Salmela Art Centre

Salmela Art Centre in Mäntyharju is one of the biggest and most famous art centres in Finland. It’s multicultural program includes art exhibitions, concerts and competitions. The exhibitions concentrate on contemporary Finnish art of a high standards. The exhibitions feature famous Finnish artists as well as new talents. Salmela Art Centre is open only during the summer. Outside the exhibition season Salmela’s exhibition spaces will be given up for the use of 4-8 young artist. This activity was started experimentally already in 1993 and over 150 young art creators have been working in Salmela ever since. Salmela offers free lodging and atelier space in a peaceful and beautiful surroundings in the Mäntyharju municipality. Salmela’s main building has ateliers and apartments for four artist simultaneously. Ateliers are best suited for painters. Everyone has their own studio and bedroom, the kitchen area is shared.