Jyväskylä's Art Street runs from Kirkkopuisto to the Aalto2 Museum Centre for about 1.2 km, a few blocks wide. You will find almost a hundred different art and cultural attractions on Art Street. At www.jyvaskylantaidekatu.fi i.e. on the homepage of this site you will find a map service that allows you to explore destinations by theme, which are architecture, art & design, with a dog, with the whole family, Finnish Athens, eat & drink and events.
The autumn opening of Jyväskylä Art Street is being celebrated for the third time! The program once again has a diverse offering for all ages, from babies to grandparents. Get to know artists and art spaces, learn new things about our cultural environment on guided tours, experience film, dance, word art and do it yourself. The autumn opening of Art Street is being implemented by a large number of free art field actors and individual artists, as well as the City of Jyväskylä and the University of Jyväskylä.
The program will be updated until the end of August. Admission to the events is free unless otherwise noted.
Friday 5.9.
10–17 Popper Gallery, Kilpisenkatu 9
Work exhibitions, gallery monthly exhibition, art presentations
12-17 University of Jyväskylä, Exhibition Center Soihtu, S-building
Time travel to the past - self-paced workshop
Take a journey back in time 150 years to the Jyväskylä Seminary's model school, or training school! The whole family workshop will guide you to various task stations located around the Soihtu Exhibition Centre exhibition. At the task stations, you can, for example, build with Fröbel's blocks, practice the alphabet on a flipchart and find out the contents of Uno Cygnaeus' suitcase. The workshop is self-paced and you can participate at your own pace. Children must be accompanied by an adult!
12–17 Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Antti Immonen's exhibition Ecdysis
The exhibition's theme is leather creation – the moment when the old, rigid essence breaks and something new, vibrant and potentially surprising emerges.
13–15:30 City Hall, Vapaudenkatu 32
Kirkkopuisto Laudatur, a low-threshold senior event
At the City Hall, with the theme HEALTH, you will be guided along the path of active aging with high-quality presentations and information sessions, as well as health measurements, nutritional guidelines and service provider information. At the same time
You can explore our magnificent city hall on a cultural tour. See the full Kirkkopuisto Laudatur program from here.
13–16 State House, Kilpisenkatu 6
Kirkkopuisto Laudatur, a low-threshold senior event
The State Hall offers a cultural program with an ILO theme that will sensitize your senses, hobby demonstrations, information about learning new things, and participatory moments. In addition to all this, you can sit in the lobby and enjoy refreshments and snacks. See the full Kirkkopuisto Laudatur program from here.
2–3 p.m. City Church, Church Park
Kirkkopuisto Laudatur, a low-threshold senior event
The theme at the City Church is LOVE. The “7 Ways to Love” program will take you to the world of joy of life, love and friendship. Come and relax in a peaceful atmosphere. See the entire Kirkkopuisto Laudatur program from here.
14–16 Old Parsonage, Vapaudenkatu 26
Kirkkopuisto Laudatur, a low-threshold senior event
The fourth venue is the Old Parsonage, where the theme is FRIENDSHIP. In the parsonage you can take a breather over a cup of coffee and a glass of skumppa. There you will not be alone, but we will talk to you about friendship and the importance of new friends in retirement. See the full Kirkkopuisto Laudatur program from here.
14–16 Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
Hallway event
Do you want to find new cultural experiences, hobbies or services for yourself, your family or your community? Welcome to the Lämpiö event, which brings together art and creative professionals from the Jyväskylä region under one roof! At the fair in the Blomstedt Hall, you can get to know dozens of artists, performers, creative entrepreneurs and cultural actors. In the Paulaharju Hall, cultural and art actors will introduce themselves with five-minute speeches. Restaurant Villa Rana serves visitors. See more information from here.
15-16 Campus area, start in the front of the Lähde Building
Guided Aalto-themed campus tour in English.
Welcome to a free guided Seminaarinmäki Campus tour! The tour starts at 3 pm sharp in front of the University Library Lähde, Seminaarinkatu 15. The event is free of charge and open to all, but advance registration is required as places are limited. Register today! More info and registration here.
17 University of Jyväskylä main building, C1
University orchestras and choirs showcase event "The Sound of JYU"
The Sound of JYU will present the music hobby groups operating within the university on Friday, September 5th at the university's main building. The event will start at 5 pm with a concert featuring wind and choral music performed by various hobby groups. The doors will be open at the concert, so you can arrive and leave the concert as you wish. After the concert, the different groups will stay in the lobby of the main building to present their activities in more detail from around 6:30 pm to 8 pm. The event will include the wind orchestra Puhkupillit, the symphony orchestra Sinfis, the Alvar Men's Choir, the Musica Choir and Ruamjai.
Welcome to enjoy music and find a group that suits you!
19–22 Constant pressure, Kauppakatu 6
Sähköklubi Club
The first Electricity Club of the autumn will be celebrated in a special way, when a pack of literary heavyweight dinosaurs will take to the stage of Vakiopaine. Guest authors: Keijo Siekkinen, Irja Rane, Liisa Laukkarinen, Toivo Laakso and Anne Hänninen. Organized by Central Finland Writers
23.58 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
Midnight Kaitafilm surprise, 16 mm film. K-18
Organized by Kaitafilmfestival. See the full program of the Kaitafilmfestival from here.
Saturday 6.9.
10–17 Popper Gallery, Kilpisenkatu 9
Work exhibitions, gallery monthly exhibition, art presentations
11–17 Central Road 21
Artist Päivi Hintsanen's studio/workshop is open
12–14 Writers' House, Seminaarinkatu 26 B
Open doors of the Writers' House
The Writers' House, designed by Wivi Lönn, opens its doors in honor of the autumn opening of Jyväskylä's Art Street. At the event organized by the Central Finland Writers' Association, you can sit down for a moment to listen to Ilpo Jauhiainen's audio work Pieniä tosiasioiata, in which the texts of nine poets from Jyväskylä intersect, layer, and break down – and form new, unintentional, momentary compositions. Welcome to the cake and coffee!
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1826725954862014
12–15 Aalto2 Museum Centre, Alvar Aalto Street 7
Explore the Houses event day
The Explore Houses event day is a joint event day of the Museum of Central Finland and the Alvar Aalto Museum, where museum buildings and our shared built environment are explored from different perspectives. The offer includes architecture tours for adults and children, as well as the Explore Houses in the Steps of Animals workshop. See more information from here.
12–15 Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
Blanket flea market and children's program
The open, free blanket flea market will be held in the courtyard and garden of Villa Rana. In rainy weather, we will move the flea market indoors to the Paulaharju hall and restaurant. More information from here.
12-16 University of Jyväskylä, Exhibition Center Soihtu, S-building
Time travel to the past - self-paced workshop
Take a journey back in time 150 years to the Jyväskylä Seminary's model school, or training school! The whole family workshop will guide you to various task stations located around the Soihtu Exhibition Centre exhibition. At the task stations, you can, for example, build with Fröbel's blocks, practice the alphabet on a flipchart and find out the contents of Uno Cygnaeus' suitcase. The workshop is self-paced and you can participate at your own pace. Children must be accompanied by an adult!
12–20 Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Antti Immonen's exhibition Ecdysis
The exhibition's theme is leather creation – the moment when the old, rigid essence breaks and something new, vibrant and potentially surprising emerges.
12–20 Gallery Becker terrace, Seminaarinkatu 28
Harvest Sale
A wide range of works by members of the Jyväskylä Artists' Association for sale/loan. Art lending shop open.
13-16 Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Mika Pekkanen paints watercolors
Mika Pekkanen paints watercolors, talks about his work and how he picks up subjects from the environment.
13 Ilokivi Venue, Keskusairalantie 2
Skidit collective: Hattivatti disco
Let's get wonderfully electric with Timo Kaukolampi's electronic DJ set and dance instructor. Let's get together on a deserted island and experience a joyful rain dance under a thunderous sky. Let's rock and be alive with all our might! The disco works best for those over 4 years old, but younger ones are also welcome. Organized by Jyväskylä Cultural Services / Lasten Lysti. Tickets 12 €. See more information and buy tickets from here.
13.15 Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
VekaRana with Wivilö
Did you know that our well-known architect from Jyväskylä, Wivi Lönn, currently appears as a charming, mischievous ghost living in the attic of the Villa Rana Cultural Center, pondering deep philosophical questions! From Villa Rana, she can easily see her former home, the city's peaceful atmosphere, and even slip into the university's botanical garden to whisper with the inhabitants and plants of the soil. What else has Wivi started doing in her old age? Come along and find out! More information from here.
14 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
Rana Cultural Walks: Yrjö Blomstedt
Rana Cultural Walks are artist-led guided walks departing from Villa Rana Cultural Centre. Three different walks lead you through the life, times and work of Wivi Lönn, Uno Cygnaeus and Yrjö Blomstedt, who influenced Jyväskylä's Seminaarinmäki. You will get to know Yrjö Blomstedt's Seminaarinmäki with dancer Laura Suonperä. Organised by Jyväskylä Cultural Centre Support Association. Tickets €12 / €8. More information and tickets from here.
14–16 Writers' House, Seminaarinkatu 26 B
Instead of explanations
At the Writers' House afternoon event, Kristian Blomberg and Erkka Filander will discuss Filander's mammoth monument to the printed word (Siemenholvi, Poesia 2025).
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1484649186311900/
15.15 Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
Möykky – A short film about dance
It crawls, grows and lives like a lump inside you. A dark and intense group dance piece by renowned choreographer Sanaz Hassan, captured as a short film by recent filmmaker Filmikunnas (Roope Vuohenkunnas).
17 Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Ike Virtanen and Vajaa occupation, music
5:30 PM Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Karoliina Veijo: Fairytale cities
Poetry and soundscape.
17.30 Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
ROBOTIC BALLET
The short film directed by Bob Rogers presents a fusion of technology and classical music, in which assembly line robots in a car factory perform their precise tasks gracefully and precisely to the beat of familiar ballet melodies – as if dancing! The film bulges out of the screen and the factory robots come to life as the audiovisual whole is combined with live performing art. The ballet interpretation, synchronized to the film and experienced live, is performed by dance artist Saga Elgland. Organised in collaboration with the Central Finland Dance Centre and the Central Finland Film Centre. See the full programme of the Kaita Film Festival from here.
18 Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Ike Virtanen and Vajaa occupation, music
19 Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Two or more
A moment of flamenco-inspired music, performed by Janne Pesonen (guitar) and Noora Kuusikko (vocals). Also included are flamenco dancers from the community college.
22 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
Kaita Film Festival screening
Jerry Lewis, JERRY THE LADIES' MAN (1961), S, 105 min, 16 mm film. See the full program of the Kaita Film Festival from here.
23.58 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
Midnight Kaitafilm Surprise Concubine, 16 mm film
See the full program of the Kaita Film Festival from here.
Sunday 7.9.
11–17 Central Road 21
Artist Päivi Hintsanen's studio/workshop is open
11–17 Popper Gallery, Kilpisenkatu 9
Work exhibitions, gallery monthly exhibition, art presentations
12–16 Becker Gallery, Seminaarinkatu 28
Antti Immonen's exhibition Ecdysis
The exhibition's theme is leather creation – the moment when the old, rigid essence breaks and something new, vibrant and potentially surprising emerges.
12 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
Jerry Lewis, CHARMING JERRY (1966), S, 125 min, 16 mm film. Organized by Kaitafilm Festival. See the full program of the Kaitafilm Festival from here.
13 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
Taidepiilo's Color Bath Day Workshop
Baby Color Bath is a visual art method aimed at babies and adults, where you progress through different sensory experiences towards a self-produced result. The paints used are food-based colors. The instructors are trained Color Bath instructors from Taidepiilo. At 1 p.m., the color bath is for babies 4–12 months. Price 20 € / family, register taidepiilo@gmail.com.
13–16 Finnish Crafts Museum, Kauppakatu 25
Dorodango - Land in hands, shape in memories workshop
The workshop is an introduction to Japanese craft traditions and the use of natural materials through a peaceful and meditative process. The workshop is led by Japanese clay plasterer Ryo Mitani. Participation fee 25–30€, advance registration required. For more information: museum lecturer margarita.roselloramon@jyvaskyla.fi, tel. +358 40 701 7452
14–15 Writers' House, Seminaarinkatu 26 B
They call it aging.
The recitation performance by Sana-Seppoje in Jyväskylä at the Writers' House includes both funny and touching poems about aging. The poems tell how time tries to pass the reciter by, how different colored pills have already been lined up, and what it's like to grow old alone.
2:30 PM Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
Taidepiilo's Color Bath Day Workshop
Baby Color Bath is a visual art method aimed at babies and adults, where you progress through different sensory experiences towards a self-produced result. The paints used are food-based colors. The instructors are trained Color Bath instructors from Taidepiilo. At 2:30 p.m., the color bath is for babies 4–12 months. Price 20 € / family, register taidepiilo@gmail.com
15.00 Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
Natalia Koziel-Kalliomäki, WARM DATA (Canada/Finland 2023), 2x16mm + overhead projector + artist's hands, Music: KuuPuu. Organized by Kaitafilmjuhlat
16 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
Taidepiilo's Color Bath Day Workshop
Baby Color Bath is a visual art method aimed at babies and adults, where you progress through different sensory experiences towards a self-produced result. The paints used are food-based colors. The instructors are trained Color Bath instructors from Taidepiilo. At 4 pm, the color bath is for toddlers aged 1–2. Price 20 € / family, register taidepiilo@gmail.com
16 Villa Rana Cultural Center, Seminaarinkatu 13
VÄISKI VS. MAANTIEKIITÄJÄ (1941-1955), animations (English, no subtitles), approx. 60 min, 16 mm film. Kaitafilmjuhlat 5V birthday afternoon by Warner Bros. See the full program of Kaitafilmjuhlat from here.
17.30 Cultural Center Villa Rana, Seminaarinkatu 13
Jerry Lewis movie: Excuse me, how do I get to the front?
S, approx. 100 min, 16 mm film. Organised by Kaitafilmfestival. See the full programme of the Kaitafilmfestival from here.
OPEN THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND:
The Art Museum's summer exhibitions Whose Nature? – On Shared Paths and Jonna Suurhaasko – Dribble of Being are open on the last weekend, with museum admission or a museum card.
Come to the main library to see the artwork! What is your favorite artwork from the main library-community college building? Vote and enter the raffle. Voting is only possible with a smartphone or other mobile device. The link to the Forms survey is on display in the library's lower lobby. Open Fri-Sun during library opening hours.
During opening hours at the Villa Rana Cultural Centre, you can experience the independent adventure of the Researcher-Mouse for children and the multi-artistic work concept “Let's Play? 01 Tights” by Susanna Pesonen, Katri Liikola and Siiri Ahonen at the Villa Rana Gallery.