Invitation for media: Ars Fennica 2025

Ars Fennica is a contemporary art prize awarded every two years and one of the largest in the Nordic countries. The 50,000 euro prize is open to Finnish, Nordic, and Baltic artists. The prize is awarded  by the Henna and Pertti Niemistö Art Foundation  – ARS FENNICA sr. 

The nominees for the Ars Fennica 2025 prize are Ragna Bley, Roland Persson, Jani Ruscica, and Hanna Vihriälä. A group exhibition showcasing the candidates' works will be on display at HAM Helsinki Art Museum from October 24, 2025, to March 29, 2026.

Each nominee contributes a small selection or ensemble of works to the accompanying exhibition. The prize winner will be announced in February 2026. The winner is selected by international art expert Mami Kataoka, Director of the Mori Art Museum. Visitors are also invited to vote for their favourite. 

Ars Fennica 2025 media event

Time: Thursday 23rd October 11AM

Location: HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8

Registrations: By Tuesday 21 October 2PM: maarit.kivisto@hamhelsinki.fi 

Contact Information

Henna and Pertti Niemistö Visual Arts Foundation ARS FENNICA sr:
Executive Director Camilla Granbacka, camilla.granbacka@arsfennica.fi, +358 44 308 7931

HAM Communications:
Maarit Kivistö, maarit.kivisto@hamhelsinki.fi, +358 40 485 5687