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Art and Culture for Children and Young People
Taideniitty aims to be a place where children and young people can create, see and experience art. Over the years, we have organised art camps, workshops, exhibitions, music events and many other creative activities together with various partners.
On this page, we have brought together some of our art projects and events for children and young people over the years – with photos, memories and little stories of creating and experiencing art together.
2026
Our Shared World III – Art by Young People
Summer Exhibition 2026
Young artists had their own section in Taideniitty’s summer exhibition. The participating artists were Hugo Sailo, Uljas Sailo, Matilda Paananen and Hilda Paananen. Their works formed part of a summer exhibition bringing together different generations.
Vekarat Goes Warkaus Rock
June 2026
Warkaus Rock was filled with youthful energy when After the Rain, a band of 12-year-old musicians, took to the stage at the Vekarat Goes Warkaus Rock event. The young musicians had the opportunity to showcase their talent to an audience as part of the summer music event.
In collaboration with: Warkaus Rock
LomaVarkaus – Five-Day Art Camp
June 2026
This five-day day camp offered children a varied journey into the world of art. The programme included painting, printmaking, creating with recycled materials, crafts and making art in nature. Excursions also introduced the children to art exhibitions and artists’ studios in Varkaus.
In collaboration with: Children’s Cultural Centre Verso
2025
Multicultural Youth Art Camp – Printmaking
November 2025
At the second multicultural youth art camp, participants explored the world of printmaking. The young people had the opportunity to experiment with printmaking techniques and express themselves through visual art. Creating art together provided opportunities for creativity and meaningful encounters.
Supported by: Arts Promotion Centre Finland
Multicultural Youth Art Camp – Painting
Autumn 2025
This multicultural youth art camp focused on painting and discovering personal forms of visual expression. Creating art together offered opportunities for creativity and for young people from different backgrounds to meet and connect.
Supported by: Arts Promotion Centre Finland
LomaVarkaus – Five-Day Art Camp
June 2025
During this five-day day camp, children explored art in many different ways. Painting, printmaking, recycled materials, nature and various craft techniques encouraged them to experiment and try something new. The week also included excursions, visits to art exhibitions and visits to local artists’ studios.
In collaboration with: Children’s Cultural Centre Verso
Jyty Family Day – Painting and Drumming
June 2025
At the Jyty Family Day, art and music brought participants together. The painting workshop encouraged everyone to explore their own creative ideas, while the drumming workshop introduced participants to the world of rhythm.
In collaboration with: Jyty
Hobby Horse Camp and Western Riding Show
June 2025
During the Vekara-Varkaus Festival Week, Taideniitty hosted a hobby horse camp and a western riding show. The event brought horse-themed activities, movement and new experiences to Taideniitty’s summer programme.
Part of: Vekara-Varkaus Festival Week
Art Workshops for Special Groups
Autumn 2024 and 2025
Taideniitty organised a total of seven art workshops for special groups. Participants explored printmaking, customised frisbee discs and made jewellery. The workshops aimed to provide opportunities for creative activities and shared artistic experiences.
In collaboration with: City of Varkaus
2024
Suvetar Dreamcatcher Workshop
October 2024
At the Suvetar dreamcatcher workshop, participants created their own dreamcatchers. The workshop offered an opportunity for hands-on creativity and for designing unique, personal decorations.
Rock and Love – Music by Young People
July 2024
The Rock and Love event featured a performance by a young band. The event brought young musicians, live music and the joy of performing to Taideniitty’s summer programme.
Performer: Paja
LomaVarkaus – Five-Day Art Camp
June 2024
During this five-day day camp, children aged 7–10 immersed themselves in the world of art. They painted, made prints and crafts, and created art from recycled materials. The programme also included making art in nature and visiting local exhibitions and artists’ studios.
In collaboration with: Children’s Cultural Centre Verso
2023
Autumn Vekara-Varkaus – Children's Day Camp
During the autumn school holiday, Taideniitty offered children a day of creative activities at the Autumn Vekara-Varkaus day camp. Spending the day making art brought something special to the holiday and offered opportunities for shared experiences.
Part of: Autumn Vekara-Varkaus
Night of the Arts – Watercolour Monotype Workshop
August 2023
At the Night of the Arts workshop, participants explored watercolour monotype, a technique that combines the possibilities of watercolour painting and printmaking. Participants had the opportunity to experiment with the technique and create their own prints.
In collaboration with: Soisalo Art School
Love and Peace – Art Exhibition by Children and Young People
May–August 2023
The Love and Peace exhibition brought together works by children and young people from seven art groups. The exhibition gave young artists an opportunity to present their work to the public and brought their own perspectives into Taideniitty’s summer programme.
In collaboration with: Children’s Cultural Centre Verso
LomaVarkaus – Five-Day Art Camp
June 2023
This five-day day camp invited children aged 7–10 to explore different ways of making art. The programme included painting, printmaking, crafts, working with recycled materials and creating art in nature. The children also discovered the local art scene through excursions and visits.
In collaboration with: Children’s Cultural Centre Verso
2022
Halloween-party
October 2022
Halloween was celebrated at Taideniitty in a festive atmosphere. The event brought children and families together to enjoy an autumn celebration.