Open call for artists: Saari Residence 2026a

The Saari Residence is pleased to announce an Open Call for the 2026 Residency Program.

We welcome applications from professional artists and artistic duos from all fields of art for the international Saari Residence in 2026. The residency periods are two months long, including accommodation and a work grant.  

In the summer of 2026, a major multi-year renovation project will begin in the old stone barn where the residency’s separate working spaces (studios, dance studio and workshop) are located. The renovation will create more workspaces that better meet the needs of the artists, as well as communal spaces for enjoyment. You can read more about the renovation project here. 

The renovation will impact working in the residency in 2026. 

No group residencies will be offered in 2026 due to the renovation of the workspaces. 

In spring 2026, individual artists or artistic duos can apply for workspaces outside their apartments. There are no residencies during the summer. However, in autumn 2026, separate workspaces will not be available, and all work will take place within the apartments. During this time, the residencies will be suitable for “tidier”, desk-based work that requires little space. Please note that the renovation may cause some noise disruption during weekdays.

Additional information can be found here: 
https://koneensaatio.fi/en/saari-residence/
https://koneensaatio.fi/en/saari-residence/residency-applicants/

Foto: Jussi Virkkumaa