Information for Konstrundan applicants

On this page you will find everything you need to know ahead of the event, including what Konstrundan offers you as a participant, what is expected of you, and the key dates to keep in mind.

Konstrundan 2026 will take place over the weekend of Saturday–Sunday, 5–6 September 2026, when participating studios will be
open to the public from 11:00 to 17:00.

KONSTRUNDAN 2026 – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Konstrundan is a well-established event that has been organised annually in Finland since 2008. During the event weekend, professional artists, craftspeople, designers, and artist residencies across the country open their studio doors to the public.

By participating in Konstrundan, you gain visibility for your work, become part of a nationwide network within the creative fields, and have the opportunity to sell artworks directly from your own workspace.

The event is organised by Kulturföreningen Grand r.f.

APPLY TO KONSTRUNDAN 2026

The application period for Konstrundan 2026 is open from 26 January to 25 February 2026. To be accepted as a participant, applicants must meet certain criteria. The selection criteria are published on the Konstrundan website. The application link will be published on the website when the application period opens. Familiarise yourself with the questions before applying in the application for question pdf.

Selection criteria

Application form questions / Example application (pdf)

Benefits of participating in Konstrundan 2026

The aim of Konstrundan is to increase awareness of contemporary art, craft, and design in Finland, and to support creative work by facilitating encounters between the public and professional creative practitioners. In 2025, the event attracted more than 35,000 visitors and a total of 473 artists participated in Konstrundan.

As a participant, you will receive

A personal profile on Konstrundan.fi.
Visibility in the Konstrundan magazine.
Access to digital and printed marketing materials, such as illustration, photographs and posters etc.
Communication and marketing tips, including ideas for social media posts and other useful guidance.
The opportunity to take part in workshops for Konstrundan participants. In 2025, we organised workshops on social media and pricing art.

In addition, participation offers

Visibility through Konstrundan’s extensive marketing efforts.
New professional networks within the art field.
Opportunities for direct sales of artworks.
Encounters with art-interested visitors who may become future customers or collaborators.

As a Konstrundan participant, you will also receive marketing material to distribute in your neighbourhood

Poster A4, A3 and A2
Lottery poster
Postcards
Konstrundan magazines
Outdoor signs
Canvas tote bag

In addition, we select participants from different regions who represent a broad range of art forms for the following activities

Art Friday – art-educational assignment
Art Friday is a Konstrundan event day aimed at children and young people. Each year, Konstrundan produces a video released at the beginning of November, in which an artist presents themselves and an art-educational assignment they have designed. You can indicate your interest in being selected as the Art Friday artist for 2026 in the Konstrundan application form.
Konstrundan art raffle
Each year, Konstrundan purchases artworks from participating creators for the art raffle. You increase your chances of being selected if pricing information for your works is easily available on your website and/or social media channels.
Participant interviews
Each year, Konstrundan’s regional contact persons interview one artist from their region. The interviews are published on the Konstrundan website.
Instagram takeovers during the summer months
When making selections, we pay particular attention to activity on Instagram, the quality of images and videos, and how you present your work and artistic practice.
Konstrundan’s Xmas calendar on Instagram and Facebook
In December, Konstrundan produces a Xmas calendar featuring participants’ artworks, exhibitions, and gift ideas. More information will be sent by email in late autumn 2026.

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER WHEN APPLYING?

One of Konstrundan’s key objectives is to strengthen professional creative practitioners’ opportunities to sustain themselves through their work. Accordingly, when reviewing applications we place particular emphasis on professionalism, artistic quality, and the continuity of the applicant’s practice.

Please note that the jury does not review earlier applications. Applicants are therefore responsible for ensuring that all required information is clearly stated and that the application form is fully completed. The submitted information will form the basis of the applicant’s profile on Konstrundan.fi and help visitors find them during the event.

The selection is based on

How you present your artistic practice
Visual material and images
CV / résumé
Education, experience, and scope of professional activity

Tips for photographing your work

Use a neutral background, such as a wall, tabletop, fabric, or floor. Avoid props, as the artwork should be the main focus.
Use natural light where possible, but avoid direct sunlight.
Use a tripod if available.
Make sure the camera lens is clean.
Take several photos and try different angles. Remember to focus on the artwork.
Edit the images if necessary.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow, like, and share Konstrundan’s posts on Facebook and Instagram.

We encourage you to share on social media that you are participating in Konstrundan 2026. When there are several open studios in the same area, it becomes easier for visitors to visit multiple locations, which increases interest and attracts more visitors.

Please link to

www.konstrundan.fi
@konstrundan
#konstrundan #Konstrundan2026