Art Goes Pinnala
From April 10th to 12th, Rauma Art Museum’s Pinnala will be filled with art, inspiring discussions, and a diverse range of culture!
10. – 12.4.2026
A house full of art and cultural experiences
The light pink main building of Rauma Art Museum, Pinnala, will be filled with art, culture, and an exciting programme. Come and meet the artists, make new finds, and enjoy the unique atmosphere!
Art Goes Pinnala is an open and free event for the whole family at Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37.
Speeches and lectures available only in Finnish are marked with a *
Programme
Friday 10.4.
12:00 Introducing: Taidemafia*
Taidemafia aims to create a network for local arts and culture professionals, as well as increase teamwork, facilitate and enhance cultural activities, and provide peer support.
13:00 Music
14:00 InSitu -research project’s final report: The value of culture and arts in rural areas*
InSitu senior researchers Katriina Siivonen and Maunu Häyrynen.
15:00 Music: Valoa Vocals
A five member a capella group
16:00 Culture Forum: Culture’s Communications*
Joining the discussion are Tomi Lähteenniemi, editor-in-chief of Satakunnan Kansa; Anniina Luotonen, producer in charge of the Turku desk at Yle; and Sanna Jääskeläinen, producer of Satakunnan Viikko.
18:00 Guest Author Jukka-Pekka Palvilainen*
Palvilainen has written adult novels, as well as children’s and young adult books.
Saturday 11.4.
11:00 The Library comes to Pinnala: a space–storytime for children*
During the story we will meet astronauts, spaceships, and planets. The storytime takes 30 minutes, no pre-registration.
12:00 Literature seminar: reading is a superpower*
The seminar includes the Rauma Campus of the University of Turku, the Väinö Riikkilä Society, Juli-Anna Aerila, and Paula Äimälä.
13:00 Musaoppi toddler’s music school: space-music for children
Duration: about 30 minutes, no pre-registration.
14:00 Music
15:00 Rauma’s City Center Vision for 2050*
Presenting the City center vision: architect Leena Joki-Korpela, architects Tommila Oy, and architect Miia-Liina Tommila.
17:00 Captain Eeli and Trio Mätkyt
A preformance by a jazz-band from Rauma Music Institute
18:00 Guest Author: Linda Rantanen*
Rantanen is a crime writer, a journalist, and podcats -scriptwriter, who has published narrative nonfiction books, crime novels, and crime-themed audio productions.
Sunday 12.4.
11:00 Music: Fransetti
12:00 Lecture on Rauma’s Visual Arts*
Rauma Art Museum’s museum curator Aleksandra Harju
14:00 Music: Kohtuun Ystävät –quartet from Rauman Mieslaulajat
15:00 Guest Author: Tapio Koivukari*
Koivukari is a writer, translator, and priest. In his works, he brings to life the lives, feelings, and actions of people across the centuries.
Participating art and culture organizations
Art Goes Pinnala brings together a diverse group of art and culture organizations and practitioners. Come and meet artists, discuss current topics, and make some amazing finds at the organizations’ sales exhibition!
Friday 10.4. at 4–6 p.m.
Media and communication are hot topics at the Culture Forum
The Culture Forum brings together arts and culture professionals from both the local area and beyond. This year’s theme is media and communication.
Joining the discussion are Tomi Lähteenniemi, editor-in-chief of Satakunnan Kansa; Anniina Luotonen, producer in charge of the Turku desk at Yle; and Sanna Jääskeläinen, producer of Satakunnan Viikko.
Gymnastics group Verla’s café open through the event
Art Goes Pinnala’s café will be run by the gymnastics team Veral. The team is coached by Rauman voimistelu ja liikunta -organisation.
The café will be open through the entirety of the event. The café sells coffee and tea, as well as salty and sweet snacks. You can also participate in a raffle.