Salonsaari Residency - the role of art and science as an active reformer of intergenerational ecological, cultural and social sustainability
(Suomeksi täällä) Teiskon Salonsaari residence opened in November 2023. The residence is open during the winter season from November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. There is a continuous application until otherwise stated on this page. A decision on the application will be given within about a week, after which you can confirm the time of participation. Artists and researchers of many kinds of art, both experienced and just starting out, can apply. You may find the application form here
What kind of themes do we want for the applications? In Salonsaari's residency application, we want to emphasize the role of art and science as an active reformer of intergenerational ecological, cultural and social sustainability.
We hope for ideas on how society should promote the perspectives of renewable and sustainable development in practice. What kind of roles does each have to build structures that support the sustainability breakthrough?
Please present in your application how your work deals with these themes and what perspective you bring to the fore.
What can we offer? • premises in beautiful surroundings in a former rectory building, own room 15 – 36 m2 (see prices below) • location in a quiet environment, but accessible from the center of Tampere by public transport (about 50 min) or private car (about 30 min). • reliable fiber optic connection • calming surroundings, in addition, hiking trails and structures in the nearby area for walking, cycling and paddling • possibility to hold an exhibition, events or occasions in Salonsaari • Unfortunately, the accommodation facilities are not accessible. The basement, which serves as an exhibition, party and event space, is, however, barrier-free Workspaces • in the rooms you can sketch and paint according to the instructions with other than oil paints • the workshop space in the basement is 4 x 6 m in size, there is no machine stock for now • felting or other similar work (water point and sewer) • spacious and bright rooms for writing • the premises on the ground floor of the building are available when they are otherwise free. The facilities include, for example, a 5 x 5 m and 3.2 m high uniform space • piano downstairs • cold warehouse for large works; 6 x 8 m and 4 x 8 m spaces, the highest height over 5 m
Application for residency Applying for residence is done using a form, which is requested to be submitted as an attachment to the application form: • work plan for the residence period, 1–2 A4 strips are enough • describe yourself freely or in CV format • how you plan to handle the application themes in your work and what perspective you bring to the fore • information about previous work, for example a portfolio or a link to a website. Everyone is equally welcome, we do not make a selection based on awards or fame • desired dates. Feel free to choose several options, as there may be other applicants at the same time • Desired length of residency, in full weeks. You can stay for several weeks at a time or in periods.
The start and end day for the week is usually Friday, for a good reason this can be deviated from.
If you have problems submitting the application or want to revise the application or ask for additional information, please send a message to teiskonsalonsaari@gmail.com
There is a continuous application for residency. The selection criteria is the work plan and suitability for Salonsaari's application themes.
After submitting the application - please wait a moment Once your application has been processed, you will receive an answer to your email within a week and instructions on how to confirm the reservation and pay. The residency must be paid for before the start of the visit.
A residence contract is not written for the residency periods, but each residence applicant undertakes to the following instructions when applying:
• the person entering the residency does not have an employment relationship with Teisko Salonsaari cooperative • minimum billing is one week. It will be billed when the Booking Request is accepted • Teiskon Salonsaari is not obliged to take responsibility for the insurances or works insurances of the person entering the residency • upon arrival, the artist must present a valid accident insurance for the residency period • the person arriving at the residence undertakes to respect other people staying in the residence, e.g. by taking care of basic cleanliness, especially in public areas and by acting without disturbing others during quiet hours (11pm–7am) • upon arrival at the residence, each guest familiarizes himself with the rules and instructions of the Teisko Salonsaari residence and undertakes to follow them • the artist pays for the materials, supplies, equipment and food and travel expenses himself • cannot be registered at the residence, but must have a permanent address elsewhere • In Salonsaari, there is an opportunity to organize a short-term exhibition during the residency, where previous works can be brought to the fore. This is agreed on a case-by-case basis and in advance. Salonsaari can offer time for the exhibition in the summer season of 2024 • Salonsaari retains a commission (20%) from the possible sale of works from these exhibitions • if desired, the artist-in-residence can, for example, hold a discussion, lecture, course, artist meeting, workshop or other event in Salonsaari. Of these agreed in advance and on a case-by-case basis. Salonsaari helps with arrangements and information • The residence is open to both domestic and international guests, the communication language is Finnish or English • Salonsaari's facilities follow the principles of a safe space, respect everyone equally without preconceptions and try to understand special needs. Discrimination or harassment is not tolerated on the premises • even a small group can apply for a residency period. In this case, the guests share accommodation rooms. The arrangements and price of group residencies are agreed on a case-by-case basis • pets are welcome by agreement in some of the rooms. Please mention in your application if you want to come to the residence with your pet. The owner is responsible for any traces caused by the pet in the premises and for cleaning up the traces • other parties, meetings or other occasions can be held on the ground floor of the house during the residency. These will be communicated well in advance to the e-mail you have provided for the resident of the residence. In addition to the residents, there may also occasionally be other guests staying in the accommodation facilities on the upper floor
The rooms There are four rooms available in the residence. You can see pictures of the accommodation facilities and rooms here. The weekly rent of the rooms depends on the size of the space (incl. VAT 10%) Mustikka (31.5 m2): 260 € The windows of this room open to the northeast Virmajuuri (36.5 m2): 280 € The windows of this room open to the southwest Metsämaitikka (31.5 m2): 260 € The windows of this room open to the southwest Pet (17.5 m2): 190 € The windows of this room open to the northeast. The room has its own fridge and stove
The equipment of the rooms always includes: bed/beds, desk and chair, coat rack and wardrobe, trash bin. The rooms have shared toilets x 2 and one shower in the corridor upstairs. There is also another shower and toilets on the ground floor of the house.
Salonsaari residence includes • living and working • free use of the downstairs facilities when they are free, in the hobby room, e.g. sewing machine, carpet wood, planing bench • the exchange day of the residence is Friday. The room can be used at 16:00 and it is handed over by 12:00 • Free use of the small shared kitchen upstairs: microwave oven, refrigerator, freezer compartment, coffee maker, kettle and dishes. In addition, the large utility room downstairs in the kitchen has e.g. dishwasher, oven, fridge and freezer. It can be used whenever the kitchen is not in use • sauna shift in a barrel sauna (carrier water) with self-heating 2 times a week, additional shifts 10 euros/hour • kick sled, bicycles and rowing boat and canoe available • water and electricity, wireless and wired fiber optic connection • use of a washing machine + dryer in the basement, own detergents • bed linen and towels (changed by the cleaner once per week, if the residency period is longer). The rooms are cleaned by a cleaner on Fridays between 12:00 and 16:00 • room cleaning at the end of the residency, each participant of the residency is responsible for general cleanliness and, for example, removing their work equipment
Location and getting around Salonsaari is located at Teisko church. You can get around reasonably well with Tampere city bus lines 90, 90x, 93 and 94. Buses 93 come about 200 m away and others about 900 m away. The nearest services are located in Kämmenniemi (approx. 8 km) and Terälahti (approx. 6 km). If necessary, we can go to the store together. With private cars, you can drive from the center of Tampere in about 30 minutes. There is plenty of parking space in the yard and slow charging for electric cars (with a schuko adapter).