About Saari Residence Saari ResidenceFor residency applicants Saari Residence in Mynämäki, Finland Working at the Saari Residence Who can apply? What we offer Accommodation and workspaces Instructions for the online grant service Evaluation and decisions Frequently asked questions For Saari residents Accepting the residency and arriving at the Saari Residence Use of the residency grant and rescheduling Payment of residency grants Living and working at the Saari Residence Residency programmes Taxation and grant certificate Residency report The Saari Well Communication and social media Mentioning Kone Foundation and Saari Residence and the logos Saari Alumni Previous Residency Artists Community artist Ecologically sustainable residency programme The Culture Trail The Saari Invited Artist Residencies Reflected About Saari Residence History of Saari Manor Saari Residence co-operation The Advisory Board of the Saari Residence Saari Residence staff The Saari Residence launched its operations in 2008. The premises, Saari Manor, are located in a peaceful rural setting close to nature yet just 30 kilometres from the city of Turku. At the Saari Residence, artists and researchers can focus on their work and share their thoughts and experiences with colleagues. Its keywords are slowness, insight and change. Saari Residence is a test platform for the future. The residence’s long-term activities and thinking are underpinned by an ecological approach, which also covers social and mental sustainability. The residence provides a place and context for finding and sharing sustainable working methods and for eliminating structural inequalities that make artists’ work more difficult. The goal is to be a forerunner in sustainable operating models within the international residency sector. History of Saari Manor The various historical phases of the Saari Manor can be documented as far back as the 13th century. Read more about the history of Saari Manor Saari Residence co-operation The Saari Residence is involved in extensive cooperation at the international, national, regional and local levels. Read more about our co-operation The Advisory Board of the Saari Residence The Advisory board, consisting of a chairperson and six members, plans and develops the operations of the Saari Residence. Read more about our Advisory Board Saari Residence staff Check out the contact information for the Saari Residency staff