Haihatus Art Center is an international art residence and creative space and gallery, located in Joutsa, Central Finland, in three historical buildings with a big garden and outdoor sculpture park. The Haihatus team organises events, exhibitions, and workshops that involve artists, the local community, and cultural professionals.
Open call
The application period for the residency season September 2025 – April 2026 closed on January 31, 2025, at 23:59. We will announce any available last-minute spots here later.
Emma Brennan
2024-11-05
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I had a magical residency while at Haihatus, it was still deep in Winter but I met some truly lovely people and my space and time to restore and reset was so respected. Highlights include the sauna and an exchange between tuo tuo <3
WORK SPACES
Shared and private working spaces offer opportunities for artists of various disciplines. Our studios are best suited for visual and performing arts.
Accommodation
We have 4 single rooms and two double rooms. Every room also has a kitchenette; there’s a kettle and microwave on the accommodation level. Fully equipped communal kitchen and cooking basics.
Season in numbers
2023-2024
23 artists
were hosted at Haihatus seasons 2023 – 2024
12 countries
Season 2023 – 2024 artists from 12 countries stayed and worked on their projects here
25 years
Haihatus Art Center celebrates 25th anniversary in 2024
18 events
Events, workshops, artist gatherings were organised season 2023 – 2024
Facilities
Workwise
Professional setup for rehearsing music, performing
Photo and video editing package Adobe, iMac 27” 5K 2020
Silkscreen and workshops on printing
Three big shared studios
Access to residency materials and tools
Woodwork set up with the assistance of a professional
Opportunity and help with holding a workshop / pop-up exhibition / artist talk
Help with developing your project (consulting, brainstorming, idea exchange)
Possibility to be involved in local art scene, networking opportunities
Group trips
Jam sessions
In the house
Fully equipped communal kitchen
Every room has a kitchenette; there’s a kettle and microwave on the accommodation level
Cooking basics
Rides to / from the bus stop and to grocery store can be arranged by hosts
Bicycles for summertime
Kicksleds and skies for wintertime
One cat and dog for pet therapy
Rural location but with close connection to the town centre and grocery stores (1,5 km)
Straight bus connection to Helsinki and other cities
Sauna, laundry room
Free WIFI access
In town
City library
Craft centre
Hardware store
Flea markets
Free gym
Public sauna and ice swimming place
Tennis court
Ice skating rink
Ski trails in the nearby forest
Walking tracks around the lakes in the forest
Cinema
Prices
660 €
Price for one person for one month
990 €
Price for two persons for one month
Payment, Deposit and refund policies
The confirmation fee is 100 Euros for 1 person, and 200 Euros for 2 people sharing a room. The rest of the payment is to be payed 60 days before your residency starts. In case an artist doesn’t pay for the staying in time, the residency keeps the right to suggest the place to another artist.
Start of the residency counts as the 1st day of the 1st month of your staying, even if the actual arrival and deparature dates can vary.
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