Art Centre Tuulensuu
Viitasaari
Website
www.tuulensuu.net ↗ (opens in a new tab)Disciplines
Visual arts
Founded
1988
Contact information
Tuulensuu Visitors’ Studio
info(at)tuulensuu.net
Address
Ateljeetalo Tuulensuu / Tuulensuu Visitors' Studio, Järkiniementie 75, FIN-44610 Kärnä
Accommodation and organization
A two-storey timber building (175m2) designed by architect Kimmo Kuismanen. The 75m² studio is 7 metres high. The studio was designed primarily for painters.
The living area consists of a kitchen, living-room, two bedrooms, sauna etc.
The building is located in central Finland, near a small village called Pasala, 29 km north-east of Viitasaari, on the shore of Lake Kolima. There is no regular public transport.
The Tuulensuu Visitors’ Studio, sculpture park and art collection are maintained by a private foundation.
How to apply
All artists residing in Finland can apply for the Tuulensuu Visitors’ Studio. Applicants should preferably be familiar with the Finnish countryside.
Written free-form applications in the spring annually, further information can be found www.tuulensuu.net -> Visitors’ studio
Applicant and the residency organization will sign a rental agreement upon the use of the premises.
Accessibility and companions
- Children and partners are welcome
Residency
The Tuulensuu Visitors’ Studio offers artists the opportunity to work in the peace and beauty of the Finnish countryside.
The studio can be rented during spring, summer and autumn. The prices are 1000 euros per four weeks, 900 euros per three weeks, 600 euros per two weeks and 300 euros per one week.