Open Call for Artists
We are looking for ceramic & glass artists to join our art & lifestyle pop-up event in Design Kevät at Finlandiatalo, Helsinki on 18 - 19.4.2026.
If you are a passionate ceramic or glass artist artist & would like to sell your work in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere, AURA is your place.
We don’t require you to be present at the shop.
You can focus on creating your beautiful works, drop them off and leave the rest to us!
How much does it cost?
Shop curation & setup
Shop keeping & a professional salesperson with a cashier
Marketing of the event on social media & print
Administration & invoicing of sales
Possibility to network & meet other artists & curators, providing new opportunities
Insurance for any damages / thefts is not included.
Artists should insure their own work.Application period ends on Sunday 15th March at 8pm (Finnish time), but first come, first serve, so by filling the application early, your chances to get approved are higher!
The fee for participation is 185€ + (25,5% alv) + additional 15% commission from sales which includes:
AURA @ Design Kevät, Finlandia-talo
Design Kevät 2026 invites Finnish designers and friends of design to gather around creativity at the newly renovated Finlandia-talo on April 18–19 2026. Finnish brands will be selling their works and products in a market-style setting curated by Designkaverit.
The AURA Pop-up will be a separate area where we’ve curated around 20 Finland-based artists and creators. The artists will not be present in person — we will handle everything in true AURA style.
We’ll have textile art, clothing, accessories, prints, paintings, sculptures, ceramics & glass for sale within our approximately 30 m² space. We have a few spots available for ceramic and glass artists!
Event opening hours: Saturday 12–18 / Sunday 11–17
We are happy to invite all new comers too! Any questions, email us!
A more thorough info package will be sent to those accepted.
Fill the application form with images of your art - they can be examples at this point just to give reference & their prices and we will contact you shortly!
You can fill the application until 15th of March, 8pm Finnish time.