The Saari Invited Artist

In 2013, we launched the Saari Invited Artist programme. Each year, the Advisory Board of the Saari Residence will suggest an artist from among previous Saari residents (Saari alumni) to the Board of Kone Foundation, who will decide on the invitationalso invite them. The position cannot be applied for.

The Saari Invited Artist lives and works at the Saari Manor for eight months, from September until April. The long-term work period offers an excellent opportunity to focus undisturbed on creative work in the scenic surroundings of a rural manor house. At the same time, living and working closely with other residency artists and researchers enables fruitful multidisciplinary interactions.

Read more about the Saari Invited Artists:

2019–2020: ESSI KAUSALAINEN

2018–2019: KEVIN DOYLE

2017–2018: KRISTIINA DREWS

2016–2017: MATTHEW COWAN

2015–2016: HANNERIINA MOISSEINEN

2014–2015: JONIMATTI JOUTSIJÄRVI

2013–2014: JAAKKO NIEMELÄ