Fall into Focus Residency program

Short Description

The autumn residency period at Arteles Creative Center provides artists, writers and researchers with the optimal conditions for sustained concentration. The program offers flexible time and space to freely develop creative projects without external or outcome pressure. Residents also have the option to refine and improve their focus through daily scheduled meditation sessions. Periods of deep focus can be balanced with walks in Nordic nature, relaxation in traditional Finnish sauna, and time around the bonfire with a supportive community of peers. All participation in group activities is voluntary.

Eligibility

Emerging and professional artists, writers, designers from all fields of creativity, researchers, scientists, philosophers, psychologists engaged with areas such as Psychology / Philosophy / Cosmology / Neuroscience / Nature / Meditation / Mysticism / Spirituality / Metaphysics / Math & Physics / A.I. / Future studies.

Minimum age is 23 (in 2025)

A university degree (minimum BA), exceptions may be made for individuals with relevant experience

Only individual applicants (Duos, please send two separate applications and mention the other in the “extra notes”)

Children are not permitted in the residency

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

studio spaces and facilities
creative tools & equipment
curated library collection
multidisciplinary group setting
daily meditation schedule in the meditation hall (voluntary)
weekly group meetings and events (voluntary)
promotion through our online network
project pages in Arteles Catalogue
staff on site to help with practicalities

For everyday life:

private bedroom incl. towels and bedlinen
(Note: There are working desks also in all the bedrooms.)
fully equipped kitchen facilities
traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna
meditation / yoga matts, cushions & benches
residency car (with automatic gears) for getting around the region
bicycles
wifi in all spaces
laundry facilities

For starters:

pick-up transportation for arrivals and departures — See how to get here
orientation & introduction to get you settled in
assistance in practicalities

Entry Fee

There is no application fee.
Applicants who otherwise would be unable to join the program can apply for financially supported fee. The number of supported residencies is limited.

Regular fee: 1950 € / monthly period
Financially supported fee (limited availability): 1350 € / monthly period
Contributor’s fee (optional): 2610 € / monthly period

All fees include the registration fee (120 € / person, non-refundable, to be paid only if/when becoming selected). All the residents have accommodation in a private bedroom.

Location

Hämeenkyrö, Finland

Timeline

Application Deadline: 1 May 2025
Residency Period: 1 month (29 days) periods in October / November 2025

Website Link: https://www.arteles.org/fall_into_focus.html

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