April 7, 2026

Open Call 2026-2027

The residency open call for artists and other creative professionals is open until May 31, 2026 at 23:59 (EEST / UTC+3).

Haihatus Art Center in Joutsa invites artists, art students and other creative professionals to apply for the residency for the period 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027. Haihatus is an international and relaxed working residency located in three locally significant historical buildings near the centre of Joutsa. The peaceful rural surroundings are combined with services within walking distance. Haihatus can be reached from Helsinki in just over two hours by car, and Jyväskylä is less than an hour away. The residency is open to individuals, pairs and working groups.

Residency description

Haihatus offers a calm environment for focused work and the development of creative processes. The residency is suitable for artists, writers, scriptwriters, producers and other creative professionals. The working spaces and the presence of other residents create opportunities for both independent work and spontaneous collaboration. The residency encourages deepening ideas and process oriented work without pressure or predefined expectations.

Residency period

The residency operates from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027. Individual residency periods range from two weeks to three months, and shorter stays can also be arranged if needed. Please inquire about shorter periods by email.

Workspaces and support

The residency is open to all artistic disciplines, especially visual and performance art, as well as other creative fields. The facilities offer versatile possibilities:

Professional equipment for music rehearsals and performances
Photo and video editing equipment
Silkscreen facilities
Three large shared studios
Access to residency materials and tools
Woodworking workshop
Quiet spaces suitable for writing and focused work

In addition:

Support for project development including consultation, idea development and exchange of thoughts
Opportunity and support to organise workshops, pop up exhibitions or artist talks optional, please mention your interest in the application
Possibility to connect with the local art scene and build networks

Accommodation

The residency offers private rooms for one or two people, each with a kitchenette. Shared spaces form the social core of the residency.

Other facilities and services:

Fully equipped shared kitchen
Kettle and microwave in shared spaces
Basic cooking equipment
Bicycles for summer, snowshoes and skis for winter
A resident cat regularly staying at Haihatus offers informal pet therapy
Rural surroundings with the village centre and grocery stores nearby at approximately 1.5 km
Direct bus connections to Helsinki and other cities within walking distance
Sauna and laundry facilities
Free Wi Fi

Fees

The residency is subject to a fee:

660 euros per month for one person
990 euros per month for two people in one room

A confirmation fee is required only from accepted applicants to secure the residency period:

100 euros for one person
200 euros for two people

Content

There are no obligations regarding outcomes or completed works during the residency. Artists are free to focus on their own process without pressure to organise exhibitions, performances or workshops.

If you wish, you may mention in your application your interest in organising an exhibition, performance or presentation. Haihatus can provide space for this.