Back to Basics — Thematic Residency Program in Finland
Back to Basics residency program poster
Back to Basics — Thematic Residency Program in Finland
Back to Basics
Thematic residency program for artists, writers, designers & creative minds
Periods: 1 month
When: July / August / September 2025
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Deadline for applications: 23rd of January 2025
Back to Basics is a multidisciplinary residency program that allows individuals to clear their minds, get back to focus, and (re)discover the very basis of their being. Take a break from your phone, reconnect with your creativity, be part of nature and learn to stay present again.
Read more & apply: https://www.arteles.org
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
12
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Augmented Reality
Biology
Book Arts
Choreography
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Writing
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
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
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
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 Type
Open application
Accessibility
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?
Accessibility Contact Name
Arteles Team
Accessibility Contact Email
info@arteles.org
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Communal Spaces
Common/Communal Spaces Information
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
Studio & Facilities
Studios/Facilities Details
Additional Studio Information
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