Way Beyond - Thematic residency in Finland, 2027

Transdisciplinary residency program for artists, creatives, scientists & researchers at Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland, in the period April / May 2027.

Expanding beyond mind, matter and meaning: Curious about the cosmos, consciousness, the nature of the mind, and the unknown? Drawn to exploring deeper dimensions — whether metaphysical, psychological, mystical, or quantum molecular?

Way Beyond is a transdisciplinary program that brings together open-minded, curiosity-driven individuals interested in expanding our understanding of reality, perception, and how we experience it.

The program offers the support and space to contemplate, process, and develop your ideas and perspectives. It’s an opportunity to imagine new possibilities, envision future horizons, and explore better ways of being, purpose, and understanding. Share your perspectives and be inspired by fellow deep thinkers and explorers of the unknown, all eager to transcend the boundaries of mind, matter, and the mundane.

• Regular program fee: 1950 € / person
• Financially supported fee (limited availability): 1350 € / person
  Applicants who would otherwise be unable to participate due to financial circumstances may apply for the financially supported fee. As an independent non-profit organisation, Arteles is only able to offer a limited number of financially supported residency places in each program call.
• Contributor fee (optional): 2610 € / person
  Applicants who choose the Contributor fee make an important contribution towards the maintenance and development of the creative center, while also helping Arteles offer financially supported residencies to artists who would otherwise be unable to participate.

All fees include the registration fee (120 € / person, non-refundable, to be paid only if/when becoming selected).
All participants are accommodated in a private bedroom.
The applications are open to:

• Emerging and professional artists, writers, designers and creatives from all fields of creativity
• Researchers, scientists, philosophers and psychologists engaged in fields such as Philosophy / Metaphysics / Cosmology / Mathematics / Physics / Psychedelic Research / Psychology / Neuroscience / Meditation / Mysticism / Spirituality / Future Studies / Posthumanism / Data Sciences / Artificial Intelligence / Post-Singularity

Deadline for applications: 29 October 2026 (Timezone UTC-10 at 23:59)

• Submit the online application form before the given deadline.
• There is no requirement of a predefined project proposal in the application, as the organisers understand that in the creative field, your interests, methods, and focus tend to shift and evolve throughout the process.
• A finalized outcome is not required by the end of the program — the organsiers understand that there are many phases and aspects of one's creative process, each playing an important role in contributing to the unfolding of outcomes.
• In the selection process, the applicant's motivation, ideas, approach and alignment with the program's theme are emphasized.