At the Sources of Inspiration, in the Flow of Time

Join us to reminisce about the past, brainstorm ideas for the future and float in the nostalgia of the flow of time at the Pispala contemporary art center Hirvitalo! We will have a garden party, an old timey yard dance to the beat of a good old accordion, a free patch and clothes repair workshop, as well as croquis / gesture drawing of a model dressed in nostalgic attire.

Pispala Contemporary Art Center operates in the 101-year-old Hirvitalo, whose grand anniversary we are celebrating with the exhibition theme "Memory of Place". 101 years of history, and yet every year the people of the art center change and look at things with new, bright eyes. We always remain eager beginners, ready to learn new things. On the other hand, we also cherish that inner old curt who can enlighten others about things we have learned the hard way.

History reflects to the present, so we might learn from the past, and perhaps correct its mistakes by creating something new. Come create and make discoveries!

During the Nocturnal Happening, we offer beginner workshops, such as Patching up 101 - a repair and patch workshop, and Croquis 101 - gesture drawing workshop. A small 5€ donation for the model will be gathered for the model, but otherwise the workshops are free. Info on other workshops and their schedule will be available closer to the event, check our social media @hirvitalo!

Up on the stage we will see music and performances, after which an open stage, where everyone is welcome to share lessons, wonders and memories of the area, or life in general.

In the yard, local artists will sell their works, regardless of experience or age. Don't forget the yard dance!

The café offers vegan snacks and tea made from herbs from our garden.

Last chance to see Anneli Holmström's art exhibition installation “Horse. Monkey. Shadow. Cliff” on display in the gallery! Free entry.

A petition to save the Hirvitalo yard will be available for guests to sign.

There are many stairs inside Hirvitalo. More detailed accessibility information and our principles for a safer space can be found on our website, hirvikatu10.net.