The Arts Residency OUR AIR, is located in a peaceful rural milieu, close to nature, in between Jakobstad and Nykarleby, in Western Finland. Both towns have a plethora of cultural and social events throughout the year.
The residency is intended for individual professional artists of all disciplines and all nationalities, and anyone who’s creative, adventurous, and willing to come to Ostrobothnia to create new bodies of work that are informed by their experience here. During the residencies artists get the opportunity to deepen their artistic practice, explore different themes and develop new ideas and works. OUR AIR offers an excellent opportunity to focus undisturbed on creative work in the scenic surroundings of Ostrobothnia, as well as opportunities for interaction with other residents.
The Artist-in-Residency program is run by Anneli, Jukka and Rita. Our aim is to reach out to the general public to incite cultural dialogue in the field of contemporary art and the current society.
RIGHT NOW: NEW ARTISTS BY INVITATION ONLY
ACCOMMODATION
Residents stay in a traditional two-story Finnish House, containing a living room area, dining room, and a modern kitchen on the first floor, with private, nicely furnished single-bedrooms on the first and second floors. The small bathrooms (one on the first floor / one on the second floor) are common areas which are shared between guests and are provided with locks for privacy. The house has a Finnish sauna and a large garden.
– Artist should bring own special equipment including computer and camera
– Artist must buy special materials they need themselves, but we can help with finding affordable solutions.
– Artists must clean the house before leaving
PLEASE NOTE! Workspaces are limited and it is divided according to priority needs.
We will do our best to accommodate special needs you may have.
If in doubt, contact us: