Night of the Arts

What, where, when?

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Night of the Arts event will be held in Uusikaupunki! Night of the Arts events are culture-driven and evening-oriented happenings held in different parts of Finland. In Uusikaupunki, the Night of the Arts will kick off in the afternoon with various events around the city center, and as the day turns into evening, the program will focus on Myllymäki, where the event will end at midnight. Come and enjoy the beautiful late summer night with art and good company!

Program

Uusikaupunki library (Alinenkatu 36)

• 10:00-14:00 Doors open. Book and CD sale

Gallery Horisontti (Alinenkatu 24)

• 10:00-19:00 Doors open. Exhibition: Summer Exhibition
• 11:00-15:30 Cosplay Workshop: Cat Ear Workshop (Henna Hämäläinen)
• Circa 15:00 Clay workshop & Croquis drawing
• 15:30-16:00 Live music: Vera Hülber (flute) and Lili Hülber (guitar)

Tupsula (Alinenkatu 24)

• 10:00-19:00 Doors open. (Extended opening hours.)

Runonkulma gallery (Ylinenkatu 38B)

• 11:00-16:30 Doors open. Exhibition: Jari Nordman, Kohtaamisia ("Encounters")
  • 13:00-15:00 Artist Meet and Greet

Parish center (Koulukatu 6)

• 12:00-12:45 Art Tour of Hannu Väisänen’s Works (guide: Marja Tanhuanpää)
• 14:00-14:45 Art Tour of Hannu Väisänen’s Works (guide: Marja Tanhuanpää)
• 17:00-19:30 Glimpses of Uusikaupunki’s Church Art and Organ Music Moment
  (Tour starts at the Parish Center and continues to the New Church and Old Church. Guide: Marja Tanhuanpää. Organist: Kari Vuola.)

Youth center Vantti / Seikow school (Vuorikatu 11)

• 14:00-18:00: Art Exhibition, Lasse Jännes
  • The artist will be present at the exhibition
• 15:00-16:30 Hannele Salmela’s art workshop for youth and adults
  • Pre-registration is encouraged (but not required). Contact: Hannele Salmela, phone +358 50 5353059

Kuvala cinema (Alinenkatu 16)

• 15:00 Myrskyluodon Maija (requires an admission fee) | See Kuvala’s website for more info

Gasthaus Pooki (Ylinenkatu 21)

• 15:00-17:00 Vakka-Suomi Art Association & Piironginlaatikko Children’s Art "Night"
  • Shadow Theater Workshop / Kerttu Aaltonen
  • Photography Workshop / Mika Reinholm
  • Visual Arts Workshop / Suvi Hammar
  • Craft Workshop / Anne Kuusisto
  • Collage Workshop / Sonja Lehto
  • Additionally, Sanna Ivanoff’s art products will be available for sale

Myllymäki performance Stage

(In front of Myllymäki playground)

• 18:15 Mojo Coyote
• 19:00 Kulttuuririntama: Ukrainian songs and dances
• 19:45 Huono Kaunis
• 20:15 Erika & Päämiehet
• 21:00 Duo Iris ja Päivi
• 21:30 Raimo Nummela: Runonlausuntaa
• 21:45 Tyhjä Tuoli: Improteatteria
• 22:30 Solus
• 23:30 Duo SÄIE

Various locations in Myllymäki

• 16:30-18:00 Open rehearsals of Uusikaupunki Theater (Old Water Tower)
• 18:00-20:00 Uusikaupunki Theater Info Booth (Old Water Tower)
• 18:00-20:00 The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare Workshop: Painting for children and youth (in the shade of trees on the Blasieholmankatu side)
• 18:00-00:00: Art and Craft Exhibitions (around Myllymäki Square)
  • Sanna Ivanoff
  • Tarja Karawatski
  • Tuija Kotka-Ritavuori: “Uneni mun" ("Dreams of mine”)
  • Oona Leonsaari
  • Päivi Sandell
• 21:30 Jere Rostedt: New Sound of the Guitar (Mamsellimylly)
• 22:00 Piironginlaatikko Puppet Theater presents the world of shadow theater (Kehämylly)
• 22:00-00:00 Uusikaupunki Museum Services: “Reflections from Myllymäki” – Projection of old photographs (Old Water Tower)
• 22:15-23:00 Guided outdoor jam session, led by Päivi Kurkilahti (lawn area next to Myllymäki Square)

General information about Myllymäki

• Restrooms are available behind the Old Water Tower during the event.
• There will be no food sales at the event, so we encourage you to bring picnic blankets and some snacks.
• All of the happenings at Myllymäki will end by midnight.
• Do not park your car in the immediate vicinity of Myllymäki, so that the access routes remain open for residents and, if necessary, emergency vehicles.
• Please remember that consuming alcohol in public places is prohibited.

Want to perform?

The Night of the Arts welcomes both playful and deep performances. Bringing your own acoustic instruments, juggling equipment, and other creative tools is allowed and even encouraged! Myllymäki has space for spontaneous performances like dancing, acrobatics, poetry recitation, and music. However, please keep safety and others in mind.