Arteles

Freedom for creative process & being
The time, space, facilities, and, above all, the freedom to fully immerse yourself in your creative process.

Organised & supportive open structure
Each residency period is carefully planned, scheduled and organized to support the participants' residency experience. Participation to events are voluntary.

Observing the mind, improving focus
Scheduled meditation sessions in the meditation hall each morning and evening. The sessions are non-guided and voluntary.

Relax in sauna
Starting with introduction to Finnish sauna culture the residents can use the traditional, wood-burning residency sauna on site. Also a public sauna nearby to experience the authentic, non-touristy local sauna culture.

Multidisciplinary group setting
Connect, share, collaborate with others - or just focus to do your own thing - in a relaxed, non-competitive, multidisciplinary group setting.

Connecting with nature
Concentrate in your work in a peaceful, natural environment in the middle of the Finnish countryside.

Way Beyond

Transdisciplinary residency program

Periods: 1 month (29 days)
When: April / May 2025
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Finland

Deadline for applications:
21st of Nov 2024

Expanding beyond mind, matter and meaning

Curious about the cosmos, consciousness, the nature of the mind, and the unknown? If you're drawn to exploring deeper dimensions — whether metaphysical, psychological, mystical, or quantum molecular — this program offers the support and space to contemplate, process, and develop your ideas and perspectives. It’s an opportunity to imagine new possibilities, envision future horizons, and explore better ways of being, purpose, and understanding.

Way Beyond is a transdisciplinary program that brings together open-minded, curiosity-driven individuals interested in expanding our understanding of reality, perception, and how we experience it. Share your perspectives and be inspired by fellow deep thinkers and explorers of the unknown, all eager to transcend the boundaries of mind, matter, and the mundane.

Who should apply

This program is designed for curious, questioning, open-minded, and critically thinking individuals from across the fields of art, creativity, science, and research. We welcome applications from artists, writers, creatives, philosophers, scientists, researchers, psychologists, visionary thinkers, innovators, mystics, and other explorers of the unknown who are engaged with or interested in areas such as, but not limited to:

Philosophy / Metaphysics / Cosmology / Mathematics / Physics
Psychedelic Research / Psychology / Neuroscience / Meditation Mysticism / Spirituality / Future Studies / Posthumanism
Data Sciences / Artificial Intelligence / Post-Singularity

For creative living
Studio spaces & private bedrooms. 24/7 access to facilities.
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Scheduled meditation
We have scheduled morning and evening sessions in the meditation hall (voluntary).

Outdoors & nature
Pure Nordic nature: forests, lakes and ever-changing skies.
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Relaxing tradition
Traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna built in 1961, for when you feel like it is time to relax.

Award-winning landscapes
Arteles Creative Center is located in Hämeenkyrö, Finland.
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Supportive program structure
Multidisciplinary group setting, voluntary meetings and events to support your creative journey.

Tools for you
Two cars, boat, bikes and a wide selection of creative gear and tools for you to use. See full list here

On-site staff
We assist you with practicalities and introduce you to the facilities, local surroundings and nature.

The program structure is designed to be supportive yet open and flexible. Depending on your own preference and interests, you can focus intensively on your own topics of interest, aim at on-site collaborations, or combine both. In either case, the emphasis is on your own creative process and development, and there is no outcome expectations or pressure to produce finalized works.

Included in your stay at Arteles Creative Center:

For creative practice, process & research:

studio spaces and facilities — See facilities
creative tools & equipment — See list
curated library collection — See book list
curated multidisciplinary group setting — See who's been here before
daily meditation schedule in the meditation hall (voluntary)
weekly group meetings and events (voluntary)
promotion through our online network
project pages in Arteles Catalogue
staff on site to help with practicalities

For everyday & practicalities:

private bedroom incl. towels and bedlinen
(Note: There are large working desks also in each bedroom)
fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities
wifi in all spaces
traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna
meditation / yoga matts, cushions & benches
two residency cars (with automatic gears) for getting around the region
rowing boat on the lake nearby
bicycles
pick-up service for arrivals and departures — See how to get here
orientation & introduction to get you settled in

Program periods

April: 4.4.-2.5.2025
May: 5.5.-2.6.2025
(Please note: Late arrivals / early departures are allowed within the duration of a program period.)

Program fees

There is no application fee.
Applicants who otherwise would be unable to join the program can apply for financially supported fee. The number of supported residencies is limited.

Regular fee: 1950 € / person
Financially supported fee (limited availability): 1270 € / person
Contributor's fee (optional): 2610 € / person

All fees include the registration fee (120 € / person, non-refundable, to be paid only if/when becoming selected).
All the residents have accommodation in a private bedroom.

Guidelines

Deadline for applications: 21st of November 2024 (Timezone UTC-10 at 23:59)

Submit the online application form before the given deadline.

We do not require a predefined project proposal in the application, as we understand that in the creative field, your interests, methods, and focus tend to shift and evolve throughout the process.

A finalized outcome is not required by the end of the program — we understand that there are many phases and aspects of one's creative process, each playing an important role in contributing to the unfolding of outcomes.

In the selection process, the applicant's motivation, ideas, approach and alignment with the program's theme are emphasized.

Eligibility

Minimum age is 25 (in 2025)

A university degree (minimum BA), exceptions may be made for individuals with relevant experience

Only individual applicants (Duos, please send two separate applications and mention the other in the "extra notes")

Children are not permitted in the residency

Acknowledgment regarding health and well-being: Due to the nature of activities such as meditation and the absence of distractions, which may bring forth traumatic memories and sensations, it is important to note that this program may not be suitable for individuals coping with severe trauma or serious mental disorders.

Acknowledgment Regarding Psychedelic Research: While the program supports individuals working in and interested in this field, it is important to note that the use of psychedelics is still illegal in Finland and, therefore, cannot be part of this program.

If you need any help or more information, please contact: info@arteles.org
Residency Terms & Conditions