Taiteilijatonttujen Tupa

The event of Taiteilijatonttujen Tupa (The Hut of Artist Elves) takes place 19.12.2024–5.1.2025 in Lussitupa, by the Tar Canal in Kajaani.

This atmospheric Christmas event is executed by Jarmo Kaivo-oja, Heidi Kuvaja-Oksman, Pertti Ohtonen and Laura Tuovinen.

Come and find amazing art pieces by different professional and amateur artists. The works of art are also for sale. The artists are: Jorma Huotari, Marjut Kauppinen, Eira Kela, Heidi Kuvaja-Oksman, Lelumuseo Eilisen lapset ja Leikityt leikit, Markku Leppälä, Aila Ohtonen, Pertti Ohtonen, Päivikki Romppainen ja Laura Tuovinen.

Welcome to the Taiteilijatonttujen Tupa (The Hut of Artist Elves) event in Galleria Elias! Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and get to know to the history of the Lussitupa building, that was built in 1880.

Taidetta & Tervaa (Art & Tar) pop up café and the sale of art is open during the opening times of the event.

In the café you have a chance to buy unique tar products, coffee, glögi and Christmas pastries.

Opening hours:

19–23.12.2024 at 11–18

25.12.2024 at 11–18

28–29.12.2024 at 11–18

31.12.2024 at 11–18

4–5.1.2025 at 11–15

(the event image is made by Laura Tuovinen)

Our location on the map

Kalkkisillantie 2, 87200 Kajaani

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Taiteilijatonttujen Tupa

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