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Aboa Vetus & Ars
Nova, Artist in Residence -program, Turku
http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en/tietoa-museosta/residence
Disciplines
Visual arts
Contacts
Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum
Eeva Holkeri
tel. +358-(0)207 181 644
eeva.holkeri(at)aboavetusarsnova.fi
Accommodation, organization
The Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum offers an Artist in Residence
program in Turku. The museum focuses on the cultural heritage of medieval
Finland as well as that of contemporary art.
The artist is provided a working space free of charge. The working space is 35 m² and it is located approx. 3 km from the centre of Turku in a building completed in 2010. The working space is not suitable for metal sculpting or development of analog photography.
The artist pays for working materials, maintenance
and travel expenses. For the duration of the program, it is possible to
rent an unfurnished flat in the same building where the studio/working space is
located.
Residence
The period of residence can vary from 2 to 6 months according to the
residence application.
Each year upon invitation one artist in residence is offered an
opportunity to exhibit works in the museum's Takkahuone Gallery (26m²).
Duration of the exhibition is 1 to 3 months.
Applying
Written applications throughout the year, for futher information on
applications and selection see the website of the museum.
AiR - Nykarleby,
Nykarleby
http://www.bildkonst.fi/web-sidor/artist_in_residence.html
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
-
Contacts
AiR Nykarleby,
Jakobstadsvägen 24,
66900 Nykarleby
Tel. +358-6-781 5923, fax: +358-6-781 5910
robert.back(at)novia.fi
Accommodation, organization
AiR-Nykarleby is a result of the international exchange programme
developed in the 90's within the Fine Arts Programme at the Swedish
Polytechnic, Finland in collaboration with the Friends of Swedish Art
School which later took over the AiR-programme.
AiR-Nykarleby provides a studio together with all forms of workshops (print
making, sculpture, wood, digital, photo and so on).
Residence
The artist gets accommodation as well as a mobile phone.
The artist pays for travelcosts, food and working material ("paint,
color, "software") unless other arrangements are agreed
between the organisation and the artist before the residency.
Applying
Applications through out the year
Arteles Residency Program,
Haukijärvi
http://www.arteles.org
Disciplines
Visual arts, music & sound art, literature, performing arts, design,
philosophy & research etc.
Contacts
Arteles Creative Center
Hahmajärventie 26
FIN-38490 Haukijärvi
Tel. +358 341 023 787
info(at)arteles.org
Accommodation, organization
The Arteles Art Center is a new culture and residency centre in countryside of
Hämeenkyrö, located in
Haukijärvi village , 43 km away from the city of Tampere. Its residency
program started in 2010 - the center offers refurnished
accommodation and working studio spaces in a former school building.
Residence
Further information on activities and spaces on
the website of Arteles.
Applying
Call for entries twice a year; next deadline 21st of
March 2011. Application form available on the web-site.
Ateljé Stundars, Solf (Sulva)
http://www.kulturosterbotten.fi/ateljestundars
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Stundars Cultural Center, Stundarsvägen 5, FIN- 65450 Solf
Contacts
Ateljé Stundars, Kultur Österbotten, Svenska Österbottens förb., Kauppapuistikko 23 A, FIN-65100 VAASA
Tel. +358-6-324 2211
Fax +358-6-324 2210
atelje.stundars(at)svof.fi
Accommodation, organization
The Ateljé Stundars residence is maintained by Kultur Österbotten, a unit responsible for developing art and culture in Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia. The residence is located in a living crafts and open-air museum area, Stundars Museum and Cultural Centre (http://www.stundars.fi/).
Residence
Ateljé Stundars provides artists with a studio and a guest apartment from two to six months. The residency is free; the artist pays only the travelling and living costs. A small grant for material costs is included.
Applying
Applications by 31st of May yearly
Art Centre Tuulensuu, Viitasaari
http://www.tuulensuu.net/
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Pasala, FIN-44500 Viitasari
Contacts
Viitasaari Director of cultural affairs, Viitasaari Town Hall, PB 60, FIN-44501 Viitasaari
Tel. +358-14-45975 70 or +358-44-45975 70
Fax +358-14-45975 21
jorma.rihto(at)viitasaari.fi
Accommodation, organization
A high quality studio building is located in Central Finland north of Jyväskylä. The two-storey 175m2 building is fully equipped with a high and light studio, kitchen-living room, bedroom, wc, sauna and a smoke sauna by the lake. The building is privately owned but run by the local authorities.
Residence
The building is rented on a monthly basis during spring, summer and autumn. Payment
to be done in the form of works of art (of exhibition standard).
Applying
Written applications by 31st of March annually
Drake Arts Centre, Kokkola
https://www.kokkola.fi/kulttuuri/taiteilijaresidenssi/fi_FI/taiteilijaresidenssi
Disciplines
Visual arts, performing arts, research
Address
Läntinen Kirkkokatu 20
FIN-67100 Kokkola
Contacts
Nordic Art School
Sonja Remell, Secretary of Studies
Pormestarinkatu 32
FIN-67100 Kokkola
Tel. +358-6-836 2120
sonja(at)kfhs.fi
Accommodation, organization
For the visiting artists the residency offers a flat of ca. 40 m2 in a
refurbished old wooden house situated in Kokkola's old town. The building is
owned by the City of Kokkola. If needed, the artist has an access to a
studio of ca. 10 m2, at the Nordic Art School (www.nordiskakonstskolan.org).
Residence
The residence periods vary from one week to six months.
The artist is granted a sum of 15 euros a day, and pay
no rent for the residence
Applying
Application deadline is twice a year: 30th of September and
31st of March. Applications which offer concrete artistic or/and
public production in connection with or after the residency are favored
(forms of production could be a work of art, a public performance or an
open lecture).
Eckerö Post & Customs House
guest apartment, Eckerö Åland
http://www.kultur.aland.fi/eckeropostotull.htm
Disciplines
All
Address
AX 22270 Eckerö, Åland
Contacts
Cultural Affairs office, Åland
Tel +358 (0)18 25512
kulturinfo(at)ls.aland.fi
Accommodation, organization
The Government of Åland provides a guest apartment
located in the Eckerö Post & Customs House. The guest apartment
consists of 2 rooms comprising a total of 50 m2.
Residence
The guest apartment is primarily let to practising artists in all areas
of arts from the Nordic countries and neighbouring regions (the Baltic
Sea region, Northwest Russia) from early spring to late autumn,
generally for a period of 1-2 months.
Applying
by 31st of January annually.
Eläintarha Villa 14, Helsinki
www.kulttuuri.hel.fi/elaintarhanhuvila
Disciplines
All
Address
Eläintarhantie 14, FIN-00530 Helsinki
Contacts
Satu Sirén (on weekdays at 10 -16)
Tel. +358-40-730 10 98
Fax +358-9-723 17 610
satusiren(at)kolumbus.fi
Organisation
The Villa, run by Helsinki City Cultural Office, offers living quarters for foreign artists close to Helsinki City centre by the pittoresque Eläintarhanlahti bay.
Residence
Five bedrooms are available for hire for visiting artists working temporarily in Finland for a minimum period of one month. The villa is meant mainly for artists who have an invitation to do a project with an art organisation in Finland. The application should usually be done by the inviting organisation.
Applying
Application can be filled on the website http://kulttuuri.hel.fi/elaintarhanhuvila/artistsinresidence_en.html.
Fiskars Village Artist in
Residence, Fiskars
http://www.fiskarsair.fi
Disciplines
Handicraft, design, arts, literature and research.
Contacts
Onoma, Residency Committee, Tornikellorakennus, FIN-10470 Fiskars, Finland
Tel. +358-44-0600036 or +358-19-2777500
info(at)fiskarsair.fi
Accommodation, organization
The Fiskars Village AiR was founded in early 2006 by the Artisans, Designers and Artists of Fiskars Co-operative. The residence houses two apartments: a studio for 1-2 persons and a two floor apartment for 1-4 persons. Work spaces are connected to the apartments.
Residence
Professional overseas (i.e. non Finnish-resident) craftspeople, designers and artists may apply for the residency. Cultural journalists, writers and scientists may also be considered. The Artist Residency is available year-round with residency periods ranging from 2 to 3
months. A monthly maintainance fee of 100 euro is required from all
visiting artists. The Fiskars Artist in Residence program does not
offer any funding for travel, material or living expenses.
Applying
Artists in Residents are selected once a year on the basis of applications. The selection is made by an appointed Residency Committee. The deadline for applications is September
15th.
GalleriAri, GalleryInn,
Mikkeli
http://www.galleriari.fi/
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Kasarminkatu 3, FIN-50100 Mikkeli
Contacts
GalleriAri, Kasarminkatu 3, FIN-50100 Mikkeli
Tel +358 50 518 5199
galleria(at)galleriari.fi
Organization
A residence in connection to a gallery and a framing shop. An apartment,
working space and an exhibition space. Also space for sculpting and
other art forms that take up a lot of space.
Residence
Working periods from one week to several months. For shorter periods
there is a daily fee, periods that last longer than a month are free.
Price for the working space will be agreed on separately. It is possible
for the artist to have an exhibition in the exhibition space.
Applying
Please contact GalleriAri.
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist-in-Residence Programme, Helsinki
http://www.hiap.fi/
Disciplines
Visual arts, dance and choreography, research
Address
Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1 C 97, FIN-00180 Helsinki
Contacts
HIAP, Tallberginkatu 1 C 97, FIN-00180 Helsinki
Tel / Fax +358-9-6856730
hiap(at)hiap.fi
Organization
The main purpose of HIAP is to foster cultural interaction between Finnish and international art professionals by providing an opportunity for creative work and research. Helsinki International Artist-in-residence Programme is one of the first and most important international residency centers in Finland. HIAP is located at the Cable Factory cultural complex (www.kaapelitehdas.fi) close to the Helsinki City centre.
Residence
Each year between 10-15 artists from different fields are offered a working period of 2-3 months in the program. HIAP artists-in-residence are provided with a working studio with accommodation for free and a grant for living expenses.
Applying
Participants of the HIAP artists-in-residence programme are either invited by the HIAP Jury or selected on the basis of proposals submitted by international partner organisations, residency exchange programs and an extensive world-wide network of art professionals.
HoviArt, Anttola
http://www.anttolanhovi.fi/
Disciplines
Visual Arts
Address
Hovintie 224, FIN-52100 Anttola
Contacts
HoviArt, Marja-Liisa Laitinen, Hovintie 224, FIN-52100 Anttola
Puh +358-400-442 545
marja-liisa.laitinen(at)anttolanhovi.fi
Accommodation, organization
A residence at Anttolan Hovi Manor House. A 70m2 studio space,
accommodation in a small hotel. You also have the possibility to use the
gym, swimming pool and other excercise facilities of Anttolanhovi.
Residence
Working period 1-7 months, from October to May. The artist can be
invited to HoviArt exhibition held at the Manor every summer. The artist
can also take part in local activities in the form of lectures,
workshops etc. Rent 900€/month including accommodation, working space
and breakfast.
Applying
Please contact HoviArt.
Disciplines
Writing, theatre, dance, music
Address
Ilokallionkatu 13, FIN-57200 Savonlinna
Contacts
Ilola, Kalliopeia, Ilokallionkatu 13, FIN-57200 Savonlinna
Tel +358-40-415 7733
tuija.rakkaus(at)jippii.fi
Accommodation, organization
A renovated old community hall with various studio/work spaces. There is
also a café and exhibition space in the building. The residency belongs
to the residency network of Southern Savonia.
Residence
Residency apartments are in use between 15.8. and 30.5. for periods of 1
to 6 months.
Applying
Please contact Kalliopeia.
Jyväskylä Centre for
Printmaking, Jyväskylä
http://www3.jkl.fi/taidemuseo/grafiikkakeskus/english.htm
Disciplines
Printmaking
Address
Hannikaisenkatu 39, FIN-40100 Jyväskylä
Contacts
Jyväskylä Centre for Printmaking, PL 165, FIN-40101 Jyväskylä
Tel. +358-14-266 43 89
Fax +358-14-615 730
jukka.partanen(at)jkl.fi
Accommodation, organization
Set up in 1978, the Jyväskylä Centre for Printmaking is a municipal
unit affording artists facilities for work. Besides the print workshop
and a gallery, the centre has also two guest rooms.
Residence
Duration of the residence is one month (in 2011: October/November). Residency
includes accomodation (free of charge at the guest room of the centre), a grant
for living and material expenses (
400 €) and the use of the working space/printshop (free of charge - except plates, papers
& special materials).
The guest rooms of the centre can also be rented privately by
professional printmakers and other persons visiting the centre; guest
room rent is 26 € a day (in 2011).
The Jyväskylä Centre for Printmaking has also
participated in the Pépinières
- European artist-in-residence programme offering 6 months
residencies for young artists. This residency includes a special grant
and the use of the apartment and the print shop free of charge. The
Pépinières programme has a separate call for entries.
Applying
The deadline for the 2011 residence is May 31, see further information
on the website of the centre.
For private use a reservation is enough, no application is necessary.
Kemijärvi Artist Residency, Kemijärvi
http://www.kemijarvi-artresidence.fi/
Disciplines
All fields of art, eg. visual arts, photography, literature, performing
arts
Contacts
Kemijärven kuvanveisto- ja kulttuurisäätiö, PL 37, FIN-98101 Kemijärvi
Tel +358-40-579 1644
Fax +358-16-812 401
kemijarven.kulttuurisaatio(at)co.inet.fi
Organisation
The old and unused dairy building has been renovated by the Kemijärvi Sculpture and Culture Foundation as an artist's
residency. The building has 4 artists apartments and 4 working studios. The traditional Wood Sculpting Symposium held in Kemijärvi is connected to the activities of the artist's
Residency. The purpose is also that the visiting artists will participate in developing local art and cultural life.
Residence
The length of a working period ranges from 1 week to 3 months. The artist must pay his / her living
expenses. The artist is expected to receive a grant from his / her own country to finance the stay
here. The Residency will give help with applications for Finnish grants. When
needed, the Residency will also give a statement in case of international applications for international
grants.
Applying
Throughout the year by an informal application or by using the official application form of the Residency
Kolin Ryynänen, Lieksa
http://pktaidetoimikunta.net/en/in+english/
Disciplines
Visual arts, performing arts, literature and critics, architecture, textile art,
ceramics
Address
Ylä-Kolintie 2a, FIN-83960 Koli
Contacts
Pohjois-Karjalan taidetoimikunta, Kauppakatu 11, FIN-80100 JOENSUU
koliresidence(at)gmail.com
Accommodation, organization
The Residence is located next to the Koli national park in North Karelia. The studio and the apartment are situated upstairs in a traditional old wooden
building. The working space is well-suited for artists working in the field of visual
arts. The living accommodation is a self- contained, fully equipped apartment with a living-room and a double
bedroom. There is also an old fashioned coffee shop with an exhibition space downstairs in the same
building.
Residence
The artist is required to pay a monthly rent of 150 €, which includes all the bills. All travelling and living expenses must be covered by the artist. Visitors may stay in the residence up to 4 months.
Applying
Dead-line for applications for year 2011 ends on the 31st of March 2010.
Kouluniemi, Kangasniemi
http://www.kouluniemi.com
Disciplines
Research, literature, photography
Address
Suomäentie 69, FIN-51200 Kangasniemi
Contacts
Kouluniemi, Suomäentie 69, FIN-51200 Kangasniemi
Tel +358-40-871 2982
info(at)kouluniemi.com
Accommodation, organization
Accommodation and working spaces in an old school next to lake Puulavesi.
Visitors can take part in the activities of the local community for
example in the form of exhibitions and workshops.
Residence
Rental periods from one to three months in either January-March or
September-November. Rent 700€/month including accommodation, working
space and the use of shared facilities.
Applying
Please contact Kouluniemi.
KulttuuriKauppila, Ii
http://www.kulttuurikauppila.fi
Disciplines
All
Address
Jokisuuntie 2, FIN-91100 Ii
Contacts
KulttuuriKauppila, Jokisuuntie 2, FIN-91100 Ii
Tel +358 50 3950 313
leena.vuotovesi(at)kulttuurikauppila.fi
Accommodation, organization
KulttuuriKauppila consists of the annex building of the
Residence
The rental period is from one to six months. The visiting artists will have an
opportunity to organise their closing exhibition in the Kierikki archaeological
exhibition and activity centre.
Applying
Application form available on web-site. More info from KulttuuriKauppila.
Kulttuuripappila Sylvi, Pieksamäki
Disciplines
Visual arts, literature, theatre
Address
Sylvinkuja 1, FIN-76120 Pieksamäki
Contacts
Kulttuuripappila Sylvi, Sylvinkuja 1, FIN-76120 Pieksamäki
Puh +358-44-588 2431
mariella.haavisto(at)pieksamaki.fi
Accommodation, organization
Two studio spaces and a separate apartment. In the main building there
is also a café, sauna, exhibition and museum spaces and a place for
print making.
Residence
Residence is in use between 15.5. and 30.6. Working space rent is 150€/month,
apartment rent is 160€/person/month or 300€/family/month.
Applying
Please contact Kulttuuripappila Sylvi.
Disciplines
-
Address
Aino Acktén puistotie, FIN-57130 Savonlinna
Contacts
Lossiranta Lodge, Aino Acktén puistotie, FIN-57130 Savonlinna
Tel +358-15-511 2323
lodge(at)lossiranta.net
Accommodation, organization
Accommodation in a small hotel in Savonlinna old town. A bedroom,
kitchen, bathroom and a small terrace.
Residence
Rental periods 1-3 months. Rent 790€/person/month. Working spaces and
their rents will be agreed on separately.
Applying
Please contact Lossiranta.
Loviisa Artist in Residence Program, Loviisa
http://www.lovart.fi
Disciplines
All fields of art, also art research
Address
-
Contacts
Applications: Loviisa Artist in Residence Programme, Forum, PL 77, FIN-07900 Loviisa, kulttuuri(at)loviisa.fi
Extra info: Producer Jouni Jäppinen, Kipparipuustelli, FIN-07960 Ahvenkoski,
jounijappinen(at)gmail.com
Accommodation, organization
International artist-in-residence programme for all fields of art. 75 m2 apartment/studio in the centre of Loviisa. Artists from the Baltic and Nordic countries are given preference.
Residence
Working period 2-6 months. Free apartment/studio and a grant
Applying
Dead-line for applications 31.10. yearly.
Mustarinda, Hyrynsalmi
http://www.mustarinda.fi
Disciplines
All fields of art, research
Address
Paljakantie 61
FIN-89400 Hyrynsalmi
Contacts
Antti Majava/Alma Heikkilä
Tel. +358 400655 883
info(at)mustarinda.fi
Accommodation, organization
Art and Nature Centre Mustarinda is located at the outskirts of
Paljakka Nature Reserve in Kainuu region, surrounded by valuable old
forests.
Available for rent are 3 artist studios and additionally 3 rooms
suitable for researchers/writers. The rooms have large windows, proper
lighting, mechanical ventilation and wireless Internet access. Residents
have communal use of a kitchen, dining room, living room/library, sauna.
Residence
Duration 2 weeks up to 3 months.
Residency includes a selected workspace and a separate bedroom.
Accomodation possibilities for families also.
Applying
Application deadline April 30th 2011 (for the periods between September
2011 - October 2012).
Nelimarkka Residence, Alajärvi
http://www.alajarvi.fi/museo/
Disciplines
Media, painting, print making and environmental art.
Address
Pekkolantie 123, 62900 FIN-Alajärvi
Contacts
Nelimarkka-museo, Pekkolantie 123, FIN-62900 Alajärvi
Tel +358-6-557 1133
Fax +358-6-557 3889
marlampi(at)nelimarkka-museo.fi
Accommodation, organization
The Nelimarkka Residence premises are rented to Finnish and foreign artists. About 10 artists live and work at the residence yearly. At the basement there is a large studio with print making equipment. Smaller studio is located upstairs. Downstairs there is a kitchen, bathroom and a bedroom, there are also two bedrooms upstairs.
Residence
Working periods starting from 1 month. Artists participating in exchange programmes (Schleswig-Holstein) receive a grant. Other artists pay the travel, material and living costs plus the rent (which can also be paid with a work of art).
Applying
Application forms available from the museum, applications by 15.2. and 15.9. yearly.
Orivesi Art Residence, Orivesi
Disciplines
Visual arts, creative writing, music
Address
Orivesi Art Residence, Orivesi College of Art, Koulutie 5, FIN-35300
Orivesi
Contacts
Orivesi Art Residence, Orivesi College of Art, Koulutie 5, FIN-35300
Orivesi
Tel +358-20-7511535
sampsa.virkajarvi(at)kvs.fi
Accommodation, organization
The Orivesi College of Arts is a folk high school with creative writing,
visual arts and music as main educational areas. The idea of the
residency is to introduce artists and students to each other and enhance
interaction.A fully equipped apartment in the main building. Two studio
rooms for working, also other working spaces available depending on the
needs of the artist.
Residence
Working periods from 2 weeks to 2 months. The residency includes meals during
workdays.
Applying
Through out the year. Informal applications including cv and photos/portfolio
can be sent to the address above
PERiODI Residence, Nauvo
http://www.peri.fi/projektit.html
Disciplines
Photography
Address
Puistotie 5, Nauvo, Finland
Contacts
Valokuvakeskus Peri ry, Uudenmaankatu 1, 20500 Turku, Finland
Tel. +358-2-2514364
info(at)peri.fi
Accommodation, organization
The residency is located in Nauvo, in the archipelago of Turku. The artist has in his/her use a room with internet connection at Hotel Lanterna.
Residence
Working periods (twice a year) are 1-2 months between October-April. The residency includes accommodation, working space and equipment and if needed, support for material and living costs (must be applied separately).
Applying
Please contact Valokuvakeskus Peri
PORTAIT Workshop, Pori
http://www.porintaiteilijaseura.fi
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Portait Workshop , Antinkatu 33A , FIN-28130 PORI
Contacts
Portait Workshop , Antinkatu 33A , FIN-28130 PORI
Tel / Fax +358 2 633 1706
porin.taiteilijaseura(at)gmail.com
Accommodation, organisation
The residence is located at Portait Workshop , maintained by the Pori Society of Artists. The workshop consists of one big space, which is possible to divide to two parts. The bedroom is sufficiently furnished for the stay during the period of the residency.
Residence
The Portait Residency is annually open to one or two visual artists from Nordic and Baltic countries for three to four weeks in June/July. The charges are 50 euros/week (exhibition costs not included), including working space/exhibition space, electricity and water. The artist pays the living, travelling and transporting costs. Artists must seek their own funding. Works created during the residency can be exhibited in Pori at the end of the residency .
Applying
Applications by the end of March yearly with application form, which can be downloaded from the website or ordered from the Pori Society of Artists.
Porvoo A-i-R ry/rf artist in residence, Porvoo
http://taidetehdas.fi/fi/vuokralaiset/residenssi/
Disciplines
Visual arts (paper art especially), jazz music, sound and media art, theatre
Address
Taidetehdas, Kokonniement.6, FIN-06100 Porvoo
Contacts
Porvoo Artist in residence ry/rf, Taidetehdas, Kokonniementie 6, FIN-06100 Porvoo
Tel +358-40-8414070
air(at)taidetehdas.fi
Accommodation, organisation
A studio of 50 m2 at Porvoo Art Factory. Also possible to use the professional equipment of Porvoo paper art studio and other facilities for a separate fee. Accommodation in the same building including kitchen-living room, bedroom and bathroom (52m2). A separate studio for sound and media artists will be opened in 2007.
Residence
Working period minimum 1 month. Residency is open through out the year.
Applying
Application dead-line 30.9. annually.
Pro Artibus, Tammisaari
http://proartibus.huset.fi/hem
Disciplines
Visual Arts
Address
-
Contacts
Pro Artibus, Kustaa Waasan katu 11, FIN-10600 Tammisaari, Finland.
Tel +358-19-2239 013, Fax: +358-19-2239 020
asa.lonnqvist(at)proartibus.fi
Accommodation, organization
A separate working team annually selects 4-5 visiting artists, based on applications. The artist has access to a 62m2 fully furnished apartment with 4 rooms and a kitchen. Next to the apartment are also the work and exhibition facilities, altogether 135m2.
Residence
The foundation offers established foreign artists accommodation and work facilities for a period of 2-3 months. A tax-free daily allowance of 20 euros is provided to cover the expenses. One work of art, produced during the visit in Ekenäs, is donated to Pro Artibus. The visiting artist has opportunities to exhibit work produced during the visit.
Applying
Applications are to be submitted before August 31.
Raumars, Rauma
http://www.raumars.org
Disciplines
Visual arts, applied art, design, architecture, dance, music and literature
Address
Raumars - Rauma Artist-in-Residence Programme, Valtakatu 7, FIN - 26100 Rauma
Contacts
Raumars - Rauma Artist-in-Residence Programme, Valtakatu 7, FIN - 26100 Rauma
Tel +358-50-331 7465
Fax +358-2-83874742
producer(at)raumars.org
Accommodation, organization
Raumars functions in the Satakunta region in western Finland with the help of local art and cultural institutions, organisations and individuals. Raumars offers an apartment (60m2) free of charge.
Residence
Working periods are usually from 2 months up to 4 months. Raumars will offer an apartment free of
charge, tries to arrange working facilities as needed and give part-time administrative help in producing the accepted proposal. Raumars also guarantees some support for the material expenses. The costs paid by artist include living, travelling and transporting expenses.
Applying
The deadline for applications is 30th of April annually. Artists are selected through an application process. The main selection criterion is the artists’ motivation to work within a social context.
Saari residence, Mietoinen
http://www.koneensaatio.fi/en/manor/
Disciplines
All, critics & translators included
Address
Saaren rantatie 21
23120 Mietoinen
Contacts
Tel +358 (0)2 431 4200
saari(at)koneensaatio.fi
Executive Manager Hanna Nurminen
hanna.nurminen(at)koneensaatio.fi
Accommodation, organization
Saari Residence is a manor owned and maintained by Kone Foundation as a
research and production facility for researchers and artists. The
lodging facilities include two apartments in the courtyard buildings,
plus two bed sits with kitchen, shower and toilet and alcove bed. The
range of the workspaces is also wide, from halls for theatre and dance
to research rooms; artists’ workspaces will be available also in the
refurbished stone barn. Saari Residence has capacity for 4 - 10
researchers and artists at any one time. For the production residencies,
larger numbers are possible. The residence also offers possibilities for
family accommodation.
Residence
2 months funded residencies at Saari Residence are offered for
individual artists, translators and critics of all nationalities to
support the applicant’s proposed work. In summer the residence
functions as a production residence.
Applying
Application period for Saari Residence begins on 1 August and ends on 31 August.
Saksala ArtRadius, Haukivuori
http://www.saksala.org
Disciplines
Visual Arts
Address
Karhuntie 11, FIN-51600 Haukivuori
Contacts
Saksala ArtRadius, Karhuntie 11, FIN-51600 Haukivuori
Tel +358-9-15 4102410, +358-50-4625 675
mail(at)saksala.org
Accommodation, organization
The art center started in 2005 with the first guests and the first artist-in-residence. The idea is to create a place were artists can work on their own artistic work, take part in the social live of the local community and be a part of the growing, changing and exploring art centre.
Residence
Working periods 1-6 months. Artists can either rent living and working spaces or apply for a partly supported residency programme, where only a part of the rental costs have to be paid. The artist is responsible for living-, material- and travel costs.
Applying
Please contact the art centre.
Santtu's House, Keuruu
http://www.keuruu.fi/museo/santuntalo.html
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Vanhankirkontie 6, FIN-42700 Keuruu
Contacts
Keuruu Museum, Kangasmannilantie 4, FIN-42700 Keuruu
Puh +358-14 -7512 541
kirsi.sundholm(at)keuruu.fi
Accommodarion, organization
The Keuruu Museum hires one old building, formerly owned by prominent Finnish artists, to visual artists in summertime. The building is a humble summer cottage.
Residence
The building is rented on a monthly basis (May-September). The rent is paid as pieces of art.
Applying
The application forms should be sent to Keuruu Museum by 15.2.2009
Sillanpää Residency
http://www.villasillanpaa.com/
Disciplines
Disciplines
Visual Arts, creative writing, research
Address
Luostaritie 37, FIN-79820 Varistaival
Contacts
Tel. +358-45-6733841 (Jaana Lönnroos)
info(at)villasillanpaa.com
Accommodarion, organization
An artist run residence in a fully renovated bank building from the
1960's. There are two fully equipped apartments: upstairs there is
88sq.m containing two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, sauna,
bathroom+toalet. Downstairs there is one room 40sq.m, kitchen,
bathroom+toalet, and a large terrace. The studio is situated in the
basement of the house(30sq.m.). There is also a sauna department and
large terrace for resting, relaxing and for social events. Additional
working space can be arraged depending on the needs of the artist.
Heinävesi is located in the province of Etelä-Savo in
the border of Karelia and the very beautiful area of the Saimaa Lakeland.
The residence is in the vicinity of the Orthodox Monasteries of Valamo
and Lintula. The surrounding area offers many outdoor activities; you
may freely pick any herbs, berries and mushrooms. It is also possible to
fish all year round. Close access to the Varistaipale Canal and Canal
Museum. Visiting artist has a possibility for exhibiting his/her work.
Residence
Working periods from 1 week to 2 months. September-May. For Finnish and
foreign artists. Artist is responsible for rent, travels, living and
working costs. A group of artists / family up to 10 persons can be
accommondaded. Rent in the upstairs apartment is 200 e per person per
week, downstairs 160 e per person per week (family members in reduced
price).
Applying
Throughout the year. Informal applications including cv and photos/portfolio
can be sent to the address above.
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Tannerinkatu 3, FIN-38700 Kankaanpää
Contacts
Satakunta polytechnic, Visual arts, Paasikivenkatu 24, FIN-38700 Kankaanpää
Tel. +358 2 620 6191
Fax. +358 2 620 6160
paivi.tuuliniemi(at)samk.fi
Accommodarion, organization
Residency in connection to Kankaanpää polytechnic department of visual arts. An apartment (140m2), including a working space. Also a possibility to use the working spaces of the polytechnic.
Residence
Working period 1-3 months. Apartment and the use of polytechnic working spaces is free. Also possible to get support for material expenses according to the project plan. Travel expenses are paid by the artists. Residency is meant primarily for for visiting arts teachers.
Applying
Selection is made yearly on the 15th of May. Enquiries can be made through out the year for shorter visits.
Sumu Artist's Residency, Turku
http://www.arte.fi/sumu/sumu_main.html
Disciplines
New media art, visual arts
Address
Itäinen Rantakatu 8, FIN-20700 Turku
Contacts
Artists' Association Arte / Gallery TITANIK, Itäinen Rantakatu 8, FIN-20700 Turku
Tel +358-2-2338 372
arte(at)saunalahti.fi
Accommodation, organization
Residence for new media artists, working in the intersection of new technologies and contemporary art. Sumu, adjacent to the Gallery Titanik, functions primarily as a studio and exhibition space for the artist-in-residence. Single or double room with a private bathroom and shared kitchen is offered in the guesthouse Domus Aboensis.
Residence
Residencies from one to three months. Free accommodation and studio. Arte can help the artists with the material expenses depending on the application. The artists must fund all their living expenses including food and transportation.
Applying
Application deadline for the year 2009: September 15th, 2008.
Salmela Art Centre, Mäntyharju
http://www.taidekeskussalmela.fi/
Disciplines
Visual arts, music, literature
Address
Mäntyharjuntie 25, FIN-52700 Mäntyharju
Contacts
Art Centre Salmela’s Office, Siikaniementie 834, FIN-47810 Selänpää
Tel +358-5-387 370
Fax +358-5-387 374
info(at)taidekeskussalmela.fi
Accommodation, organization
Salmela Art Centre is a summertime multi-arts cultural event in Mäntyharju, a rural center in the Finnish lake district. It’s "Young artists in Salmela" -wintertime programme is done in collaboration with inish Academy of Fine Arts. Foreign art students and artists have come to Salmela mainly through the Academy of Fine Arts.
Residence
Working periods 4-8 months (September-May). The artist has a free studio and accommodation. All other expenses are paid by the artist. The artist donates a work of art for Art Centre.
Applying
If you interested to apply, please send 5-10 photos of your recent art works, cv and an application (free form) to Salmela. Period of application ends at the end of April in every spring and the working period is possible to start in the beginning of September in every
autumn.
Art Nuuttila, Virrat
http://www.taidenuuttila.fi
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Nuuttilantie 341, FIN-34800 Virrat
Contacts
Art Nuuttila, Nuuttilantie 341, FIN-34800 Virrat
Tel. +358-44-2941801
info(at)taidenuuttila.fi
Accommodation, organization
Art Nuuttila's Gallery can act as a residence between September 15 and
June 15. In July and August it is used for the Summer Exhibition.
Visitors have a 75 m2 room for accommodation and next to it a 50 m2
studio + a balcony for working. Cold workshop and the yard can also be
used.
Residence
Working period may vary from two weeks to some months. The artist,
possibly two adults, can work inside or make sculptures or environmental
art outside. He/she may participate in Art Nuuttila's Summer Exhibition
as agreed. Visits to artists' studios in Tampere region can be organised.
The artists may also for some days use Art Nuuttila's small apartment in
Helsinki. The gallerist couple live in a house along the same yard.
Otherwise the residence locates in beautiful nature, on the shore of a
lake. It is 3 kilometers to the main road, 15 kilometers to the center
of Virrat and 8 kilometers to the nearest food shop. Rent for the
accommodation (incl. Helsinki) and the work space is 600 euros per month.
Applying
Please, contact Art Nuuttila
Tapiola Guest Studio, Espoo
http://www.ateljeesaatio.fi/english/tapiola.html
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Nallenpolku 1 B, FIN-02110 Espoo
Contacts
Finnish Artists’ Studio Foundation, Lemuntie 4 D 21, 00510 Helsinki
Tel +358-9-7268 0471
Fax +358-9-7268 0472
fasf(at)artists.fi
Accommodation, organization
The programme consists of visual artist exchange between FASF and two partners: iaab from Switzerland and Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec from Canada. The Swiss and Quebecois artists stay at the Tapiola studio for a working period of 4-6 months; the exchange agreement offers the same opportunities for Finnish artists in respective countries.
Residence
Duration of residencies from 4 to 6 months. Free studio (83 m2, including a living balcony of 15 m2), fully equipped for visual artist. Artists "home organisation" gives the artist a scholarship for living and travelling costs.
Applying
Applications for Quebecois artists through Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec/Canada and Swiss artists through iaab/Switzerland.
Tampere Atelier, Tampere
http://www.tampere.fi/kulttuuritjamuseot.html
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Keskustori 7, FIN-33100 Tampere
Contacts
Elise Pedersen, City of Tampere Cultural Office, PL 487, FIN-33101 Tampere
Tel +358-207-166138 or +358-50-553 8673
elise.pedersen(at)tampere.fi
Accommodation, organization
An atelier (43 m2) in Tampere City Centre next to the market square with a fully equipped apartment.
Residence
Working periods from 3 to 6 months. Artist's "home organisation" gives the artist a scolarship for living and working in Finland as well as for travel costs. Artist is responsible for monthly rent, travels, living and working costs.
Applying
Applications can be sent through out the year to the Tampere City Cultural Office.
Disciplines
Visual arts
Address
Keskikatu 22, FIN-95400 Tornio
Contacts
Tornio Cultural Office, Keskikatu 22, FIN-95400 Tornio
Tel +358-16-432 424
Fax +358-16-432 612
helena.junes(at)tornio.fi
Accommodation, organization
The house is owned by the city of Tornio and it¹s culture office has the responsibility for all Artists Residence activities in the house. The guest artists will be staying in a fully equipped house with a studio.
Residence
Working period 6 months. A free studio, other expenses are paid by the artist. Guest artists are assumed to get a scholarship from their home organisations. He or she will be helped in applying for possible stipends in Finland.
Applying
Applications can be made at any time during the year. Application forms available from the Culture Office of Tornio.
Ålands skärgårds gästateljé, Kökar, Ahvenanmaa
www.kokarkultur.net
Disciplines
Visual arts, handicraft
Address
22730 Kökar, Åland, Finland
Contacts
kokarresidence(at)kokarkultur.net
/Aino Kivisaari.
Accommodation, organization
The centre offers accommodation in a house located just a few metres from the sea. Two apartments: 1) 2 rooms, kitchen and wc, 2) 1 room, kitchen and wc, a shared shower. The building has good central heating for cold weather. If needed, there is also possibility to use a simple photography darkroom, a ceramic studio with a kiln and a smith's cottage.
Residence
Working period minimum 3 weeks. The fee is 10 euros/day.
Applying
The dead-line for applications concerning May-April (next year) is in February.
Freely formulated application, work plan + CV.
