Activities
Jyväskylä Art Museum nurtures the cultural heritage of visual arts in Central Finland, producing and transmitting experiences and knowledge of visual culture in interaction with its community. In addition, the museum creates and develops new forms and models of activity.
Events and workshops are included in the entrance fee unless otherwise stated.
Events in 2025
September
Graphica Creativa Opening Day, Sat September 20
Museum is open 11:00–18:00, free admission all day
11:15–12:00
Artist talk with Vappu Rossi, Tuomas Norvio and Aino Peltomaa (in Finnish)
12.15
Greeting from the City of Jyväskylä and exhibition opening
Eila Tiainen, First Vice Chair of the Jyväskylä City Council
Jukka Partanen, MA
12.30–14.00
Artist Talk
Elisabet Alsos Strand (Norway), Dominica Harrison (UK) and Chika Osaka (Japan) present their works and share insights into their artistic practice.
The discussion will be held in English.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
12:30–1:30 pm
Workshop / Chika Osaka
City of Light Festival 27.–28.9. 11 am – 10 pm
Free admission on Friday or Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm. Welcome to see our new Graphica Creativa Dreaming Is Seeing -exhibition. Featuring light surprises!
November
Guided tour with the curator in English, Nov 20th 4:30 PM
Welcome to hear about the background and artworks of the Graphica Creativa – Dreaming Is Seeing exhibition, guided by curator Teija Lammi. The tour will be held in English. Admission with entrance ticket (10/8/6 €) or Museum Card. Free entry for under 24s.
December
Artists' Christmas Bazaar 13.12.–14.12. 11 am – 6 pm
Come and get into the Christmas spirit and relax in the midst of the hustle and bustle. Products by artists from Central Finland for sale. Cafe. Free admission.
Regular recurring Events
Open Art Workshop
Create, paint, and draw! Come and paint or draw together with a friend, your family, or grandparents. A peer instructor will be present. No registration required.
Admission with entrance ticket or Museum Card. Free entry for under 24s.
Fri 3 Oct at 14:00–17:00
Tue–Fri 14–17 Oct at 12:00–15:00 (Autumn Break Workshops)
Fri 31 Oct at 14:00–17:00 (Halloween Workshop)
Fri 14 Nov at 14:00–17:00
Friday Art Talks
The pan of the cultural guides is still bubbling away in the lobby of the art museum. Join us for a cup of coffee or take a cultural guide with you to the exhibitions! You can book a cultural guide in advance and the visit is free of charge for less than 5 people. You can also take part in a discussion guide free of charge. The guided tours are about 20 minutes long and focus on one work at a time.
The cultural guide can be ordered from Vapari leila.k.koskinen(at)jyvaskyla.fi 050 312 5315. Free admission to the exhibition in the Gallery downstairs.
Work and Artist presentations
The Work and Artist presentations feature interviews with artists and experts selected by the Art Museum volunteers. Finally, coffee will be served from 15:00. An artwork related to each event will also be on display in the lobby. Selected Fridays from 14–15.