Apply to KONSTRUNDAN 2025

The application period is now closed.

Showcase your artistic work, meet an interested audience and broaden your network. Konstrundan is an established event where artists, craftspeople, designers and artist residencies open their studios to make their work visible and create new encounters.

Konstrundan takes place on the 6–7 September 2025.

illustrator of the year

Sara Östman is an illustrator, graphic designer and new resident of Helsinki, originally from Nykarleby.

This year's illustration is created with a mix of digital drawing and oil crayon drawing. The motif is a pattern of partially abstract color fields that resemble doors or shutters ajar, as well as a checkerboard pattern - which can be likened to a route in a board game.

WHAT IS KONSTRUNDAN

For one weekend in September, professional artists, craftspeople and designers will open the doors of their studios and workshops to the public. The central aim is to create encounters between creative practitioners and visitors.

Organised annually since 2008, Konstrunda attracts around 400 participants and 30,000 visitors each year. This year, Konstrunda will take place on the first weekend of September, 7-8 September.

Who cAn apply?

Konstrundan welcomes professional artists, craftspeople and designers as well as artist residencies who want to showcase their work and engage with visitors.

Art FridaY 1.11

Art Friday has been encouraging children to create since 2012 and offers an annual, free art task for primary school children to create their own work at home or at school.

This year's task uses clay and draws inspiration from nature!

The assignment

FAQ - ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT KONSTRUNDAN?

We have collected the answers to the most frequently asked questions! Find out about the application process, the organisation of the event and how to visit the open studios.

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The FAQ