The residency is located in Tohmajärvi, Northern Karelia Region. The residency is old elementary school, which is used by the community college and music school during winters. Opistotalo Kipinä is located in the center of Tohmajärvi. Artists at residence have access to a visual arts classroom, a ceramics kiln, looms, a dance hall, and a piano. Other instruments can also be borrowed from the music school. The premises are soundproofed.