Residency

In 2019, Ars-Häme ry began collaborating with Künstlerhaus Lukas in Ahrenshoop, one of Germany’s oldest residency providers. Due to the pandemic, the residency exchange could only get started properly in 2020.

The Finnish German Institute, the City of Hämeenlinna and the Hämeenlinna Theatre are involved in the residency cooperation. The Finnish German Institute supports the artists’ trips in both directions, Ars-Häme ry rents the guest apartments of the Hämeenlinna Theatre for accommodation of German artists arriving in Hämeenlinna, and officials of the City of Hämeenlinna (the Director of the Hml Art Museum and the Head of Culture of the City of Hämeenlinna) participate in the selection committee for artists from Hämeenlinna who are going to Germany. Ars-Häme ry provides the artists in residence with a studio at the Art Barracks. Künstlerhaus Lukas provides the artists from Hämeenlinna with workspace and accommodation at the Artists’ House.

The public will be given the opportunity to meet the artists during the residency period in both countries.

Information about the Hämeenlinna residency

The residency is ideal for those looking for a peaceful and independent working environment. Each artist has implemented their residency period in their own way, some have wanted to be in contact, some have wanted to fully focus on their own things.

Housing

The apartment is a studio and is equipped with a 120 cm wide bed and a shower in the sauna area downstairs. If you come with a partner or friend, you can get a larger apartment with a double bed. Both apartments are located about 2 km from the studio in the center of Hämeenlinna, near the train station.

Information about the Art Barracks studio space

The studio is located in a historic barracks building and its workspace is approximately 50 m2. There are approximately 30 artists working in the Art Barracks, and if you wish, you can interact with local artists. We can arrange a meeting, open house or artist talk for you if you wish.

Moving around

You have a bicycle at your disposal for your trips, and if you wish, you can also use public transport. The best thing about the Hämeenlinna residence is the beautiful and diverse nature with its forests and many lakes. Hämeenlinna also has a good art museum, and good connections to the museums and galleries of Tampere and Helsinki.

Contact Us

You can always ask for help or support from our artists or gallery. Through Künstlerhaus Lukas you can also contact former artists in residence if you have any questions.

Additional information and questions: taidehallihame@gmail.com