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Apply for a self-funded residency
The residence includes
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Accommodation + free WI - FI
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At the beginning of the residency, basic kitchen equipment (coffee, tea, salt, sugar, oil, basic spices)
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Parking (electric car charging and heating socket to be agreed separately)
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City bicycle for the whole period (spring, autumn)
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Use of the collective studio "Collective", with a graphics press and basic supplies, etc.
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Private, one-hour sauna shift per week in our courtyard sauna
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Possibility to wash, dry and iron your own clothes
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Possibility to change linen and towels once a week / on your own if necessary.
The Community
Our artists-in-residence have the opportunity to participate without obligation in the activities of Taideniitty by organising exhibitions, workshops or even lectures.
Good to know
Taideniitty is located in a safe environment
Distance to the shore of Lake Saimaa is approx. 200 m
The building is not accessible
Your contact person for residency matters:
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Rakennuksen kummassakin päässä on ilmaisia parkkipaikkoja
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Niityn olo- makuuhuone
Oleskelunurkkaus
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Niityn olo- makuuhuone
Residence Niitty
Olo- makuuhuoneen vuoteet, sohva ja oleskelunurkkaus
Keittiön ruokailupöytä ja erkkeri
Näkymä keittiöön päin
Olo- makuuhuoneen vuoteet, sohva ja oleskelunurkkaus
Residence Aurinko
Residence Maa
Check out our residencies
The Aurinko, Maa, and Niitty residences offer an atmospheric setting for working in the historic heart of Old Varkaus. Our beautiful wooden buildings were constructed in 1916 as apartments/dormitories for factory workers.
Aurinko, Maa, and Niitty are approximately 52 m2 in size and each has a combined living room/bedroom, a large fully equipped kitchen, a private toilet and shower, and free Wi-Fi.
Our beautiful courtyard is a shared area where you can sit in the evening and barbecue, for example – the house provides a gas grill for your use free of charge. The boat harbor on the shore of Lake Saimaa is only a few hundred meters away, and all basic services, such as shops, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, a laundry, a flower shop, restaurants, and a church, are within a kilometer.
At Taideniitty, you can also enjoy the warmth of the yard sauna and, if you wish, wash, dry, and iron your clothes in the laundry room.
The cozy and bright spaces of the Kollektiivi shared studio enable a wide range of artistic activities. The charming environment of Old Varkaus is an inspiring setting for artists.
The approximately 50 m2 studio is equipped with a graphic press and basic supplies:
The press is a manual intaglio press (Halepress M80) 80X140, with an acid bath for ferric chloride; only non-toxic methods are used.
Our family residence Taika
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Approximately 75 m2
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2 living/bedrooms and large kitchen
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2 TVs + Chromecast
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Play corner for children
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Toys, games, books and videos
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Fully equipped kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Musical instruments - accordion, piano, guitar, drums
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4 beds
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Free WiFi + other benefits of our residences
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Laundry and sauna facilities
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We can help with childcare arrangements
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Family residence Taika
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Approximately 75 m2
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2 living rooms/bedrooms, large kitchen, toilet and shower
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TV + Chromecast
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Play corner for children
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Toys, games, books and videos
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Fully equipped kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Musical instruments - harmonica, guitar, drums
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4 beds
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Free WiFi + other benefits of our residences
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Laundry and sauna facilities
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We can help arrange childcare
Interested in a family residence?
Call Kati at +358 44 579 6850.
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Welcome to Taideniitty artist residencies in Old Varkaus
Established in 2022, Taiteilijatalo Taideniitty (Artists' House Taideniitty) is located in an idyllic wooden house district in Old Varkaus and serves as an experiential meeting place for artists and visitors. The former workers' house, which is over 100 years old, has been transformed into a small artists' house and cultural center. We organize art exhibitions, courses, and cultural events.
Artist Suva 2025
Take a break from everyday life - Focus on what matters!
Bright and cozy residences with one, two, or three rooms, as well as the inspiring and natural surroundings of Old Varkaus, provide space for creativity. Our focus is on graphic art and other visual arts, but artists from all fields are welcome, along with their families and/or pets.
What the residents say
Gary DeMichele, Chigago USA
The necessary pieces required to host a proper residency were all there, support, environment, attentiveness and positivity. An added bonus for me was also, the positivity of the other residents, whose own endeavors I found to be interesting, motivating and all at an accomplished level.
I would definitely recommend this residency and have every intention of returning to it.
Suva, Helsinki / Intia
I really enjoyed working in the residency here where the space for thinking and action merge with ease. A great place to explore one's own creativity into forms. The people here are kind and wonderful. The place and space has lots of potentiality to create interesting art projects and pieces.
Timo Tolonen, Runni, Iisalmi
I am extremely pleased with my residency period at Taideniitty. Perfect concentration and warm-hearted people in a good relationship. The place itself is also fascinating.
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Equality and equity
Equality and equity at Taideniitty means that all people visiting and working at Taideniitty are equal to each other. It means non-discrimination, but it also means that Taideniitty's activities, services and environment are developed in a way that takes account of people's diversity. There is zero tolerance for racism of any kind at Taideniity.
Things to see and do in Varkaus
Varkaus Museum Centre Konsti is located in the former factory school. Designed by architect Karl Lindahl, it is a 100-year-old landmark building.
When you want to experience something unique, memorable and that feeds all your senses, head to the Mechanical Music Museum in Varkaus.
Taidekeskus Väinölä is a two-family house built in 1913 by A.Ahlström Oy. The Joy of Eastern Finland Naivists exhibition has been on display at Väinölä since 2012.
AVA GALLERY & ART LENDING
An art gallery offering a wide range of art in the heart of Varkaus.
Terrace café Torni, operating in summer at the top of Varkaus Water Tower. Customers can enjoy the magnificent views while sitting on cushioned terrace chairs and sofas and enjoying the specials.
The Tattoo Museum exhibits materials and tools related to tattoo culture from around the world.
Designed by architect Martti Paalanen, the main church in Varkaus was completed on the eve of the Winter War in 1939. The altarpiece "Let Thy Kingdom Come", painted by Professor Lennart Segerstråhle in 1953-1954, is a remarkable work of art, covering an area of 40 square metres, making it one of the largest altarpieces in the Nordic countries.
Kämär Island and Ämmäkoski: The history of Kämär dates back to the distant past, as Varkaus' difficult rapids naturally became stopping and supply points. The rapids were fishable, and in the 1500s the area became home to the Crown Fishery under Olavinlinna Castle. Salmon were stocked in the rapids and special salmon-farming ponds were built. Over the years, Kämäri has developed into a popular sports and recreation area. In addition to a nature trail, the area has a swimming beach, a sandpit, an artificial ice rink and two ice rinks. Ice hockey, hockey and baseball are played on the rink.
Map of Old Varkaus
Photos of our events
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Photos from the Taideniitty garden
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Photos of Old Varkaus
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Distances by car
Helsinki 317 km (3.5 hours)
Turku 420 km (4.5 hours)
Kuopio 78 km ( 1 hour)
Jyväskylä 127 km (1.5 hours)
Oulu 363 km (just over 4 hours)
Nearest airport Kuopio Rissala, well connected by bus and train
Gary DeMichele, an American composer,musician,pianist,drummer,percussionist
multi-instrumentalist and vocalist
Suva, Helsinki – Indian-born multidisciplinary artist
Timo Tolonen, Runni Iisalmi - graphic artist
Heikki Lonka, Tuusula Finland - architect and writer
Monica Doin, Rio de Janeiro Brazil - visual artist, photographer
Ipi Kärki, Helsinki, Finland - painter
