Become a member

Textiltryck Malmö is a non-profit association open to artists, craftspeople, and designers with advanced skills in textile printing. Work in the workshop is carried out independently and under one’s own responsibility; therefore, the facility is open only to affiliated members.

Anyone working professionally in art, crafts, design, interior design, architecture, fashion, performing arts, or conservation is eligible to apply for membership in Textiltryck Malmö. Students holding a bachelor’s degree from art or design colleges may also apply for full membership.

To apply for membership, you must possess documented knowledge of textile printing and provide work samples demonstrating both practical skills and artistic quality.

Your application should be based on your artistic practice. Your statement of purpose must relate to textile printing or dyeing and specifically describe your need for the equipment and facilities available at Textiltryck Malmö.

If you are interested in working in the workshop, there are several types of affiliation to consider:

Full Membership

As a professional artist, you gain access to one of Sweden’s bestequipped collective workshops. Fill out the form and submit it along with the other materials.

Application form, full membership (PDF)

Student Membership

If you have knowledge of textile printing but have not yet completed your education, you may apply for a one-year student membership. Fill out the form and submit it along with the other materials.

Application form, student membership (PDF)

Guest Access

If you are a member of a collective workshop affiliated with KKV-Riks or the Network of Collective Workshops in Skåne (Kollektivverkstädernas nätverk i Skåne), you have the opportunity to work here as a guest.

Interested? Contact us.

Project Access

Artists, designers, set designers, architects, and professionals in related fields can apply for project access to Textiltryck Malmö to work on specific projects in the workshop. Applications must include a project description. Fill out the form and submit it along with the other materials.

Application form, project access (PDF)

Can’t find an access option that suits you? Check out our range of courses for non-members here.

Why apply?

As a professional artist, you gain access to one of Sweden’s bestequipped collective workshops.

Textiltryck Malmö is a non-profit association dedicated to enabling professional artists, craftspeople, and designers to work with textile printing in shared workshop facilities. Since its inception in 1983, the association has served as a growing platform for textile art in southern Sweden.

“A place in the heart of the city where creators from the cultural and creative sectors can practice their profession, grow, share knowledge, foster community, and build networks. It is also a cooperative platform and a space for testing ideas, creating prototypes, and producing test prints.

I am captivated and amazed every time I step into these premises on Korsgatan; this is a workshop where textile works are created that are both functional and imbued with symbolism and dreams. Works that carry life stories and inspire reflection and contemplation.

Textiltryck Malmö is a vital part of the city’s creative ecosystem, capable of opening doors for new, curious talents and creators while fostering cross-pollination with other industries.”

– Caroline B Le Bongoat, Business Development Officer, City of Malmö

Large formats

At Textiltryck Malmö, you can work with textile printing on a truly large scale, using equipment that is difficult to accommodate in a private studio. Our long printing tables allow for the production of both unique prints for public spaces and continuous yardage.

Concentration and a Peaceful Working Environment

Working with design and art requires concentration and a peaceful atmosphere. Textiltryck Malmö is a creative workplace that allows space for both the creative phase of your work and its practical execution. Here, the outside world is kept at bay, intruding only when absolutely necessary.

Guidance

Many of the people here are highly trained artists and designers with years of experience in all forms of textile printing. When applying for full membership, you can receive guidance and assistance in understanding how Textiltryck Malmö can serve as a resource for you. Members also have the option—for a fee—to hire someone from Textiltryck Malmö for expert advice or as an assistant.

The Work Environment

Virtually everyone working here speaks highly of the pleasant and inspiring environment. The exchange of ideas and contact with other artists in the workshop are also greatly appreciated. Working in an environment like this provides inspiration for large-scale artistic projects.

Application Process

Please read our instructions carefully before preparing your application.

Your application must include:

  • A fully completed application form with a detailed statement of purpose, as well as documentation of your skills in textile printing techniques and/or dyeing.
  • Work samples.
  • CV.

Criteria

Your artistic qualities are the primary criteria when evaluating all applications.

Your application must clearly outline your skills in textile printing and/or dyeing, as well as your need for the equipment offered at Textiltryck Malmö. This information is crucial to the assessment of your application.

Instructions for work samples

The work samples should demonstrate your printing skills and artistic qualities.

Work samples must be submitted in physical form and consist primarily of printed fabrics or swatches.

Your work samples should reflect your specific textile focus.

The work samples should convey your artistic message—what you aim to communicate through your artistic work.

You may supplement your application with digital material. In exceptional cases, we also accept digital-only work samples.

Submission

You may submit your application in person by appointment. Work samples sent by mail should be addressed to:

Textiltryck Malmö, Korsgatan 6, 211 32 Malmö.

Guidance

When applying for full membership, you can receive guidance and assistance in understanding how Textiltryck Malmö can serve as a resource for you. It is also possible to hire an individual member of Textiltryck Malmö for expert advice or assistance, subject to a fee. We can help you find the right person for your needs.

Inquiries regarding advice and applications can be sent to info@textiltryckmalmo.se or made by phone at 040-12 31 66.

Who reviews the application?

A working group appointed by the Textiltryck Malmö board reviews the application. Assessments are based on established criteria. The working group processes applications on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Decisions regarding membership approval are made by the board. A response is provided no later than four weeks after the application is submitted.

Response to the application

You will receive a response to your application no later than five weeks after receiving our confirmation of receipt. We send responses via email, so please ensure we have your current address.

Your application will be processed at the next board meeting, where a decision will be made. The board meets regularly throughout the year at intervals of approximately five weeks.

Textiltryck Malmö reserves the right to reject applications that do not meet our requirements.

Good to know before applying

The non-profit association Textiltryck Malmö Textiltryck Malmö operates as a non-profit association with around 60 affiliated artists. Membership entails both rights and obligations.

Rules of conduct

Specific rules of conduct apply to everyone working at Textiltryck Malmö. Please ensure you are thoroughly familiar with them when you begin working here. Read more about our Statutes and Rules of Conduct.

Insurance

Textiltryck Malmö holds association insurance. You are required to have your own liability and accident insurance.

Openness

A productive working atmosphere is important to everyone at Textiltryck Malmö, and we must all help maintain it. However, study visits or other guests are occasionally shown around the workshop.

Mutual trust

Artistic exchange between artists and professionals plays a vital role in the work at Textiltryck Malmö. This openness also implies mutual trust regarding each other’s work and ideas.

Keys

Keys to the workshop are issued upon payment of a deposit.

Fees

Regular member and student member

  • Annual fee: 1,500 SEK (1,250 SEK is a tax-deductible service fee and 250 SEK is the membership fee)
  • Day rental (less than 2 hours): 20 SEK
  • Day rental: 40 SEK
  • Storage locker/year: 300 SEK
  • Usage fees according to the current price list.
  • Cleaning fee: 200 SEK per missed mandatory group cleaning day.
  • Key deposit: 300 SEK

Guest member

  • Day rental: 100 SEK
  • Key deposit: 300 SEK
  • Usage fees according to the current price list.

If you are a member of KKV-Grafik, KKV-Monumental, or Mediaverkstaden (the network of collective workshops in Skåne), you may work up to 6 times per year at another workshop within the network.

You can obtain your own keys if needed against a 300 SEK deposit, payable in cash upon collection. To access our resources, you must be able to operate the workshop equipment. Once you have reviewed our information materials and received an introduction to the workshop, you may work here as a guest member. Contact us to arrange this.

Project member

  • Workshop rental: 1,000 SEK/week
  • Key deposit: 300 SEK
  • Frame rental (if needed)
  • Small (printing area 25×35 cm): 50 SEK
  • Large (frames larger than the above dimensions): 100 SEK

During the project period, you have access to a printing table and storage shelving at no extra cost. Other costs, such as for the curing oven, photocopying, etc., are charged according to our standard price list. If individuals other than the project owner work on the project, they are charged an additional daily fee of SEK 100 per person.

Study Visits

Textiltryck Malmö offers study visits for interested groups. Please contact the office with your inquiry: info@textiltryckmalmo.se

Textiltryck Malmö regularly offers courses for the public. View upcoming courses here.