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.
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OAF Literature program explores literature outside of the established literature
Outsider Art Festival OAF’s literary program highlights new, fresh voices and explores what kind of literature can be found outside of the established literature. This year, the theme of outsider
OAF Film program dives into the deep end of humanity
OAF Film program is organized in collaboration with Espoo Ciné.This year’s Film program at Outsider Art Festival draws inspiration from mythology and supernatural elements, dives into the deep end of
Meet the OAF team
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Outsider Art Festival (OAF). The anniversary programme is being assembled by the OAF team: Producer Arttu Partinen and Music Programme Producer Teuvo
The performing arts program for OAF tickles all senses
The performing arts program for Outsider Art Festival tickles all senses, opens windows to new kinds of connections and takes a stand. This year the performing arts program includes Ksenia
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
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
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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