Supplementary Application Round for Peripeteia Artist Residency
Artists may apply for a 1–3 month residency including accommodation, workspace, and access to tools at a collective studio in Seinäjoki, Finland, with encouragement (optional) to propose community-engaged projects.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 1 day left
- Entry fee
- $670
- Location
- Historical Piiri District, Seinäjoki, Finland
- Exhibition window
- Sep 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
About
Overview
Peripeteia Artist Residency, run by Cooperative Nostates, is located within the historical Piiri mental hospital area in Seinäjoki, Western Finland. Surrounded by parks and conservation areas, the residency provides artists with an inspiring environment, accommodation, and access to tools in a collective workspace. The aim is to provide resources for focused creative work while enabling interaction with the local community and enriching the cultural life of the area.
Duration
Apply for residencies lasting 1–3 months. Year-round opportunities available.
Disciplines & Equipment
Visual art, fiber art, printmaking, architecture, literature, photography, design, composing, sculpture, community art, curation, research, and media art are welcome. Equipment includes Hollander beater, graphic printing press, easels, fabric printing screens, book binding supplies, and internet connection.
Accommodation & Workspace
Private, lockable bedrooms with wardrobes; shared showers, toilets, and kitchen with basic cooking utensils. A private room in accommodation is suitable for smaller-scale work, writing, or media art, equipped with desks and easels. A separate studio space nearby in Nostates' collaborative workspace includes tables, seating for public events of up to approximately 25 people, and shared facilities with good ventilation. The residency provides a starter set of basic materials; artists are generally expected to cover their own material costs.
Fees
- 1-month residency for one artist: €670
- Room for two, 1 month: €840
Artist Expectations
Artists are encouraged (optional, not obligatory) to propose projects that foster collaboration with local actors or involve creating art through presence and dialogue with the local community, such as participatory art, workshops, or exhibitions. The cooperative supports artists in finding local partners and collaborators.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 2026-08-31
- Residency starts: 2026-09-01
- Residency ends: 2026-12-31
Location
Historical Piiri District, Seinäjoki, Finland.
How to Apply
- Entry fee
- 1-month residency for one artist: €670; room for two, 1 month: €840
- Theme
- The residency supports focused creative work while enabling interaction with the local community and enriching the cultural life of the area; artists are encouraged to propose projects that foster collaboration with local actors or involve creating art through presence and dialogue with the community.
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