January

Wed 22.1.2025 at 16-18 Planning event for the Kukkiva Kylä project at Haihatus’ Fantasia House. More information on the Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/5ZBJdLcIw

February

Sat 8.2.2025 at 16-18 Opening of the Colors of a New Home art exhibition @ Haihatus: “Colors of a New Home” is a touching exhibition that presents the art and crafts of Ukrainian refugees, emphasizing survival and creativity in the midst of hardship.
08.02.–08.03.2025, Colors of a New Home exhibition: Open by appointment only.‼️
Appointments: text message to Anna Miller, +358 40 257 3041 (eng/rus)
The exhibition is part of Haihatus’s community-based Voimametsä project. The 2024-2025 Voimametsä project is supported by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
15.2.2025, 2-6 p.m., snow art event for the whole family (Kukkiva Kylä project), Joutsa central square. The program includes snow art, snow painting, downhill skiing, sledding races, a juice bar, a light show and music. MARAS (FIN/NOR) aka Risto Puurunen and Marita Isobel Solberg will perform at the afterparty at the nearby restaurant Joutotuva at 7 p.m.

March

2.3.2025 Maslenitsa – Joutsa-Slavic Spring Festival
A family-friendly celebration to drive away winter, rooted in Slavic cultural heritage. Starts at 14:00.
Maslenitsa puppet workshop, pancake cooking, team games and play, burning of the Straw Man at 16:00.
Live music: Kadonnut manner.
More information on our Facebook page.

8.3.2025 Duo Akantti – Breaking the Darkness Concert
Kari Kivisaari and Antti Mönkkönen present a concert to break the winter gloom on Saturday, 8 March 2025 at 18:00 at Taidelaitos Haihatus, Fantasia House.
Saturday 8 March 2025 at 18:00
Duration approx. 1 hour
Tickets: 10 € at the door
Payment methods: cash & card
Venue: Taidelaitos Haihatus
Jousitie 68–70, 19650 Joutsa
Organised by: Kari Kivisaari and Antti Mönkkönen

Sat 29.3.2025 Art Evening – Artists Get Together
From 17:00 onwards at Fantasia House.
Residency artists gather to present their work. Everyone interested is welcome to join the evening! Free entry.
FB event: https://fb.me/e/4LyNXnvvW

April

Wed 2.4.2025 from 14:30
Kukkika kylä – Planning Talkoot:
First, a review of the finished box at Työvarikko, continuing at 15:30 in Haihatus’ Fantasia House.
We’ll plan the crops and area together – light snacks provided.
FB event: https://fb.me/e/iRwvRcqRf

Sat 12.4. at 13:00
Haihatus – The Exquisite Corpse Short Film Project, E75 Art Bus x Haihatus: Scriptwriting
Register using this form.
The final film will be screened internationally on the E75 Art Bus tour.
More info about the E75 Art Bus project:
www.muu.fi/e75-art-bus
Questions? Contact the project lead (ENG):
Balbina Bochuzynska
balbina.boch@gmail.com
+48 535 576 350

Sun 13.4. at 13:00
Haihatus – The Exquisite Corpse Short Film Project, E75 Art Bus x Haihatus: Production Planning
Register using this form.
The final film will be screened internationally on the E75 Art Bus tour.
More info about the E75 Art Bus project:
www.muu.fi/e75-art-bus
Questions? Contact the project lead (ENG):
Balbina Bochuzynska
balbina.boch@gmail.com
+48 535 576 350

Thu 24.4. at 12:00–15:00
Workshop: Peat and Innovation at Haihatus.
Register by 23 April: johanna.muhonen@humak.fi
Coffee and snacks provided for participants.
More information: https://haihatus.fi/turvetta-ja-innovaatioita-hankkeen-ideatyopaja/

Sun 27.4.2025 at 13:30
The Exquisite Corpse | Set Design Workshop / Prop Making
Location: Utopia House (yellow building)
Free entry!
Join this upcycling and creative hands-on workshop related to the E75 short film project. Open for all, no prior experience required.
More info: https://fb.me/e/4Kr7N3trV

Sun 27.4.2025 at 16:00–18:00
MATHIEU SYLVESTRE – Sound Performance & Workshop, Fantasia House. Free entry!
Sylvestre is a self-taught musician based in Berlin, combining experimental sound art, improvisation, and a physical approach to noise music.
Expect a unique and sensory sound journey – and a chance to participate in the workshop!
More info: https://fb.me/e/57pCErXhe

May

10 & 17 May 2025 – Haihatus Spring Work Parties
Help us get Haihatus ready for the summer exhibition season!
Let us know through the sign-up form if you can join on one or both days.
We’ll provide food and drinks for volunteers. Limited overnight accommodation available.
Sign up: via this link!

June

Thu 19.6.2025 – Kukkiva Kylä Opening at Joutsa Central Square
More information about the Kukkiva Kylä project to follow.

28.6.-31.8.2025 Tue-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Haihatus, summer exhibition Wonder (Lumous)

28.6.-31.8.2025 Tue-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinetic Art House KITA, summer exhibition Friction (Kitka)

July

Sat 5.7.2025 –  Leikkimökkikylä (Playhouse Village) Opening in the Garden of the Kinetic Art House
More details on the KITA Gallery’s Facebook page

Sun 6.7. – Cleaning Women live at Restaurant Kellari
A collaboration between Restaurant Kellari and Haihatus
Address: Jousitie 39, Joutsa

Sat 12.7.2025 – Seminaarinmäki Puppet Theatre Festival
Contemporary puppet theatre highlights for both adults and children.
The festival program and ticket sales will be announced in May.