Rubus arcticus
Rubus Arcticus is one of Sweden's largest cultural scholarships. It is for those of you who are in the midst of your artistic endeavor and who want to develop further with the help of the scholarship. The scholarship, totaling 400 kronor, is distributed annually among four scholarship holders with activities and/or connections to Norrbotten. Applications for Rubus Arcticus are open between May 000 and September 15 each year.
The purpose of Rubus Arcticus is to reward professional cultural creators with Norrbotten connections in dance, visual and formal arts, film, photography, literature, music, theater and other artistic expressions.
Who can receive the scholarship?
The Rubus Arcticus scholarship is intended for the artistic development of professional cultural creators with connections to Norrbotten and can, for example, cover costs for further training, study trips, internships or constitute compensation for previous, already completed efforts. The scholarship cannot constitute co-financing for projects/project applications.
The scholarship must be applied for personally and is awarded to a maximum of four scholarship recipients each year. The scholarship amount is SEK 100 for each scholarship and scholarship recipients cannot receive it more than once. The scholarship cannot be awarded for work performed in the service within Region Norrbotten. The purpose must be stated in the application.
Applications are assessed by a jury from the county's cultural life, appointed on the basis of a proposal from Region Norrbotten. The decision on the scholarship is made by the chairman of the regional board in consultation with the jury. The scholarship is awarded by the presidium of the Regional Council at one of the Regional Council meetings in the autumn.
The scholarship does not require any compensation.
Application
The application is open May 15–September 1, 2026.
Work samples
You can provide links to work samples in the application form.
Physical material can be sent by post to Region Norrbotten, Robertsviksgatan 7, 971 89 Luleå. Mark the shipment “Rubus Arcticus”.
Remember to be clear about who is the sender on both the envelope/box and any parts of the work sample. Work samples can be collected within one month of the decision. We are unable to return materials.
Want to know more?
Welcome to ask your questions about Rubus Arcticus to the culture mailbox.
culture@norrbotten.se
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Viktor Krutrök, Music
Harleen Kalkat, Theatre
Linda Jones, Literature
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Erik Thörnqvist, visual and design arts
Sofia Rutbäck Eriksson, literature
Fredrik Hangasjärvi, music
Josefin Şilan Karlsson, stage poetry
2023
Linn Lindström, visual and design arts
Magnus Västerbro, literature
Liv Aira, dance
Robert Hurula, music
2022
Ida Isak Westerberg, visual and design arts
Mirja Palo, music
Elin Anna Labba, literature
Jon Blåhed, film
2021
Andreas R Andersson, visual and design arts
Zakarias Lekberg, music
Linnea Axelsson, literature
Sven Björklund, theater
2020
Jenny Nordmark, visual and design arts
Vera Winter, music
Eva Swaneblom, dance
Jerry Carlson, movie
2019
Charlotte Lindmark, Luleå, theater
Anders Sunna, Jokkmokk, visual and design arts
Anna-Sofia Monroy, Luleå, music
Daniel Åberg, Vittangi, literature
2018
Lotta Lampa, Risögrund, visual and decorative arts
Linda Remahl, Moskosel/Arvidsjaur, dance
Bo Selinder, Luleå, music
Thomas Hämén, Luleå, visual and design arts
2017
Anders Alm, Gammelstad, photography
Charlotta Lennartsdotter, Övre Svartlå Boden, film
David Väyrynän, Hakkas/Gällivare, literature
Rasmus Lindberg, Luleå, theater
2016
Anja Örn, art
Elin Ruuth, literature
Jonna Löfgren, music
Marcus Baldemar, dance
2015
Nicolai Dunger, music
Fanny Kivimäki, dance
Magnus Svensson, visual and design arts
Marie Wårell, dance
2014
Victoria Andersson, visual arts
Camilla Blomqvist, screenwriter
Daniel Wikslund, music
Jouni Vesa, dance
2013
Marcus Fjellström, music
Barbro Lomakka, textile art
Maria Ros Palmklint, Lighting and Performing Arts
Johanna Lindbäck, author
2012
Anna Azcárate, theater
Christian Svarfvar, music
Lina Stoltz, literature
Liselott Wajstedt, art
2011
Klas Hällerstrand, art
Pia-Karin Helsing, music
Lisa Hennix, dance
Cecilia Enberg, art
2010
Mitra Sohrabian, Luleå, film
Randi Marainen, Lower Soppero, art
Patrik Häggström, Luleå, dance
Anton Raukola, Luleå, theater
2009
Ingela Lekfalk, Luleå, film
Gun Olofsson, Vittangi, music
Sara Edström, Luleå, art
Jonas Selberg Augustsén, Stockholm, film
2008
Kerstin Hedström, Luleå, art
Joar Tiberg, Hägerstensåsen, literature
Ann-Heleén Laestadius, Solna/Soppero, literature
Markus Wargh, Boden, music
2007
AnnaSofia Mååg, Malmberget, art
Mattias Kalander, Malmberget, music
Agneta Andersson, Kiruna, art
Simon Marainen, Kiruna, music
2006
Sofia Jannok, Gällivare, music
Magnus Fredriksson, Kiruna, film
Cecilia Hansson, Luleå, literature
Jenny Välitalo, Gammelstad, music
2005
Anette Winblad, Luleå, film
Kjell Morin, Kalix, theater
Monica L Edmondson, Tärnaby/Gällivare, art
Yngve Ryd, Jokkmokk, literature
2004
Anna Vnuk, Hertsön/Stockholm, Dance
Mona Mörtlund, Kangos/Järfälla, Literature
Pia Suonvieri, Haparanda, Performance
Christer Lövgren, Gallejaur, Art
2003
Carina Henriksson, Kiruna/Lainio, Opera
Rose-Marie Huvva, Kiruna, Art/literature
Johan Ramström, Luleå, Music
David Vikgren, Övertorneå/Gothenburg, Literature
2002
Maria Vedin, Jokkmokk, Literature
Peo Rask, Luleå, Literature
Erling Fredriksson, Tärendö, Music
Ricky Sandberg, Luleå, Art
2001
Boel Forssell, Luleå, Theatre
Lena Ylipää, Lainio, Art
Pontus Wikström, Luleå, Film
Manlio Hjelm-Giordano, Piteå, Music
2000
Bertil Sundstedt, Luleå, Art
Åsa Bergdahl, Luleå, Art
Britta Marakatt-Labba, Upper Soppero, Art
Lisbeth Sandberg, Lappland, Music
Kristoffer Åström, Hägersten/Luleå Music
Ann Marie Ljungberg, Gothenburg/Piteå Literature
Brother Astermo, Pajala, Theatre
Katarina Wennberg, Luleå, Dance
1999
Jan Sandström, Luleå, Music
Yana Sundgren Mangi, Kiruna, Music
Katarina Kieri, Luleå, Literature
Mattias Alkberg, Luleå, Literature
Mikael Niemi, Pajala, Literature
Lennart Holmbom, Luleå, Art
Gudrun Söderholm, Luleå, Art
Christer Engberg, Luleå, Film
Autumn 1998
Lena Lahti, Boden, Art
Kenneth Jansson, Stockholm, Dance
Marianne Öqvist, Luleå, Art
Dave Ave (David Lindgren, Aron Tideström), Stockholm/Luleå, Music
Spring 1998
Brita Weglin, Luleå, Art
Lena Stenberg, Kiruna, Art
Katarina Fallholm, Luleå, Music/Opera
Hans Andersson, Jokkmokk, Literature
Autumn 1997
Jan-Anders Eriksson, Luleå, Art
Åsa Simma, Karesuando, Film/multimedia
Elisabeth Heilman-Blind, Karesuando, Theatre
Lars Gulliksson, Malmö, Music
Spring 1997
Dan Lestander, Luleå, Art
Torbjörn Säfve, Luleå, Literature
Anna Pontén, Luleå, Film
Svante Lindqvist, Luleå, Music
Autumn 1996
Eva Källman, Luleå, Art
Dan Lundström, Kiruna, Film
Charlotta Ruth, Luleå, Dance
Jan Ferm, Piteå, Music
Spring1996
Eva Hammond, Kalix, Dance
Erik Norberg, Kiruna, Music/drama
Boris Ersson, Luleå, Film/multimedia
Erik Fankki, Gällivare, Crafts
Autumn 1995
Bengt Pohjanen, Överkalix, Literature
Ingela Nilsson, Luleå, Multimedia
Osnát Opatowsky- Wahlberg, Skarpnäck, Dance
Eva-Stina Sandling, Vuollerim, Visual Arts
Spring 1995
Paul-Anders Simma, Karesuando, Film/Multimedia
Gunilla G Bresky, Luleå, Film
Håkan Rudehill, Luleå, Drama
Marika Sandström, Luleå, Dance