villa kivi writers´residency 2027

Writers’ House Villa Kivi has launched a Writers’ Residency in the beginning of October 2024 in the side building of the Villa Kivi Estate, Linnunlaulu Villa Area, downtown Helsinki.

Authors, writers and members of the literary community, who are not residents of Uusimaa province, Finland, are eligible to apply both for the Residency.

There are two Residency rooms, Aleksis and Eino. Both rooms have a bed suitable for one (Eino) or two (Aleksis) persons, a writing desk and a chair. The furniture is basic. Linen and towels are included. There is a shared kitchen and a bathroom/toilet.

Aleksis (13.5 m2) accommodates 1-2 persones. There is a view to the Töölönlahti Bay. Residency period for Aleksis is one month, from the first day until the last day of each calendar month. The Residency fee is 990 € per month, additional fee 100 € for a second person.

Eino (9,5 m2) accommodates one person. Residency period for Eino is two weeks, beginning and ending on every second Wednesday. The Residency fee is 550 € for two weeks.