Outsider Art Festival opening as part of the Night of the Arts!
The opening of OAF 2025 will be celebrated on the Night of the Arts 14.8.2025 over the old Elanto’s Leipätehdas block (bread factory) at Cultural Centre Caisa and the House of Text! On the opening weekend, Leipätehdas will be the venue for an experiential event, a collaboration between Outsider Art Festival, Cultural Centre Caisa and […]
Clear communication benefits all
When we talk about accessibility one might think it does not concern them. We however forget that while accessibility is a lifeline for some, we all benefit from it. Accessible and clear communication is a key factor in increasing well-being at work in the modern fragmented work life. It means we often must do multiple […]
OAF X Louhisali tickets now on sale!
Pertin Valinta and All Day team up for a concert curated by Cepan Maailma at Louhisali, presenting the hottest Finnish rap artists, Cepa, and MC KOO, an appraised rap group good boys and a striking spoken word artist Vapaa Sana. The evening is part of the music program of Outsider Art Festival. Cepan Maailma is […]
Behind the scenes: Workday of Miika Turunen, radio host of Pertin Valinnat
Tomorrow we celebrate May Day, International Workers’ Day. The aim of Pertti’s Choice and Outsider Art Festival is to support employment of individuals from marginalised groups. Pertti’s Choice and Outsider Art Festival are improving the worklife to a more inclusive one. Meaning equal and indiscriminatory and involving everyone. All of us have an equal right […]
PKN 10 year Jubilee exhibition at Pertin Valinta from April 25th to May 30th, 2025
What has happened during the history of Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, a punk band who made over 300 gigs. PKN 10 year Jubilee exhibition brings the story of the band to life. Do it yourself -attitude has carried out the band throughout the years. The band members Kari Aalto, Pertti Kurikka, Sami Helle and Toni Välitalo […]
Pertin Valinta X Minna Records: Takay-Sin, Aatos Ketvel
Pertin Valinta and Minna Records will co-host a concert on August 15 at the Caisa hall, featuring performances by Aatos Ketvel and Takay-Sin. The concert is part of OAF 2025 Music Program. The unique singer-songwriter and spoken word artist Aatos Ketvel will give a solo performance at the event. Takay-Sin is a project by artist Tellervo Kalleinen—known from the […]
OAF X Louhisali concert in Espoo
The concerts of the OAF 2025 music program have been published! Organized in collaboration with Pertin Valinta and All Day Agency, this concert will bring the hottest Finnish rap acts to Louhisali on August 21, organized by Cepan Maailma. The concert is part of the Outsider Art Festival music program. Taking the stage are rappers MC Koo and Cepan […]
OAF 2025 teaser has been released!
Watch the OAF 2025 teaser video from here The OAF 2025 teaser stars Neea Haapala’s textile “Ghoul” with a cathode‑ray‑tube‑TV that head overflows with art and anti‑Putin noise by Zherbin. In the closing scene the head pops off, and the noise dissolves into birdsong and laughter sampled from RÄKÄlicious’s track Kutina. The brilliant teaser was created for […]
OAF 2025 – Call for Volunteers and Partners
The Outsider Art Festival is seeking volunteers and partner organizations for the OAF 2025 festival. Individuals can apply as volunteers, and various organizations that share the festival’s values can apply to become partners. The goal of the partnership is to support the employment of individuals working on the margins. The festival employs people from the […]
Artists for OAF 2025 have been announced!
We are delighted to announce the artists for the Outsider Art Festival! OAF 2025 features 36 artists and artist groups from all over Finland. OAF 2025 Artists Homa Shokri, Kaaos Company, Pekka Luodeslampi, LIPGLOSSBOY, Ksenia Voy Kheninen & Zherbin, Teatteriryhmä Vautsi, Eeva-Liisa Puhakka, Paula Huhtanen, Mika Mäkiranta, Neea Haapala, Veronica De Mannor, Iida Kilpeläinen, Otto […]