Finland’s Visual Arts Day Celebrated in Rauma on July 10 – Over 30 Art Destinations Participating
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Rauma Celebrates Finland’s Visual Arts Day on Thursday, July 10 with a vibrant art community. A wide range of art events, exhibitions, and workshops will take place across the city throughout the day. Many artists will open their studios to the public from 10 AM to 6 PM, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artists and purchase artwork.
The Rauma Art Map brings together over 30 art destinations, studios, and exhibitions in Rauma and the surrounding areas. It also includes visual arts events organized during the city festival Lace Week, held from July 19 to 27.
– The extensive program offers something to see and do for art lovers of all ages, says Aleksandra Harju, producer at the Rauma Art Museum and coordinator of the art map.
Printed versions of the art map are available at Rauma Art Museum (Kuninkaankatu 37), Savila Tourist Information (Savilankatu 8), and Service Point Pyyrman (Valtakatu 2a). The map can also be viewed online at rauma.fi/kulttuuri.
Art Takes Over the Courtyard of Rauma Art Museum
Members of the Rauma Artists’ Association, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary, will present the association’s activities, history, and artworks in the courtyard of Rauma Art Museum from 10 AM to 6 PM on Visual Arts Day. The day will also feature communal and open-to-all activities organized by visual artist Viivi Osmonen.
The conceptual summer café and art shop of Taidetila Muijala will also arrive in the museum courtyard from 12 PM to 6 PM. The café will serve flavors inspired by Muijala’s unique nature, and the art space’s activities will be introduced on the outdoor stage starting at 2 PM.
Admission to Rauma Art Museum is free for the day. Visitors can explore the exhibitions Rauma Triennale 2025: Enchanting Effort and the permanent collection The Heart of Pinnala, both open with extended hours from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Rauma has celebrated Finland’s Visual Arts Day since 2015. The day, July 10, marks the birthday of renowned Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck.
