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Free Art School Sales Exhibition 2026, Opening on 6 March

Sales Exhibition | 7–15 March

Opening Reception: 6 March, 5–8 pm – Welcome!

The Free Art School’s traditional Sales Exhibition once again fills the walls of Gallery Vaaga. Come and discover your own favourites among the works of 46 students – emerging Finnish painters.

The exhibition features a variety of styles and techniques, including oil painting, drawing, watercolour, printmaking, and this year also sculpture.

Join us to celebrate the opening on Friday, 6 March, from 5 to 8 pm.

Thank you for your support, Olarin Panimo and Oikia! ♥

Exhibition opening hours:
7–15 March
Mon–Fri 12 pm – 6 pm
Sat–Sun 11 am – 5 pm

We accept MobilePay and bank transfer. If you require another payment method, you may reserve the work and arrange directly with the artist. All proceeds from art sales go directly to the students.

The Free Art School is located at the Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas),
Tallberginkatu 1, E Staircase, 4th floor.

Entrance via C, D, or E doors.
Accessible entrance from Tammasaarenkatu (DEF door) or via the main entrance and elevator from the Glass Courtyard.

Painting Students’ Sales Exhibition | 7–15 March
Painting Students’ Sales Exhibition | 7–15 March | Poster: Henri Tevajärvi
Elizaveta Vasiukova: Eve, 2025, oil on canvas, 60 × 55 cm
Elizaveta Vasiukova: Eve, 2025, oil on canvas, 60 × 55 cm
It's Fun to Spend Time With You, 2025, acrylic on canvas, 41 × 50 cm
It's Fun to Spend Time With You, 2025, acrylic on canvas, 41 × 50 cm
Katja Matikainen installing the 2024 sales exhibition. Photo: Taina Hakala
Katja Matikainen installing the 2024 sales exhibition. Photo: Taina Hakala