The Arts Education Days 23-24.10.2025
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The conference Arts Education Days aim to give food for thought, as well as offer an inspiring and joyful meeting place for everybody working in the arts education sector and the cultural field in Finland. This year, the conference will be organised in Espoo at Aalto University and in Vindängen Hall. You are welcome to join us!
The theme of the Arts Education Days 2025 is ‘Collaborate, Influence, Create’. How can we collaborate more between art subjects, sectors, generations, languages, municipalities and organisations? How can we strengthen the position of arts education and culture in our society? How can the arts education and culture sectors take action in difficult times and promote community, joy, diversity and equality?
Programme
The conference features a wide programme on current cultural issues and nine different art forms. During the two days, there will be panel discussions, workshops, artistic performances, lectures as well as lunch, networking and a festive dinner. The programme will be held in Swedish, Finnish and English, with Swedish as the main language. In the programme schedule, you can find information in what languages each programme is held. We reserve the right to make changes or adjustments to the programme.
Programme schedule Workshops
For whom?
The aim of the Arts Education Days is to inspire collaboration in the arts education and culture sectors and to create a space for peer support and networking. The conference is for everyone who is working with or interested in cultural issues and arts education for children and young people such as:
- teachers and educators of various arts subjects
- managers and principals
- cultural workers and artists
- officials in municipalities
- subject teachers, class teachers and early childhood educators
- students and researchers
- organisations and authorities
Tickets for the conference
- Conference ticket for Thursday and Friday 23-24 October: € 110
The conference ticket includes the programme, lunch, refreshments and a three-course dinner on Thursday evening. - Ticket for Thursday 23 October with lunch and coffee: € 35
- Ticket for Friday 24 October with lunch and coffee: € 35
- Three-course dinner on Thursday 23 October: € 40
The payment of the conference ticket is done after the conference either via payment link or invoice. When registering, we kindly ask you to fill in the invoicing details of your educational institution, organisation or company. Please ask your employer for the invoicing details before you register.
Discounted tickets
We offer discounted tickets for freelancers, students and those who are unemployed or have a need for a discounted ticket. The discounted ticket is 25 euros for one day and 45 euros for two days. The discounted ticket includes the programme, lunch and coffee.
The three-course dinner on Thursday costs 40 euros for all participants. The dinner includes a three-course vegan menu. The dinner is organised at Bistro Ranta, Otaranta 2, 02150, Otaniemi.
Registration
Register to the Arts Education Days by 9 October 2025 by filling in the form below. The registration is binding and places are limited.
Register here
If you need to cancel your participation, please contact us directly by email: vippe.leminen@sydkusten.fi and kristian.meurman@sydkusten.fi
Venues and accessibility
Vindängensalen
Vindgränden 6 B, 02100 Esbo, Hagalund
Tuulikuja 6 B, Espoo, Tapiola.
- Find public transport options with the journey planner on HSL.fi
- Obstacle-free entrance from Vindgränden. There are car parks near the entrance. Some of the car parks are designated for people with reduced mobility. The route to the entrance is barrier-free.
- A hearing loop has been installed in the hall to improve the functioning of hearing aids. Here you can find a map of the audibility in the hall.
- There is an accessible toilet. The foyer with toilets, cloakroom and entrance to Vindängensalen is all on one level, with low thresholds.
More information on the accessibility of Vindängensalen
Dipoli
Otsvängen 24, 02150 Esbo, Otnäs
Otakaari 24, 02150 Espoo, Otaniemi
- Find public transport options with the journey planner on HSL.fi
- The car park designated for people with reduced mobility is located outdoors more than 10 metres from the entrance. The width of the parking space is at least 3.6 metres. The pick-up and drop-off stop is located close to the entrance, in a place where it is easy to access the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is smooth, sufficiently wide and well-lit.
- The entrance is easily recognisable and illuminated. The doors at the entrance are easy to recognise. Outside the door there is sufficient free space to move around, e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The information desk is on the same level as the entrance. At the service point, there are signs to different premises. The doors at the service point are easily recognisable. The glass doors have contrasting markings.
- Next to the information desk there is accessible toilet, on the same floor level as the information desk.
More information on Dipoli's accessibility
Accommodation offer
Hotel: Radisson Blu Espoo, Otaranta/Otstranden 2.
- Single room 109 euros / night
- Double room 119 euros / night
- A limited number of rooms are reserved for conference participants between Ocotber 23-24 to a reduced price
- To book a room at special rates, use the promotional code KUD2025
- The special offer is valid until 12 October 2025, after which normal prices apply
The easiest way to book your room is online on the Radisson Blu website. You do not need to pay for the accomodation in advance, but you will need a bank or credit card to confirm the booking. Each participant is responsible for booking and paying their own accomodation. The person making the reservation is also responsible for any cancellation in accordance with the hotel's cancellation policy.
Principles for a safer space
We follow principles for a safer space during the Arts Education Days 2025. The aim of the principles is to make everyone feel safe and comfortable during the event.
Safe space principles
Questions?
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Vippe Leminen, project manager
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Tove Hagström, planner
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Partners and funding
The Arts Education Days 2025 are organised by Kulturum – Arts Education Forum in collaboration with KulturÖsterbotten, Sydkustens landskapsförbund, Idébanken, the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, the City of Espoo and Vindängen Hall.
Kulturum – Arts Education Forum is financed within the framework of the Swedish Cultural Foundation's SKAPA programme. We would like to thank the Swedish Cultural Foundation for the support. The graphic design of the Arts Education Days has been created by art director and graphic designer Linnéa Sjöholm.
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