About Kunsthalle Helsinki

Home of Living Art

Each year, the Kunsthalle Helsinki hosts 8–10 major exhibitions as well as a similar number of studio shows, in addition to events, concerts and a cross-disciplinary programme. The focus of the exhibitions is on contemporary art but the exhibition programme also includes design and architecture. Kunsthalle Helsinki does not have a collection of its own, but serves as a venue for changing exhibitions.

The Kunsthalle is owned by a private foundation supported by various artist and art organisations. Chairman of the Board of the Kunsthalle Foundation is Matti Vuoria (since 2009). Director of the Kunsthalle is Maija Koskinen, MA (since 2006). Kunsthalle Helsinki has 11 permanent employees.

The operations of the Kunsthalle are supported by the City of Helsinki and the Ministry of Education. About 25% of the Kunsthalle's annual budget comes from public subsidies; its own earnings cover the rest.

The café on site and restaurant Farang are operated by an outside entrepreneur.

The Saarnilaakso school in Espoo is the Kunsthalle's adopted school for art education.

Kunsthalle Helsinki is a member of the Finnish Museums Association and of the International Council of Museums, ICOM.

Artist and Art Organisations




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