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Taideniitty residencies

Inspiration at every turn

The Taideniitty residency offers artists a peaceful working environment on the shores of Lake Saimaa in Old Varkaus. You will have access to a spacious studio, a graphic press, and opportunities for networking and exhibiting. The residency supports concentration, the creative process, and professional growth in an inspiring environment.

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Resident artists 2026

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Workshop photo

Miina Laine, FI

Visual artist, February

Simona Stefania

Simona Stefania, IT

Author, March

HeidiLinsen

Heidi Linsen, FI

Textile artist, April

Lily Downs

Lily Downs, AU

Photographer, April–May

Aimi Kaiya

Aimi Kaiya, TH

Contemporary artist, August–October

Saurav Roy Chowdhury

Saurav Roy Chowdhury, IN

Sculptor, September

Julia Platt

Julia Platt, PL

Visual artist, October

Judith Hoffman

Judith Mann, DE

Musician, November 13 - December 13

Flip Sarta

Flip Sarta, US

Multimedia artist, November

Resident artists 2025

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Gary DeMichele

Gary DeMichele, US

Musician, August

Suva

Suva, FI / IN

Visual artist, August

Timo Tolonen

Timo Tolonen, FI

Graphic designer, August

Anja Snellman

Anja Snellman, FI

Visual artist, October

Jirko Viljanen

Jirko Viljanen, FI

Visual artist November 15–December 15

Resident artists 2023–2024

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Monica Doin

Monica Doin, BR

Photographer

Ipi Kärki

Ipi Kärki, FI

Painter

Heikki Lonka

Heikki Lonka, FI

Author

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Last updated on February 20, 2026.

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