Conversations on Art – A lecture series by the Tuusula School of Visual Arts at Monio
This free lecture series, taking place in September and October, brings together artists, art teachers, art students of all ages, local councillors and members of the public for a shared discussion. Come along to listen and discuss art!
The lecture series comprises artist presentations, talks by art teachers, discussions with the audience and a panel discussion exploring the significance of engaging with the arts.
The ‘Conversations on Art’ lecture series will take place at the Monio Cultural Centre, in the Monttu room, at Pataljoonantie 6, 04300 Tuusula.
Find out more about the topics covered in the lecture series and sign up:
Artists as Teachers and Teachers as Artists
Tuesday 22 September 2026, 6–8 pm
Art teachers from the Tuusula School of Fine Art and Tuusula Adult Education Centre will showcase their art, talk about their educational and career paths, and reflect on what it is like to combine intensive teaching with their own artistic practice.
Contemporary Visual Artists from Central Uusimaa
Wednesday 30 September 2026, 6–8
pm Visual artists Susanna Autio, Hannu Hyrske, Jussi Juurinen and Pasi Järvinen will be showcasing their work.
The Importance of Engaging in the Arts
Thursday 8 October 2026, 6–8 pm
Young artists who have completed their studies at the School of Visual Arts talk about their own artistic journeys.
The evening’s panel discussion will focus on the topics: ‘What does engaging in the arts mean to people?’ and ‘What forms of artistic engagement are available in Tuusula now and in the future?’. The panellists are Marianne Liimatainen, Head of Cultural Services for Tuusula Municipality; Tuija Reinikainen, Chair of the Municipal Council; Markus Meckelborg, Chair of the Culture and Leisure Committee; Ulla Kinnunen, Head of Cultureand Museums Ulla Kinnunen, Timo Rusanen, Principal of the Adult Education Centre, students from the Tuusula Adult Education Centre and the School of Visual Arts, and Jani Simmala from KuumArt ry.
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