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International artist in residence for artists of all disciplines.
The 2027 Residencies for the Saari Residence Announced - Kone Foundation
The 2027 Residencies for the Saari Residence Announced - Kone Foundation
The 2027 Residencies for the Saari Residence Announced - Kone Foundation
The recipients of Kone Foundation’s Saari residencies for 2027 have been announced. A record number of applications were submitted for the residency, but the number of available spots was reduced due to ongoing major renovations in one of the residential buildings. For 2027, Kone Foundation’s Board of Trustees granted residencies for Saari Residence to 15 […]
Vuoden 2027 Saaren kartanon residenssipaikat on julkistettu - Koneen Säätiö
Vuoden 2027 Saaren kartanon residenssipaikat on julkistettu - Koneen Säätiö
Koneen Säätiön Saaren kartanon residenssipaikkojen saajat vuodelle 2027 on julkistettu. Residenssiin haki ennätysmäärä hakijoita, mutta myönnettävien paikkojen määrää vähensi yhdessä residenssin asuinrakennuksessa käynnissä oleva peruskorjaus. Koneen Säätiön hallitus myönsi vuodelle 2027 Saaren kartanon residenssipaikan 15 yksittäiselle taiteilijalle, neljälle työparille ja viidelle taiteelliselle työryhmälle. Ensi vuonna residenssissä työskentelee Suomessa ja Euroopassa asuvien taiteilijoiden lisäksi taiteilijoita ja […]
The Importance of Artist Residencies in Times of Uncertainty
The Importance of Artist Residencies in Times of Uncertainty
Artist residencies can safeguard long-span creative work by offering artists a sense of security, space, and opportunities for connection, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen
Biodiversity Work Brings Bird Hotels and Nesting Sites to Saari Residence - Kone Foundation
Biodiversity Work Brings Bird Hotels and Nesting Sites to Saari Residence - Kone Foundation
We have recently installed swift hotels for endangered birds in the manor area as part of our EcoCompass environmental certification and the related biodiversity work. At the same time, we have also added nesting sites for hedgehogs and bats to the area. The manor has long been home to a large population of swifts, but […]
The Culture Trail
The Culture Trail
The Saari Residence’s activities are guided by ecological sustainability, which also encompasses social and psychological sustainability.
Saari Residence in Finland, Europe
Saari Residence in Finland, Europe
The Saari Residence, maintained by Kone Foundation, is a residence for artists of all disciplines and nationalities. It is located in Mynämäki, Southwest Finland.
Residency artists and researchers
Residency artists and researchers
Read more about previous artists, researchers and their projects at Saari Residence! You can edit the list by choosing filters. The latest Saari residents will automatically be listed at the top of the page.
How to apply
How to apply
This section includes guidelines for how to apply for the Saari Residence. The Saari Residence is an international residence for artists and researchers.
The multi-year renovation of the Saari Manor barn has begun - Kone Foundation
The multi-year renovation of the Saari Manor barn has begun - Kone Foundation
A major, multi-year renovation of the old stone barn at Saari Manor, maintained by Kone Foundation, is underway in Mietoinen, Mynämäki, Southwest Finland. Following a competitive tendering process, the contractor selected for the renovation of the barn building, the machinery hall, and the grain dryer located in its courtyard, is TKU-Rakennus Oy, a company operating […]
Creating a Deeper Level of Understanding – The Advisory Board of the Saari Residence Has Come of Age - Kone Foundation
Creating a Deeper Level of Understanding – The Advisory Board of the Saari Residence Has Come of Age - Kone Foundation
Saaren kartanon residenssin Ekokompassi-sertifikaatille jatkokausi - Koneen Säätiö
Saaren kartanon residenssin Ekokompassi-sertifikaatille jatkokausi - Koneen Säätiö
Säätiön Saaren kartanon residenssille myönnettiin Ekokompassi-ympäristösertifikaatti seuraavaksi kolmeksi vuodeksi. Tunnustus kertoo residenssin sitoutumisesta ympäristötyöhön.
Updates from the Beyond Sustainability Project - Kone Foundation
Updates from the Beyond Sustainability Project - Kone Foundation
The Beyond Sustainability research project aims to develop new ways to communicate the temporal and multispecies layers of landscapes and to foster a regenerative relationship with the living world. The project is a collaboration between Aalto University’s Landscape Architecture Research department and the Saari Residence. The landscape of Saari Manor offers an ideal setting for […]
Beyond sustainability 2.0
Beyond sustainability 2.0
Saari Residence's podcast series Reviving the Wild is a four-episode-long deep dive into nature and ourselves.
Restoration Measures Have Increased Bird Numbers in the Kulla Nature Conservation Area - Kone Foundation
Restoration Measures Have Increased Bird Numbers in the Kulla Nature Conservation Area - Kone Foundation
A survey shows that the number of breeding bird pairs and bird species is increasing at Kulla Nature Reserve
Renovation of the Old Stone Barn at Saari Manor Brings Changes to Saari Residence’s Operations
Renovation of the Old Stone Barn at Saari Manor Brings Changes to Saari Residence’s Operations
A multi-year renovation project of the Saari Manor's Barn will begin in the summer of 2026, impacting the available residency spots for 2026.
Ecologically sustainable residency
Ecologically sustainable residency
The Saari Residence’s activities are guided by ecological sustainability, which also encompasses social and psychological sustainability.
Travelling slowly opens up new perspectives
Travelling slowly opens up new perspectives
One of the key operating models of the Saari Residence’s ecological activities is to provide the option of slow travel instead of air travel and other forms of travel that increase carbon dioxide emissions. What should we take into account when travelling by land and sea? Why choose a slower way of travel over flying? […]
Slow Travel – A Privilege not a Sacrifice - Kone Foundation
Slow Travel – A Privilege not a Sacrifice - Kone Foundation
What is slow travel and where can you find out more about the best ways to avoid flying and to travel by land? Last autumn, curator and writer Rob La Frenais travelled from rural France to Saari by land, following the philosophy of slow travel. In this text, La Frenais reflects on the role of […]
Change making at the Saari Residence
Change making at the Saari Residence
The perspectives of accessibility and diversity require an active attitude, with which residences are built to be more accessible.
Are artist residencies meant for all artists?
Are artist residencies meant for all artists?
The Saari Invited Artists
The Saari Invited Artists
Reviving the Wild podcast series
Reviving the Wild podcast series
Residencies Reflected delves into the changes in the residency field in recent years
Residencies Reflected delves into the changes in the residency field in recent years
TESTING GROUNDS Podcast
TESTING GROUNDS Podcast
The Nordic Alliance of Artists' Residencies on Climate Action
The Nordic Alliance of Artists' Residencies on Climate Action
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