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KOnstrundan 2026

Konstrundan will take place in 2026 on Saturday and Sunday 5-6.9.2026. The link to the application form will be published on the Konstrundan website once the application period begins.

Application period is from 20.1-25.2.2026

Who can participate in Konstrundan 2026?      

Konstrundan in Finland has been held annually since 2008. During the event, artists, designers, and artisans open their studios to the public, offering a unique opportunity to connect directly with their work and creative process. Participating in Konstrundan provides valuable visibility, the chance to meet new potential customers, and engaging conversations with visitors. In 2025, Konstrundan featured around 470 participants and welcomed more than 35,000 visitors over the weekend.

The mission of Konstrundan is to invite the public to explore a diverse range of creative and inspiring studios and venues across Finland. Professional artists, artisans, and designers are invited to apply, and since 2024, artist residencies can also participate as independent entities. 

This year, Konstrundan will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 September 2026. We warmly invite you to submit your application and encourage others in your network to join Konstrundan 2025. Let’s make this year’s event even more inspiring together!

Application period is from 20.1-25.2.2026

The criteria for an accepted application are that you are a professional artist, artisan or designer.

Professional is here defined as:

  • the applicant has adequate education in his/her specific field or has experience corresponding to relevant education and/or that
  • the applicant is active in his/her field of work, for example, as a full-time or part-time entrepreneur.  "Active" means that the applicant is continuously selling their art/products and being featured in exhibitions and similar events.

Please note: 

  • the application is personal and cannot be submitted jointly. Working groups, collectives, and associations cannot, therefore, participate, but their individual members are welcome to submit their own applications. The selection relies on each applicant’s practice, and every application is evaluated on artist's personal merits.
  • Konstrundan only accepts applications featuring works created by a human. AI-generated works, in which the content is produced entirely by a program, are not accepted. However, digital and AI-based tools may be used as part of the artistic process, as long as the finished works are the artist’s own creations.

For artist residencies:

  • Since 2024, artist residencies can apply to Konstrundan as their own entities
  • the application is filled in with the residency's information 
  • artist residencies can apply to Konstrundan even before the artists have been selected for September (the month of Konstrundan)
     

The jury’s assessment criteria are based on the following:

  • submitted application clearly states how the applicant will present his/her work, including the creative process in the studio for visitors to see
  • visual material
  • curriculum vitae 
  • education, experience and professional activities

One of Konstrundan’s goals is to strengthen opportunities for creative professionals to make a living from their work. Therefore, quality and continuity are important factors in the assessment.

Please note that the jury is not familiar with applications from previous years. That’s why it’s essential to include all necessary and relevant information in your application.

 

Please contact us if you have questions about the application or the assessment criteria.


 

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