The exhibitions of Galleria Aarni are selected through an open call, once a year.
The Open Call for exhibitions for the exhibition year 2027 will be 1.–31.10.2025.
Galleria Aarni is an association-based exhibition space presenting contemporary art, located in the bustling cultural area of a shopping center.
From September 2025, the new Galleria Aarni will be in Leppävaara, Espoo, at the Sellosali shopping center, Viaporintori. You’ll find us next to the library and Maria Bakery.
The new address is: Leppävaarankatu 9, 02600 Espoo.
Exhibition Call 2027
Galleria Aarni showcases contemporary art in a lively cultural hub inside a shopping center. Our neighbors include the busy Sellosali Library, the cultural stage Sellosali, the Juvenalia Music School, and Finnkino cinema across the street. Visiting exhibitions in Galleria Aarni’s new premises is easy and convenient.
The gallery offers a diverse program, and we also host events that cross artistic boundaries. Everyone is welcome.
Applications are open for the entire year of 2027. Groups can also apply for exhibition space.
Gallery Space:
- Floor area: approx. 52 m²
- Hanging length: approx. 22 m
- Ceiling height: over 5 meters
- Wall height: 360 cm
- Spacious and bright, with natural light from the north
- Please note: the space cannot be darkened
Application Requirements:
Submit a single PDF file (max 8 MB) including:
- A concise written exhibition proposal (max half an A4 page)
- 3–6 images of works with descriptions, including at least one installation view
- CV
- Preferred exhibition period
- For video or performance works: links (e.g., Vimeo/YouTube) and passwords if needed
File naming:
Aarni-Näyttelyhaku-2027-TaiteilijanNimi
Submit via email: aarni@espoonkuvataiteilijat.fi
Email subject line: Aarni-Näyttelyhaku-2027-TaiteilijanNimi
Deadline: October 31, 2025, at 23:59.
Exhibition fees in 2025 were €1,200 for the entire space. We aim to reduce fees by applying for additional funding. The gallery is lively, rain or shine, with visitor numbers ranging from 25–85 per day.
Below are images of the new gallery during Nina Granlund’s pencil drawing exhibition in September 2025.