Kemijärvi Artist Residence at Arctic Circle

Kemijärven kuvanveisto- ja kulttuurisäätiö
PL 37, Fin-98101 Kemijärvi
Tel. +358 40579 1644
email: posti(at)kemijarvi-artresidence.fi

The old dairy building was renovated by the Kemijärvi Sculpture and Culture Foundation in 2003-2005. The building has four artists apartments and four working studios. Some of the studios were especially renovated for the use of sculptors or ceramists, in some studios there is for instance a floor drain or it is possible to do welding etc. There is also a gallery space in the building.

The traditional Wood Sculpting Symposium held in Kemijärvi is connected to the activities of the artist’s residency. The purpose is also that the visiting artists will participate in developing local art and cultural life.