Open Call: The Haihatus Artist Residency (Finland) 

Residency period: September 2025 – March 2026. And a few artist residency spots in April 2025.
Duration of residency: 1–3 months
Application deadline: January 31, 2025 at 23:59.

Pricing:
€660 / month: One person
€990 / month: Two people sharing

Located in the center of Joutsa, Central Finland, Haihatus Art Center is an international and inspiring workspace for artists and art students. The residency operates in three historically significant buildings that provide versatile working and exhibition spaces. Haihatus is conveniently located: just over a 2-hour drive from Helsinki and less than an hour from Jyväskylä.

The residency is open to artists from all disciplines, whether you come alone, with a partner, or as a group.

Facilities:
Working spaces: Shared spaces suitable for diverse artistic activities, from visual arts to music and performing arts. The three century-old buildings, offering approximately 1500m² of space, are at your disposal.
Accommodation: Six spacious residency rooms in the upper floor of the Utopia house. Each room includes a small kitchenette, and the residency offers peaceful privacy when needed.

Shared facilities: A communal kitchen, lounge area, sauna, laundry room, and a large garden.
Resident pets: The Haihatus residency is also home to Räisänen the cat and Jeff the dog, who bring joy to the artists’ daily life.

Local amenities:
Joutsa town center, within walking distance, offers free gym access, ski trails, a library, a cinema, a crafts center, flea markets, and well-stocked grocery stores.

Transportation:
Haihatus is well connected by buses from Helsinki, Lahti, and Jyväskylä. The Joutsa bus stop is just 1.5 km from the residency.

For more information: contact residency@haihatus.fi (primary language: English).

Discover the area: https://www.joutsa.fi/visitjoutsa/english/