Arteles Creative Center
Neo Future — Shifting Into New Realities
- Deadline
- 3 September 2026
- Location
- Hämeenkyrö, Finland
- Application fee
- FREE
- For
- Artists, designers, writers, researchers, technologists, philosophers, scientists, innovators and visionary thinkers engaging with emerging futures
Neo Future is a two-week thematic residency at Arteles Creative Center (3 – 18 December 2026) for people reaching beyond the familiar and investigating what may emerge next — AI, expanded consciousness, human transformation, singularity, future societies and realities not yet named.
The programme brings imagination, inquiry and experimentation together across art, science, design, technology, philosophy and unconventional forms of knowledge. It is process-focused rather than outcome-driven, with an open supportive structure, private studios and voluntary group meetings.
Included
- Private bedroom + studio spaces, 24/7 access
- Fully equipped kitchen and laundry
- Wi-fi in all spaces, traditional wood-burning sauna
- Two residency cars for regional trips
- Pick-up service, orientation, staff on site
- Daily voluntary meditation sessions and group events
Programme fees (no application fee)
- Financially supported fee: €1,050 (limited numbers)
- Regular fee: €1,450
- Contributor fee: €1,850 (voluntary contribution)
- Supporter fee: €2,250 (larger voluntary contribution)
- Registration fee €120 (non-refundable, only paid if selected)
Eligibility
- Minimum age 23
- University degree (min. BA); exceptions for relevant experience
- Applications are individual (duos apply separately, mentioning each other)
- Deadline: 3 September 2026, 23:59 UTC-10