Outsider Art Festival
Outsider Art Festival (OAF) invites everyone to celebrate equality! OAF gives voice to the outsider artists by presenting a vibrant collection of music, visual arts, performing arts, films, literature and life stories. OAF is a partner festival of the Helsinki Festival.
News
OAF 2026 line-up is expanding: here are four new artists!
The Outsider Art Festival program is expanding even further. We have already announced the main events for the August festival, and now we are thrilled to introduce four new, exceptional
OAF to award the Vimma Prize at EMMA on August 21 – nominate the recipient!
Over the years, the Vimma Prize, awarded by Kynnys ry, has recognized artists and creators who have brought themes concerning disability and functional limitations to the forefront with high artistic
OAF takes over West Metro stations in Espoo
As part of the OAF x Espoo program, art will be displayed at the Länsimetro stations, and the opening will be celebrated on August 21 at EMMA. The Länsimetro artists
Artists for OAF 2026 have been announced!
We are thrilled to reveal the artists for the 2026 Outsider Art Festival! Hailing from all corners of Finland, this year’s OAF artists represent the incredible world of outsider art
OAF 2026 – HOPE: Outsider Art Festival Gathers as a Counterforce in a Cooling Climate
Outsider Art Festival OAF 2026 takes place in August, 20.8.-30.8.2026, at a moment when the social climate has grown harsher and support structures for those left at the margins of
Pertin Valinta x Tiketti Gallery Launches in March
Pertin Valinta x Tiketti Gallery Launches in March! The joint gallery programme will include four exhibitions during the year. The Encounters exhibition series will be produced inclusively through collaboration between
Tickets and reservations
The Outsider Art Festival includes events both free of charge and with paid tickets. The program takes place in live events as well as online.
Tickets sold via Tiketti and Lippu.fi. You can the OAF ticket shop from Tiketti here. Tickets for the Sellosali events are sold via Lippu.fi here and tickets for the Kannusali events here.
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