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Fall into Focus residency program in Finland, Fall 2025
| Deadline | 2025.05.01 |
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| Website | Fall into Focus residency program in Finland, Fall 2025 Official Website |
| More About Residency |
Arteles Creative Center
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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 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 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.
◆Nordic autumn, darkness & sauna
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.
◆For more information, please refer to:
https://www.arteles.org
| Duration | Periods: 1 month (29 days) Months: October / November 2025 |
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| Fields and Media | Literature, Movie and Pop Music, Other, Performance Art, Visual Art |
| Funding | Applicants who otherwise would be unable to join the program can apply for financially supported fee. The number of supported residencies is limited. |
| Provided by Host | -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 |
| Costs | Regular fee: 1950 € / monthly period. Financially supported fee (limited availability): 1350 € / monthly period. Contributor's fee (optional): 2610 € / monthly period. Applicants who otherwise would be unable to join the program can apply for financial support. The number of financially supported residencies is limited. |
| How to Apply | Fill out the application form on the website: https://www.arteles.org |