Artist in Residence Frosterus

Though relaxed, the residents of Kärsämäki are very active in organizing events and they have a small town do-it-yourself-attitude. With the hosting organization being a highly active force in the cultural scene of Kärsämäki, residency artists have a front-row seat to the local cultural life.

A possibility to arrange an exhibition is provided. Depending on the time of the residency a beautiful gallery space at the centre of Kärsämäki is provided for the artists to exhibit in. Community projects and workshops are welcomed. The opportunities to cooperate with the local artists and the community are good.

Air Frosterus can host up to four residencies for individuals or couples at once. Our spacious residence allows artists to choose if they want to concentrate on their own work or to collaborate with each other. All visiting artists have a private bedroom/study and the possibility to have their own studio for the period of their stay. The in-house shared studio and common areas allow artists to meet each other, collaborate and get inspired by the work of others.

We are a members of ResArtis and TransArtists worldwide network of artist residencies.

The nearest train station is in Ylivieska, 70kms from Kärsämäki. A bus connection from Ylivieska to Kärsämäki is available.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is the most common place to fly to when arriving to Finland. From the city centre of Helsinki you can get a bus to Kärsämäki or a train to Ylivieska.

Oulu Airport is located 120km from Kärsämäki. There is a bus connection from the Oulu Bus Station to Kärsämäki.

Kärsämäki is situated in the middle of Finland, in the junction of E75 and road 28. Distance from Helsinki is ~500km and from Oulu ~120km. The nearest car rental shop is in Ylivieska, 70 km from Kärsämäki.

Google Maps:  Pappilankuja 24, Kärsämäki

Here are several daily bus connections to Kärsämäki. For more information:

matkahuolto.fi

onnibus.fi

The cooperative creates new international connections with the help of artist residence programs and European voluntary service projects. The cooperative collaborates with the local community, schools and artists.

Members of the cooperation are cultural associations with their own main focuses;  Art association Elsuupa is responsible for the annual Ars Kärsämäki, a recognized contemporary art summer exhibition. Shingle Church support association maintains the world known modern wooden church that was built at the beginning of this decade using methods from the 18th century. “Music in the Shingle Church” -association arranges a yearly three day classical music festival and invites musicians around the country to perform at the shingle church.