Villa Sarkia
Sysmä
Website
nuorenvoimanliitto.fi/in-english ↗ (opens in a new tab)Disciplines
Literature
translators
Founded
2010
Contact information
Executive director Kimmo Kallio
tel. +358 44 207 4651
kimmo.kallio(at)nvl.fi
Address
Myllymäentie 1, FIN-19700 Sysmä
View on map ↗Accommodation and organization
Villa Sarkia is a residence upheld by the culture association Nuoren Voiman Liitto and the city of Sysmä in southern Finland. Nuoren Voiman Liitto is responsible for selecting the residents and the city of Sysmä maintains the residence itself.
Villa Sarkia was built in the beginning of the 20th century. There are three rooms for residents in Villa Sarkia, two singles and one double. There is also a common lounge area and a kitchen.
How to apply
Read more https://nuorenvoimanliitto.fi/in-english
Residency
The residence is primarily designed to give young writers and translators the chance to focus on their personal literary undertakings in a private and inspiring setting. Residency periods in Villa Sarkia are between one to three months.
The intention of Villa Sarkia is to provide an environment for young writers and translators to work in privacy and improve their professional skills, and also to increase the diversity of the cultural life of Sysmä. In accepting residency, each applicant agrees to one (1) performance at a nursery, school, library or other occasion organized by the city of Sysmä during their stay. Should their stay fall on the summer months, residents are also encouraged to organize activities on behalf of Sysmä’s Kirjakyläpäivät, a local literary festival held in July. The residence is a wonderful addition to the versatile range of cultural activities in Sysmä.
Villa Sarkia also offers regular seminars and events at which artists and researchers from various fields can meet and exchange ideas.