the participation fee ($8950 USD) and the applicant’s commitment to meet financial requirements

To apply, submit all materials by email to apply@thearcticcircle.org. There are no application fees.