Back to Basics — Thematic Residency Program in Finland

Back to Basics residency program poster

Back to Basics residency program poster

Back to Basics — Thematic Residency Program in Finland

Haukijärvi, Finland

Back to Basics
Thematic residency program for artists, writers and creative professionals

Periods: 1 month
When: May / June / July / August 2024
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland

Deadline for applications: 10th of January 2024

Back to Basics residency program gives artists the opportunity to clear their mind, get back to focus and (re)discover the very basis of their being. Take a break from your smartphone, reconnect with your creativity, be part of nature and learn to stay present again, doing only things you really want to be doing.

Read more & apply: https://www.arteles.org

Contact

Hahmajärventie 26
38490 Haukijärvi
Finland

Year Founded
2014
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
12
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Costume/Fashion Design
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Animation
Augmented Reality
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Storytelling
Urban Planning/Design
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Mathematics
Philosophy
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

Minimum age is 23. 

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
1950
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
680
Euro (EUR)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Applicants who otherwise would be unable to join the program can apply for financial support. The number of supported residencies is limited. 

Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Orientation upon arrival
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Arteles Team
Accessibility Contact Email
info@arteles.org
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
Meals Provided
No meals are provided
Studios/Facilities Details
Additional Studio Information