Arteles Creative Center is located in a countryside region of Western Finland, far from the distractions and stimuli of city life. The residency is surrounded by forests, fields, and lakes which are all available for exploration.
The autumn season in Finland begins with September’s vibrant leaves and cooling temperatures, while October features a noticeable decrease in daylight as leaves fall. November welcomes the deep darkness and stillness of impending winter. The season’s darkening days support a focused atmosphere to dive fully into the creative work that most matters to you.
The autumn residency period at Arteles Creative Center provides writers and artists with the optimal conditions for sustained concentration. The program offers flexible time and space to freely develop creative projects without external 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 pure 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.
Periods: 1 or 2 months
Months: September / October / November 2023
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland
