Exhibition and event spaces for students in the Academy of Fine Arts

Published 30.5.2023 | Updated 13.12.2024

The facilities offer a wide range of artistic activities, from exhibitions to events. Exhibitions are also organized in cooperation with other institutions.

Kuva/Tila

The thematic program of Kuva/Tila consists of exhibitions, discussions, lectures and publications. In Kuva/Tila, contemporary art is in dialogue with other fields of art and science. The space is open to students, art professionals, and the public.

Kuva/Tila holds 5–6 exhibitions each year: annual degree exhibitions, Kuvan Kevät and the BFA exhibition, and the exhibition of the Praxis training program held every other year. The exhibition program also includes exhibitions of teaching areas as well as exchange and collaboration exhibitions. In addition to the exhibitions that are repeated every year, exhibitions are selected through open calls and by invitation.

Kuva/Tila consists of a large exhibition space, which also includes a black box.

Tasku

Next to Kuva/Tila is a smaller exhibition space called Tasku.

Both of these exhibition spaces are located on the 1st floor of the Academy of Fine Arts’ Mylly building. The exhibitions are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Other events in the spaces are agreed with Exhibition Services: kuva.tuottajat@uniarts.fi

Other spaces in Mylly

White studio

The White Studio, located on the 1st floor of Mylly, is used by the Academy of Fine Arts in during degree exhibitions, in Kuvan Kevät and the BFA exhibition, and by doctoral students and Research Days. At other times, the space is used by the Theater Academy. The space has fixed presentation equipment, acoustic walls and a wooden board floor, which makes it not customizable like other spaces. In conjunction with the exhibitions of the Academy of Fine Arts, all structural changes are designed and agreed in advance with the main exhibition technician. Space reservations only through the production managers of TeaK and KuvA.

Myllytori and Kohtaamo

Myllytori is a triangle shaped lobby area on the second floor of Mylly. The exhibitions in Myllytori open up the internal activities of the Academy of Fine Arts. It can be used for degree exhibitions, other exhibitions, course exhibitions, public lectures, and other events. 

In addition to natural light, the space has adjustable exhibition lighting. Myllyntori has capacity for about 80 people or 120 people if combined with Kohtaamo (obstructed visibility). A rostrum, large display, dedicated audio equipment, chairs, and tables are available from the AV custodians.

Current reservations are listed in the Peppi reservation system. Available for events on weekdays between 5 and 9 pm. Reservations are managed by Exhibitions Services: kuva.tuottajat@uniarts.fi. 

All events must be announced (organiser/description and schedule) at least 4 weeks in advance by email to kuva.toimitilapalvelut@uniarts.fi. Make sure that your order is confirmed. 

Note! These two spaces cannot be used simultaneously for two different events! When using the space, keep in mind that there are student and staff work areas next to it, on the other side of the glass wall.

The Kohtaamo space on the second floor is part of our public spaces. Its furniture must be kept uniform and orderly. 

If special structures are needed for an exhibition or demo, these must be negotiated in advance with Technical Services. Please email our technical services manager.

Majakka project space

The project space Majakka, located on the 6th floor of Mylly, is available as an exhibition space for the Academy of Fine Arts degree exhibitions for Kuvan Kevät and the BFA Exhibition. For the rest of the year, the space is reserves for teaching. Access to the space is via the 5th floor up the spiral staircase or with a lift.

Majakka serves the internal use of the University of the Arts. The maximum personal capacity of the space is 30 people.

Terrace

A 600 m2 open-air roof terrace (50 m2 covered) is located in the 5th floor in Mylly. The terrace is open daily on weekdays from the start of May until the end of October. The space’s maximum capacity is 230 people.  The terrace may be used in March and April if the weather and snow permit. The terrace has no winter maintenance for public events except by request. 

The terrace is available for artistic projects, workshops, and events – as long as the organ­isers can clean up and repair everything. In April and May the use of the terrace is prioritized for Kuvan Kevät. Note! The space is exposed to the weather (wind etc.). Be careful. 

Reservations can only be made through Exhibition Services: kuva.tuottajat@uniarts.fi. 

Restrictions on terrace use

The terrace is also subject to our campus rules regarding smoking and alcohol. Because the space is part of the building’s exterior, drilling and attaching objects to surfaces is restricted. 

The north end of the terrace has a dedicated 3 x 32 A show equipment power point. For less demanding equipment, the west wall’s recesses have Schuko sockets. 

For help and instructions, please email our technical services manager.