Arteles
Hahmajärventie 26
38490 Haukijärvi
Finland
- Discipline: Dance, Literature, Media Art, Multi Media, Music, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts
- Targetgroup: International
Description
Culture Center Arteles is a hundred years old school transformed in to a dynamic working and conference center for the professionals in the field of art and culture. The center creates a platform for interconnected art and science productions, organizes contemporary art exhibitions, other cultural happenings and offers working and living space for short and long term working. The artist in residence program brings together curators, artists and producers in mid or advanced career stages from all countries and disciplines (fine arts, multimedia and video art, new technologies, literature, theatre, dance, music, etc.).
The residency program aims to create a portal for dialogue between the actors in the cultural field, strengthen the connection between the Finnish contemporary art scene and international collaborators, offer high quality culture experiences for audience both in the urban area as in the provinces and bring closer the cultural exchange between countries. Particularly the program supports residents in their personal research, creative explorations and professional growth.
Technical Information
Studio, wi-fi connections, some basic tools and materials.
Accommodation Information
Fully equipped bedroom with a single or shared bathroom and kitchen.
Paid by artist
The applicant needs to find fundings to cover travel expenses and some residency costs.
Location
Culture Center Arteles is located in Hämeenkyrö, in the heart of the most beautiful national landscape area of south-westerly Finland. Situated in the countryside it is still not far away from the lively city centers of Tampere and Helsinki; within 20 minutes one reaches Tampere-Pirkkala airport and within one hour and a half the Helsinki-Vantaa airport.
Deadline
September 17
Application Criteria
The selection criteria are defined by the quality of the project, its adequacy to Arteles philosophy and the applicant's curriculum.
Application address
Hahmajärventie 26
38490 Haukijärvi
Finland
E-mail
info@arteles.org
www.arteles.org
