Haihatus art centre is an international art residency and art centre,
located in Joutsa, Central Finland, in three historical buildings with a big garden and outdoor sculpture park. Haihatus team organises events, exhibitions and workshops which involve both artists and the local community.
located in Joutsa, Central Finland, in three historical buildings with a big garden and outdoor sculpture park. Haihatus team organises events, exhibitions and workshops which involve both artists and the local community.
Open call
The open call for the residency season 2024 - 2025 will start on March 1st 2024
WORK SPACES
Shared and private working spaces offer opportunities for artists of various disciplines.
Our studios are best suited for visual and performing arts.
Our studios are best suited for visual and performing arts.
Accommodation
We have 4 single rooms and two double rooms. Every room also has a kitchenette; there’s a kettle and microwave on the accommodation level.
Fully equipped communal kitchen and cooking basics, coffee, tea and oat milk are available to use to all guests.
Fully equipped communal kitchen and cooking basics, coffee, tea and oat milk are available to use to all guests.
Opening of the summer exhibition 2024
Season 2023 - 2024 in numbers
- 23 artistswere hosted at Haihatus seasons 2023 - 2024
- 12 countriesSeason 2023 - 2024 artists from 12 countries stayed and worked on their projects here
- 25 yearsHaihatus art centre celebrates 25th anniversary in 2024
- 18 eventsEvents, workshops, artist gatherings were organised season 2023 - 2024
Facilities
Workwise
- Professional setup for rehearsing music, performing
- Photo and video editing package Adobe, iMac 27” 5K 2020
- Silkscreen and workshops on printing
- Three big shared studios
- Access to residency materials and tools
- Woodwork set up with the assistance of a professional
- Opportunity and help with holding a workshop / pop-up exhibition / artist talk
- Help with developing your project (consulting, brainstorming, idea exchange)
- Possibility to be involved in local art scene, networking opportunities
- Group trips
- Jam sessions
In the house
- Fully equipped communal kitchen
- every room has a kitchenette; there’s a kettle and microwave on the accommodation level)
- Cooking basics, coffee, tea and oat milk are provided
- Rides to / from the bus stop and to grocery store can be arranged by hosts
- Bicycles for summertime
- Kicksleds and skies for wintertime
- Two cats and one dog for pet therapy 🙂
- Rural location but with close connection to the town centre and grocery stores (1,5 km)
- Straight bus connection to Helsinki and other cities
- Sauna, laundry room
- Free WIFI access
In town
- City library
- Craft centre
- Hardware store
- Flea markets
- Free gym
- Public sauna and ice swimming place
- Tennis court
- Ice skating rink
- Ski trails in the nearby forest
- Walking tracks around the lakes in the forest
- Culture heritage museum
Prices
660€
Price for one person for one month
990€
Price for two persons for one month
Deposit and refund policies
There is a confirmation deposit (price of 1 month staying) which we ask the accepted artists to pay 90 days before their arrival. In case if an artist doesn’t pay the deposit the residency keeps the right to suggest the place to another artist.
Refund policies.
If an artist notifies the residency about any changes in their plans to attend the residency:
Cases for full refund regardless the time the artist notifies the residency:
In other force majeure cases we propose to an artist to reschedule the residency according to the residency availability.
Refund policies.
If an artist notifies the residency about any changes in their plans to attend the residency:
- 60 - 90 days in advance - full refund
- 30 - 60 days in advance - 50% refund
- Less than 30 days - no refund
Cases for full refund regardless the time the artist notifies the residency:
- Death of close ones
- Severe illness of the artist
- Official rejection on travel documents (visa)
In other force majeure cases we propose to an artist to reschedule the residency according to the residency availability.
Meet our team
Haihatus team is big and international.
It consists mostly of volunteers and friends.
It consists mostly of volunteers and friends.
Risto PuurunenHaihatus owner
Visual and sound artist
Languages: FI, EN
Anna MillerHaihatus host
Visual and performance artist
Languages: EN, SE, RU
- Mimosa PaleResidency team
- Maxim GluschenkoAssistant
Maija Sydänmaanlakka
Residency team- Kaisa VigmanProject coordinator
Our partners and sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a partner or sponsor, please feel free to contact us.
Contacts
Jousitie 68-70, 19650, Joutsa, Central Finland
Phone: +358 402 57 3041
Email: residency@haihatus.fi
Email: residency@haihatus.fi
