The Saari Residence, maintained by Kone Foundation, is a residence located in Mynämäki, Southwest Finland, for artists of all disciplines and nationalities. At the Saari Residence, artists and researchers can focus on their work in a peaceful rural environment and share their thoughts and experiences with colleagues. The residence’s long-term activities and thinking are underpinned by an ecological approach, which also covers social and psychological sustainability. Its keywords are slowness, insight and change.

  
Due to the extensive renovation of the workspaces at the Saari Residence, there are no residency spots for groups for the summer of 2026\. Also, individual artists or artist duos cannot apply for a separate workspace for the autumn of 2026, and the available workspaces are attached to the apartments.

The two-month residency includes **a monthly grant** based on experience, a basic **accommodation** (either with a kitchen, kitchenette or shared kitchen) and **a workspace**/**study** that you do not have to share with others. Work pairs share a workspace. The purpose of the residency grant is to cover the cost of living, travel and other expenses.

  
The size of the residency grant varies according to experience. The grant is intended for living and travel expenses and other costs. Working and living at the Residence for the duration of the residency period (42 days) is a prerequisite for receiving the grant.

Residency grant classification:

  
* Grant 1: early career – EUR 2,700 / month
* Grant 2: mid-career – EUR 3,200 / month (min. 10 years of artistic work)
* Grant 3: experienced artist – EUR 3,800 / month (min. 20 years of artistic work).

  

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