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Scenes from the Opening of Vapaa '25

The Free Art School’s annual graduation exhibition opened on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Puristamo, Cable Factory. This year, twelve painters graduated from the school.

Warm thanks to everyone who joined us for the opening!

We would like to thank Olvi and Vindirekti for providing the refreshments, and extend our gratitude to our sponsors — Artek, Tempera, Cover Story, Parvs, Farbe, Yön sahaus, and Putte’s Bar & Pizza — for their generous support of the exhibition.

Approximately 800 art enthusiasts attended the opening of the Vapaa '25 graduation exhibition. The event has been held at Puristamo, Cable Factory, for several consecutive years. The exhibition design and hanging were led by Rector Elina Merenmies, with the entire school contributing to the installation.

New graduates after the diploma ceremony.

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Approximately 800 guests attended the opening. Refreshments provided by Olvi.

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Paintings by Alex Keyriläinen and Aino Suikkanen.

Alex Keyriläisen ja Aino Suikkasen maalauksia.

 

Paintings by Eino Aitamurto.

Eino Aitamurron maalauksia.

 

Paintings and a sculpture by Albert Eronen.

Albert Erosen maalauksia ja veistos.

 

New graduate Aaron Sirainen with his works.

Vastavalmistunut Aaron Sirainen teostensa kanssa.

 

Painter Tuomas Aitamurto (class of 2024), new graduate Eino Aitamurto, and Rector Elina Merenmies.

Viime keväänä Vapaasta Taidekoulusta valmistunut taidemaalari Tuomas Aitamurto, vastavalmistunut Eino Aitamurto, sekä Vapaan Taidekoulun rehtori Elina Merenmies.

 

All photos in this gallery: Virppi Sysilehto

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