Since 2022, Mellösaverken has been active in the field of arts and crafts. We like to say that we didn't leave the big city to isolate ourselves, we think the world should come to Mellösa. Within Mellösaverken Headspace, we mainly offer space for artists to work for periods ranging from 10 days to 6 months. 

We do not require interaction from the visiting artists but offer the opportunity to get to know the local assets in the form of good premises and people. This has resulted in a variety of social opportunities for both local people and colleagues to meet these artists. Most of the artists have come from Sweden, but we have also had visitors from Ukraine, France, USA and Russia. 

The funding for this varies. Most of the costs in terms of labor are borne by Mellösaverken, as part of building this place. The artists have in turn been funded by IASPIS, the Swedish Arts Council, SWAN - Swedish Artists in Residency Network, Region Sörmland and the Estrid Ericson Foundation.