ARS Kallavesi
2025
31.1.–31.8. 2025
ARS Kallavesi is an art event in Kuopio, themed around water and its cultural heritage.
ARS Kallavesi takes the form of exhibitions, performances, workshops and discussions around Kallavesi lake area. The Kallavesi lake area is known for its waterways, cottage islands, steamboats and incredible fishing stories. Water and waterways have a special meaning for Finns, which will be explored through art. ARS Kallavesi celebrates the unique habitat and its importance to the identity of Kuopio.
PROGRAMME
VB PHOTOGRAPHY CENTRE 1 Feb – 11 May 2025
AT THE SUMMER CABIN 1 Feb – 11 May 2025
Photography Exhibition
VB Photography Centre
Kuninkaankatu 14–16, Kuopio
OPEN: TUE-FRI 12-18 / SAT-SUN 11-16 / MON CLOSED
At the Summer Cabinexhibition delves into the meanings of summer cabin life and the intergenerational themes of summer cabin photography by combining art, documentary, press photography and film. The exhibition features works by photographers such as Matleena Jänis, Martti Jämsä, Jari Silomäki, Paavo Jänis, Jukka Gröndahl, Pertti Ahva, and Hugo Simberg. The exhibition is curated by Matleena Jänis.
A summer cabin is the most beloved place in the world. It is where memories and traditions flow from generation to generation. It is a place where people feel a special connection with the surrounding nature, where they seek spiritual and physical well-being. The exhibition explores the essence of summer cabin life, the continuity of generations, the relationship with nature and memory. By looking at the cabin life, we can critically reflect on our current consumptive lifestyle and seek answers to how we can increase our mental well-being and improve the state of our planet.
VB Photography Centre: https://vb-valokuvakeskus.fi/
PLANT BASED PHOTO DEVELOPING WORKSHOP
25–26 APRIL
Venue: VB-Photography Centre, Kuninkaankatu 14-16, Kuopio
Fri 25.4. from 17:00 to 20:00
Sat 26.4. from 11:30 to 15:30
The two-day course introduces plant-based developments and ecological darkroom work. On the first day, the theoretical part will discuss the relationship of humans to nature in creative work and art, and introduce different experimental photographic methods. On the second day, you will learn how to use plants in analogue film processing and how to make your own developments using plants, vitamin C and soda.
The course is suitable for photographers of different levels. The basics of darkroom work are good to know, but not essential. The course will include a joint film developing demo to illustrate the use of plant-based frameworks. You do not need to bring your own films to the course. The course will be led by photographer Joonas Ahtikallio.
The course is free of charge for participants and places are limited.
The course is in Finnish.
Binding registration by Thursday 17.4. by e-mail:
UPCOMING EVENTS
RAJAPINTA-CONCERT 10 MAY 2025
Heikki Lindgren & Jaakko Metsäpelto
Venue: VB-Photography Centre, Kuninkaankatu 14-16, Kuopio
Sat 10 May from 18:00 to 20:00
FREE ENTRANCE
The soundscapes created by sound artist Heikki Lindgren are based on underwater sounds recorded with hydrophones, geophones and contact microphones, diving into the depths of an invisible and inaudible reality. The concert opens the door to a sub-surface soundscape hidden from human ears.
Kuopio-based composer-sound artist Jaakko Metsäpelto's work is inspired by the movement of water bodies. Intensive textures and a mystical atmosphere created from field recordings are key elements of the music, which can be described as electro-acoustic ambient.
VEDESTÄ – ON WATER 1.5.–31.8.2025
Contemporary Art Exhibition
Scandic Hotel Kuopio
THE ARTISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN MARCH 2025.
Markku Kolehmainen: Aamu Maljapurolla (Morning at Maljapuro)
PAST EVENTS
IN MEMORIAM / ISLANDERS Film Screening 31.1.2025
Kino Kuvakukko, Vuorikatu 27. Kuopio
In Memoriam / Islanders is a film about grief over a mother’s death, memories of loss and the joy of summer cabin life. It is set in the Kuopio archipelago, where the director’s family has spent their summers since the 1930s.
Professor Outi Fingerrooswill present the film screening on the theme "Memory of Water".
Starting with a short film "Löyly".
Director Matleena Jänis will be present at the screening.
Link to the film information (in Finnish): https://isakry.fi/projektit/
Kino Kuvakukko: https://kuvakukko.fi/
ARS Kallavesi 2025 is produced by the art association Marginaali ry. The events are supported by The City of Kuopio, Kone Foundation, Finnish Cultural Foundation's North Savo Regional Fund, Arts Promotion Centre Finland andAlfred Kordelin Foundation. In cooperation with VB Photography Centre, Kino Kuvakukko, ISAK ry, Scandic Kuopio and Finnish Freshwater Foundation.
info@arskallavesi.fi
