Saari Residence 2027

Saari Residence is an international artist residency in Mynämäki, Finland, maintained by Kone Foundation. It offers individual two-month residencies and group residencies (2–4 weeks in summer) for professional artists, duos and artistic working groups from all disciplines. Selected residents receive accommodation and a working grant; groups may be granted access to workspaces. The programme aims to support artistic development and hosts a mix of Finnish and international residents.

Accommodation; monthly working grant (€2,700 / €3,200 / €3,800 per month for two-month residencies); possible workspace access for groups; selective travel and visa/flight support.

Professional artists, artistic duos, fiction writers, poets, translators, composers, curators, critics and artistic collectives (workgroups or organisations with a Business ID) of all nationalities; researchers, non-fiction writers and students are not eligible. Work partners must apply jointly.

Submit an application with attachments through the online service during the application period; read application instructions on the residency website before applying.