Come and experience a relaxed and inspiring way to experience contemporary art in a welcoming atmosphere.
The opening event of the exhibition Forms Of Heritage will be held on Friday, September 4rd, 2026, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Vintti exhibition space. At the same time, Ilmiöiden yö (the Phenomena of the Night) city-wide culture event will be taking place at the culture centre. Admission to the event is free for everyone. You can arrive alone, with friends, or with family, and stay as long (or as little) as you like.
New Exhibition
J.P Köykkä’s solo exhibition Forms of Heritage presents new large-scale paintings, video works and installations by Seinäjoki based artist. The past is a heritage that is transformed into forms of painting. In his works, JP Köykkä explores what his legacy consists of. What is the local visual heritage of Seinäjoki? Köykkä’s work is influenced by history of abstract painting and the region’s history of graffiti art. The forms are unrestrained, they spring from the street but find their home almost anywhere.
J.P Köykkä (b. 1987) lives and works in Seinäjoki, Finland. He holds a BA degree from Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Visual Arts. His works are included in collections such as Finnish National Gallery, State Art Deposit Collection and Tampere Art Museum.
Program
5:00–9:30 p.m. Sticker Workshop
Pedatila Itikka, 2nd floor
In this self-guided sticker workshop, you can design and make your own sticker. You can draw inspiration from the recently opened J.P. Köykkä exhibition “Forms of Heritage” or design a sticker exactly the way you want it. You can also leave a sticker note in the exhibition guestbook.
6:30–7:00 p.m. Artist interview at the exhibition opening: JP Köykkä
Hugo Hall, 2nd floor
Laura Laukkanen, curator at Kunsthalle Seinäjoki, interviews JP Köykkä, the artist behind the “Forms of Heritage” exhibition.
7:00–7:30 p.m. Heikki Hautala
Vintti Exhibition Space, 3rd floor
Heikki Hautala is a singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his socially conscious lyrics and his music, which blends influences from rock, punk, and folk. He is best known for the band Sokea piste and his solo work. Hautala is also a visual artist by profession. At Kunsthalle, you’ll hear new material based on painterly, undulating, and landscape-like electric guitar playing, loops, vocals, and multi-track recordings.
What to expect
Our exhibition openings are informal, inclusive, and suitable for all ages.You don’t need any background in art just curiosity. You can explore contemporary art in a relaxed setting, meet artists and hear the stories behind the works, join a workshop or simply enjoy the atmosphere. Whether you stay for a while or the whole evening, you are very welcome.
Arrival at Kalevan Navetta
Address: Nyykoolinkatu 25, 60100 Seinäjoki. Seinäjoki is an easy day-trip destination in Western Finland, about 1 hour by train from Tampere and 3 hours from Helsinki.
The main entrance is located in the inner courtyard between Kalevan Navetta and nearby residential buildings. Walking and cycling routes lead directly to the venue. From the Seinäjoki train station 15 minutes walk. If you travel by car: around 50 parking spaces are available nearby. First 2 hours free, then €1/hour. Additional parking is available about a 10-minute walk away (Maakunnankatu area). On busy event days, we recommend arriving on foot or by bike if possible.