Writers’ residence is located at the heart of the North Karelian cultural landscape in the village of Kovero, which originates from the Middle Ages. The location is 8 km away from Tuupovaara and 46 km from the Joensuu city center. Residence is situated at Kovero guesthouse.

Applications

The residence is aimed especially for professional writers and translators. It consists of a spacious single room apartment with a kitchen. Residence period is four weeks and costs 255 € (incl. VAT 24%).

The residence periods available for the year 2021 are as follows:

• 1.3.–28.3.
• 17.5.–13.6.
• 6.9.–3.10.
• 25.10.–21.11.

Application is a free format letter, which should be attached with a work plan (one page), CV and recommendations. Only professionals working in the field or holding an appropriate degree will be considered.

Applications are taken in continuously:

by email: sari.suvanto@joensuu.fi

or by mail:
Joensuun kaupunki
Kulttuuripalvelut
Tiedepuisto
Länsikatu 15 rak 4 B 2. krs
80110 Joensuu

Reference: "Kirjailijaresidenssi"