Apply 21.10–21.11.2025
Learn more about the 2026 thematics here in ENG and here in FI
Learn more about the Seasons at Mustarinda here in ENG and here in FI
For 2026, Mustarinda Association trials a thematic residency year to gather likeminded artists, researchers, and other professionals to live and work together in the house for 2-6 weeks. We invite applicants to join a collective research conversation about the preparation of the Vaara-Kainuu Art National Park (ANP)—a nature preservation and regional development initiative—and consider the topic of【ｅｃｏｔｏｎｅｓ】within the 2026 residency program.
Mustarinda’s goal in the coming years is that the groups of professionals visiting and staying in the residency will be even more diverse in future, in terms of intersectionality, as well as skill sets, forms of knowledge, and expertise.
We’ve also been rethinking how the Open Call process could be kinder to applicants. We’ve noticed that in previous years, we end up having to subjectively choose from many equally worthy applications, all of whom have met the criteria. Therefore, for the first time, Mustarinda is trialling a 2-stage application process, ultimately decided by lottery. An international jury first assesses if you meet the criteria. If so, you’ll be in with a chance, but a computer program will make the final selection. Good luck!
For more information about residency dates, prices, application criteria, 2026 thematics, house practicalities, and seasons, visit the Residency page on Mustarinda’s website.
Still have questions? Get in touch by mailing info@mustarinda.fi with the subject OPEN CALL QUESTION if you need clarifications about the application process. We are a mostly volunteer organisation, and emails are usually answered on Wednesdays and Thursdays.