Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026 exhibition grand opening
Join us in celebrating our graduates from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture! Let's meet in Kipsari on 3 September 2026 at 3 p.m.
Coming soon: Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026
Come see and experience the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026 at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture!
What does the world look like through the eyes of a new generation of designers, architects, artists, and filmmakers? Come meet the future creators graduating from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture and see their latest works!
The Aalto ARTS Grad Show presents the final projects of graduating students in the fields of architecture, design, film, and art and media. The exhibition spaces in the Väre building will be filled with works that challenge, surprise, and open up new perspectives on the world around us.
The students’ works combine experimentation, craftsmanship, critical thinking, and visions of the future. Come experience how the next generation is shaping the future of creative work.
Exhibition dates: 3 September–7 October, 2026
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 9 am–8 pm
Sat 9 am–5 pm
Sun closed
Address:
Otaniementie 14, Espoo
Mark the opening event on your calender:
3 September, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Kipsari restaurant
Väre, Otaniementie 14, Espoo
Admission is free to all exhibitions!
The event is part of the larger Designs for a Cooler Planet festival and also part of the official program of Helsinki Design Week.
For more information, visit the event page.
Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026
Explore the inspiring work of our graduating students in architecture, design, film, art and media!
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