JAKARTE + JUKE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The visual arts association Jakarte rf and the cultural association Juke rf offer residency opportunities in Pietarsaari between August 2023 and February 2024. The associations offer various work spaces and living options, and the residency program is open to both local, national and international artists and artist groups.

It is possible to apply for a 2-6 month artist residency at both Jakarte and Juke (own work space at Jakarte, as well as housing and access to shared work spaces at Juke) or residency at either association. For example, the artist may have other accommodation and only need work space at Jakarte, or the artist may only need the spaces and accommodation that Juke offers. However, we particularly welcome applications from multidisciplinary artists and projects in need of both associations’ spaces and support services.

The residency program is free, but the artist is expected to hold an artist talk for the associations’ members, as well as at least one workshop/exhibition/event or donate a work after the residency period.

Our associations welcome everyone regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social status, ability and so on.

Inquiries are directed to jakarte.jakobstad@gmail.com and/or jukeboxjeppis@gmail.com!

The deadline for the application is 20.7, a decision is made at the end of July.

APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15XKwn8nEvDe24z3jV9m-xBUii3KL3V66Rbrkbtn_LA8/

ART ASSOCIATION JAKARTE

The visual art association Jakarte rf was founded as early as 1950 and is an association that promotes the visual arts in the area, both for amateurs and professional artists. We have about 100 members currently. Jakarte organizes exhibitions, courses and lectures both for members as well as others interested in art, and works to promote employment opportunities for visual artists in the area. Jakarte has a collaboration with University of Applied Sciences Novia’s visual arts education, as well as the municipal cultural services.

In the residency program, Jakarte offers a guest studio for an artist or artist group. The guest studio is about 20 square meters and is located in the association’s existing studio, separated by removable walls.

The artist/artist group is expected to take care of the space well, and can use the association’s materials and tools that are in the studio, if so agreed on. For example, we have a small printing press and ceramic kiln in our studio. In the studio there is also a kitchen, including stove, fridge, microwave, coffee and kettle.

The association has to be able to carry out regular activities undisturbed, i.e. sporadic courses and meetings, but apart from that the entire space can be used by the artist in residence.

Jakarte’s studio is located on the third floor of Tobaksmagasinet. There is an elevator, but it is not always accessible. Get in touch regarding your accessibility needs.

The visual art association Jakarte rf was founded as early as 1950 and is an association that promotes the visual arts in the area, both for amateurs and professional artists. We have about 100 members currently. Jakarte organizes exhibitions, courses and lectures both for members as well as others interested in art, and works to promote employment opportunities for visual artists in the area. Jakarte has a collaboration with University of Applied Sciences Novia’s visual arts education, as well as the municipal cultural services.

In the residency program, Jakarte offers a guest studio for an artist or artist group. The guest studio is about 20 square meters and is located in the association’s existing studio, separated by removable walls.

The artist/artist group is expected to take care of the space well, and can use the association’s materials and tools that are in the studio, if so agreed on. For example, we have a small printing press and ceramic kiln in our studio. In the studio there is also a kitchen, including stove, fridge, microwave, coffee and kettle.

The association has to be able to carry out regular activities undisturbed, i.e. sporadic courses and meetings, but apart from that the entire space can be used by the artist in residence.

Jakarte’s studio is located on the third floor of Tobaksmagasinet. There is an elevator, but it is not always accessible. Get in touch regarding your accessibility needs.

CULTURAL ASSOCIATION JUKE

Juke rf is an association that wants to support music, art and culture in the Pietarsaari region. The association’s goal is to contribute with a creative space and organize events and exhibitions. As a member of Juke, you support Pietarsaari’s cultural life.

Juke has its own community center where we offer creative spaces. For example, a music studio, art studio and workshop.

FOR THE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE:

BEDROOM: Size 12m². Sleeps two people (possibility for three). Natural light (window) + ceiling lamp + desk lamp if needed. Several electrical outlets. Possibility of a small work area with a work table. Shelf space for clothes etc.

SHARED SPACES

BATHROOM: Two bathrooms: one small and one large. In the large bathroom there is a toilet, cupboard with its own shelf, shower, washing machine, drying area, sauna.

KITCHEN: Fridge, dishwasher, oven, cooking plates, microwave, coffee and kettle. Own storage space in cupboard.

THE GREEN ROOM: Own cupboard for storage. Sofas and large work table. TV screen.

SPACES WITH TIME BOOKING

ART STUDIO: Size 10m². Natural light + ceiling lamp + smaller work lamp. Easels. Space for own material.

PRODUCTION ROOM: Size 10m². A work computer. Speaker. Microphones, possibility for recording.

WORKSHOP: Size 22m². Work table. Own shelf for own material. Work on own responsibility of existing tools.

STUDIO (recording room and control room): Sound recording. Also practice space for musicians. Renovation in progress. Expected to be ready for use this fall. Flexible room that can also be used as a space for other art forms, such as a photo studio, performance space.

Juke’s spaces are not wheelchair accessible. Get in touch regarding your accessibility needs.