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Haihatus Art Center and Residency, located in Joutsa, Finland, is an inspiring and relaxed international art hub. Haihatus is a great, communal place where art, in all of its forms, is the driving force.
During the summer, art exhibitions, music concerts, workshops, performances, and KITA—Finland’s only gallery dedicated to kinetic art—attract visitors from both Finland and abroad.
In the winter, you can enjoy cozy music evenings and intimate art exhibitions. Additionally, the residency program is a key focus during this season, offering a unique opportunity for artists and arts students from all disciplines.
For details on dates and opening hours, please visit our Exhibitions and Events sections.
The Highlight of the Year
Haihatus hosts a variety of contemporary art exhibitions each year. The exhibition seasons culminate in a large group exhibition held during the summer, showcasing a fascinating array of works by both Finnish and international contemporary and ITE (Outsider) artists.
Additionally, the winter season features smaller-scale exhibitions.
The years at Haihatus culminate in a major summer exhibition of contemporary art, bringing together works from artists with diverse practices and backgrounds. The art offerings consist of various exhibition sections located within Haihatus’ charming grounds, including its galleries and sculpture park, as well as at its second venue, KITA Gallery—the only gallery in Finland specializing in kinetic art.
Voimametsä is an inclusive, low-threshold community and environmental art project designed for individuals of all ages, aimed at preventing social exclusion. The project welcomes anyone interested in creating art together.
Voimametsä has been established within Haihatus’ outdoor environment and is also featured as part of the summer exhibitions. The area is open to the public during Haihatus’ summer exhibition hours, with admission included in the exhibition entry fee.
In addition to the summer exhibition, Haihatus’s versatile spaces host smaller exhibitions, featuring works by resident artists, for example.
Haihatatus’ second venue, KITA Gallery, specializing in kinetic art, offers an independent exhibition in a cozy lakeside setting along the E4 highway during the summer.
In addition to the summer exhibition, the spacious yard of KITA Gallery also hosts other events, such as the community snow art event LUMIKITA in winter.
Read more about Finland’s only gallery dedicated to kinetic art by following this link.
Year-round
Haihatus organizes and coordinates various events and cultural projects year-round.
The traditional Finnish “iltamat” (evening gathering/soiree) have been revamped through the Fantastiset Iltamat event, held during the winter season at Taidelaitos Haihatus.
As in traditional iltamat, the audience can expect an entertaining and impactful lineup of performances and program segments, complete with intermissions. However, since this is Haihatus, the offerings will naturally be presented in a multi-artistic manner.
We announce upcoming Fantastiset iltamat on Haihatus’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/taidelaitoshaihatus.
Voimametsä is an inclusive, low-threshold community and environmental art project designed for individuals of all ages, aimed at preventing social exclusion. The project welcomes anyone interested in creating art together.
Voimametsä has been established within Haihatus’ outdoor environment and is also featured as part of the summer exhibitions. The area is open to the public during Haihatus’ summer exhibition hours, with admission included in the exhibition entry fee.
More information: https://haihatus.fi/voimametsa/
The Kulttuurikonkeli cycling route was designed during the ideation workshop of the Haiku cultural project, supported by Taike (Arts Promotion Center Finland). Its purpose is to inspire and encourage both locals and visitors to embark on a small exploration of the surrounding area.
Read more: https://haihatus.fi/kulttuurikonkeli/
Collaboration with the local reception center (VOK) and residents of the Haihatus artist residency has led to new, free events open to all, such as the Joutsa-Slavic Maslenitsa Spring Festival and artist-led art workshops during the residency season from September to April.
You can find more information about upcoming workshops and festivals in the News section of this page and on Haihatus’ Facebook page.
The laid-back MusaSunnuntai concerts invite people to enjoy summer evenings with some of the most interesting names in indie music.
NOTE: There will be no MusaSunnuntai concerts in Summer 2025, as we are focusing on the service design for the summer exhibition and reorganizing our activities.
Runs annually from September to April
We welcome new artists and arts students from all art disciplines to join our residence programme!
Haihatus’ international artist residency is a relaxed working residency composed of three locally historically significant buildings in Central Finland.
Located in the center of Joutsan, it offers excellent transport connections: the bus stop is within walking distance, with a journey from Helsinki to Haihatus taking just over 2 hours and less than an hour to Jyväskylä.
The residency is open to artists and art students from all disciplines. Applications can be submitted individually, in pairs, or as part of a group.
The main application period is in March, but we also accept applications for available spots randomly throughout the residency season.
Keep an eye on Haihatus’ Facebook page for announcements regarding available spots.
For specific application dates, please check the Residency section of this website: https://haihatus.fi/residenssi/.
Read more about Haihatus’ artist residency through this link.
Students, retirees, unemployed, and individuals requiring personal assistance (the assistant gets in for free when accompanying the person needing assistance).
7-15 years old (Children under 7 free).
2 adults + 2 children
Haihatus + Kita
Students, retirees, unemployed, and individuals requiring personal assistance (the assistant gets in for free when accompanying the person needing assistance).
7-15 years old (Haihatus + Kita)
2 adults and 2 children, HAIHATUS + KITA (more children +7,50 €/child)
Haihatus Summer Exhibition
Duration: June 28 – August 31, 2025
Tue–Sun 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays
Exceptions in opening hours:
Students, retirees, unemployed, and individuals requiring personal assistance (the assistant gets in for free when accompanying the person needing assistance).
7-15 years old (Children under 7 free).
2 adults + 2 children
KITA + Haihatus
Students, retirees, unemployed, and individuals requiring personal assistance (the assistant gets in for free when accompanying the person needing assistance).
7-15 years old (Haihatus + Kita)
2 adults and 2 children, HAIHATUS + KITA (more children +7,50 €/child)
Kitagallery Summer Exhibition
Duration: June 28 – August 31, 2025
Tue–Sun 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays
Exceptions in opening hours:
The activity of Haihatus also includes the Kinetic Art House KITA, established in 2022, which is located right next to main road “Nelostie” (E75). The gallery, specializing in moving art, presents a summer exhibition this year with the theme of Invisibility. The artworks extend from the gallery’s roof all the way to the shoreline. The two-story house continuously adapts to the needs of kinetic contemporary art and artists.
Address of Haihatus: Jousitie 68-70, 19650 Joutsa
Address of KITA Gallery: Tokerontie 11, 19650 Joutsa
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Haihatus is located in Joutsa, Central Finland, in the Koiravuori area. When You are coming from the South, it is advisable to drive past the Joutsa intersection and turn right onto Pertunmaantie, following the signs from there. Parking is available in the middle of the area.
KITA is located beside Highway 4 (E75), next to the Huttula restaurant. Parking is available in front of Huttula, from where a guided walking path leads to the exhibition hall.
The distance between KITA and Haihatus is approximately two kilometers.
Haihatus (destination Joutsa) is easily accessible, for example, by Onnibus. The Onnibus stop is located 1.7 kilometers away from Haihatus, within walking distance. The KITA gallery is located right next to the bus stop, near the Huttula café-restaurant.
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You can find more accommodation and other useful services on the Visit Joutsa Website or Booking.com.
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