Who can participate in Konstrundan 2026?
The aim of Konstrundan is to offer the public a wide and diverse range of creative studios to visit across Finland. Professional practitioners in the fields of art, craft, and design are invited to apply. Since 2024, artist residencies have also been eligible to participate.
The next Konstrundan will take place on Saturday–Sunday, 5–6 September 2026. We warmly encourage you to apply and to share information about the event within your networks in order to attract both new and returning participants to Konstrundan 2026.
The application period runs from 26 January to 25 February 2026.
selection criteria
Applicants must be professional artists, craftspeople, or designers to be accepted to take part in Konstrundan.
Professional is here defined as
- The applicant has relevant education in their field, or experience equivalent to formal education, and/or
- The applicant is active in their field of work, for example, as a full-time or part-time entrepreneur. “Active” refers to ongoing professional practice, for example through the sale of works and/or regular exhibition activity or participation in other relevant events.
For artist residencies
- Artist residencies can apply to Konstrundan.
- The application is filled in with the residency's information.
- Artist residencies can apply to Konstrundan even before the artists have been selected for the residency.
The jury’s assessment criteria are based on the following
- The submitted application clearly presents the artist, their works and creative processes.
- Visual material.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Education, experience and professional activities.
Other important information
One of Konstrundan’s core objectives is to support professional creative practitioners in making a living. Therefore, quality, continuity, and an active professional practice are key factors in the selection process.
Please note that the jury does not have access to previous applications. It is therefore essential that all relevant information is clearly presented in the application form. The information you provide will also be used to create your profile page on Konstrundan.fi and to help visitors find you during the event.
The application is personal and cannot be submitted jointly. Working groups, collectives, and associations cannot, therefore, participate, but their individual members are welcome to submit their own applications. The selection relies on each applicant’s practice, and every application is evaluated on the artist's personal merits.
Konstrundan only accepts applications featuring works created by a human. AI-generated works, in which the content is produced entirely by a program, are not accepted. However, digital and AI-based tools may be used as part of the artistic process, as long as the finished works are the artist’s own creations.