Arteles Creative Center in Finland is one of Scandinavia's largest and most international residency centres. Arteles runs annually 4 residency programs, welcoming over 140 selected artists per year. The residency programs bring together creative minds & professionals from all over the world, from all fields of creativity. They host 11–14 artists per month, in carefully selected multidisciplinary groups. The residency lasts 1 or 2 months. Program details vary depending on the program.

They provide artists with an inspiring and supportive environment, with no stress or pressure coming from the outside. They embrace long-term progress, personal growth and mindfulness; therefore, the focus is on the artist and their aims and being, not only in production and career. Their facilities, staff and wide selection of creative equipment & gear support the artists' ways of working.