FAQ
Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Konstrundan.
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Konstrundan is an open studios event organised every year in September. For one weekend, professional artists, craftspeople, designers and artist residencies open the doors of their studios to the public.
FAQ for the visitor
What is Konstrundan?
Konst = Art | Rundan = Tour
Konstrundan opens the doors to hundreds of ateliers, workspaces, and creative studios across Finland each year. The word konst means art, and rundan means round or tour. During one weekend in September, professional artists, craftspeople, designers and artist residencies invite the public to explore their working environments and creative processes.
The first Konstrundan was organised in 2008. In 2025, approximately 470 creative practitioners took part in the event.
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When does the next Konstrundan take place?
In 2026, Konstrundan will take place on the first weekend of September, 5–6 September 2026.
Does it cost to visit the artists and craftsmen?
It is free of charge! You can support the makers by buying their work.
Where does Konstrundan take place?
Creatives all around Finland participate in the event, from Tammisaari in the south to Inari in Lapland, and from Lappeenranta in the east to Eckerö in the Åland islands.
How do I find information about the participants?
The list of participants in 2026 will be published in the spring! You can then search by name, region and media. In the participants' profiles you can read more about them.
Can I buy work from the participants during Konstrundan?
You can buy art or other products directly from most of the participating artists and craftspeople. Many of them also have small items like postcards or books for sale.
How do I find the studios?
You can find the map and the addresses to all the studios in the artist profiles.
What is the art raffle and how do I participate?
During the Konstrundan event weekend, Konstrundan organises an art raffle. The works and/or products to be raffled are purchased from participating artists, designers, and craftspeople. Instructions on how to participate in the art raffle are available at the studios and on the Konstrundan website. Participation takes place by filling in a digital raffle entry form. The prizes are drawn after the event, and the winners will be contacted personally in October.
What is Art Friday?
Art Friday is a Konstrundan event day aimed at children. Each year, Konstrundan produces a video that is released at the beginning of November. In the video, an artist presents an art-educational assignment they have designed. Children’s artworks can be shared on social media using the hashtags #artfriday #konstensfredag and #taiteenperjantai.
Who finances Konstrundan?
Since the beginning, Svenska Kulturfonden and Amos Andersons Fond have been the main supporters of Konstrundan. In recent years, the event has also received financial support from other foundations, such as Suomen Kulttuurirahasto.
In 2025, Konstrundan received financial support from Svenska Kulturfonden, Amos Andersons Fond, Stiftelsen Brita Maria Renlunds minne, Stiftelsen Emilie and Rudolf Gesellius fond, and William Thurings stiftelse.
Who is behind Konstrundan?
Kulturföreningen Grand r.f. has organised Konstrundan since 2024. Grand is a 27-year-old association whose mission is to preserve and support cultural activities in Porvoo. Luckan i Borgå was opened in 1999 by Kulturföreningen Grand and operates in its premises. Luckan serves as a Swedish living room and an important meeting place in central Porvoo for associations, companies, and individual actors.
Read more about Kulturföreningen Grand here.
FAQ for the participant
When does the next Konstrundan take place?
In 2026, Konstrundan will take place on the first weekend of September, 5–6 September 2026.
When can I apply?
The application period takes place in January–February. In 2026, the application period runs from 26 January to 25 February.
Is there a participation fee?
Yes. There is an application fee of EUR 30.00 (incl. VAT 25.5%), which is used to cover part of Konstrundan’s administrative costs.
Who is eligible to take part in Konstrundan?
Any professional artist, craftsperson, or designer based in Finland may apply. By professional, we mean an active practitioner who has either relevant education and/or sufficient professional experience to identify as a professional. You can read more about the application criteria here.
Do I need to have my own studio to take part?
The aim of Konstrundan is to facilitate encounters between creative practitioners and visitors and to present the practitioner’s working environment. This encounter can take place in a studio, in the practitioner’s home, or in another setting, such as a public space.
From whom does Konstrundan receive funding?
Since its inception, Konstrundan’s main funders have been Svenska Kulturfonden and Amos Andersons Fond. In recent years, the event has also received funding from other sources. Application fees are used to cover part of the event’s administrative costs, and we also aim to increase advertising revenue.
In 2025, Konstrundan received funding from the following foundations: Svenska Kulturfonden, Amos Andersons Fond, Stiftelsen Brita Maria Renlunds minne, Stiftelsen Emilie and Rudolf Gesellius fond, and William Thurings stiftelse.
Who is in the jury?
Each application is reviewed by an appointed jury with representatives from different fields of art, craft, and design.
Where do the raffle prizes come from?
Konstrundan purchases the raffle prizes directly from participating creators, and they are raffled among the event’s visitors. When selecting the raffle prizes, special attention is paid to ensuring that works and products from different parts of Finland are represented.