The joint gallery initiative by Tiketti and Pertin Valinta builds a bridge between outsiders and insiders in the art world. The gallery provides a space for both ready-made exhibition concepts and new collaborative projects.

The theme of the exhibitions is "Encounters" (Kohtaamisia). The gallery program features four exhibitions throughout the year:

Encounters 1: March 6 – April 4, 2026
Encounters 2: May 8 – May 29, 2026
Encounters 3: September 4 – October 3, 2026
Encounters 4: November 20 – December 19, 2026

The exhibitions are produced inclusively through an open call, and the public is also invited to suggest interesting encounters. The goal is to create multidisciplinary encounters between the visual arts, music, performing arts, and other forms of creative expression. The exhibitions are both curated and produced inclusively. All proceeds from the exhibitions are directed towards supporting the employment of outsider artists.

The aim of this collaboration is to promote equality and diversity within the creative sectors by highlighting marginalized creators and developing more inclusive operating models for the industry.

You’re warmly invited to the opening of Pertin Valinta x Tiketti Galleria’s Kohtaamisia 4 (Encounters 4) exhibition on Thursday 19 November 2026, 5–7 pm!

This joint exhibition by Anssi Kasitonni and Kalevi Helvetti brings into the spotlight two innovative artists working at different corners of popular culture, horror aesthetics and outsider art.

In Kohtaamisia 4, Kalevi and Anssi’s loose but long-running collaboration finally gets a new chapter. The artists move freely between techniques and ways of working, and the result is a one-of-a-kind mix of films, drawings, sculptures and photographs. Icons both dead and alive give subcultural themes a fresh twist, through the dark humour typical of both artists. The exhibition was curated by the gallery team together with Pekka Elomaa and Kalle Pajamaa. It is part of Pertti Kurikka’s 70th anniversary year.

Pekka Elomaa:

“Kalevi Kasitonni and Anssi Helvetti make a good pair. Who can tell them apart?”

Kalevi Helvetti:

“Anssi has a golden snake and a skull. And a golden fist. Nobody’s allowed to punch anybody, because this is just art! Kalevi has skulls and snakes too, and pictures of girls. We’re gonna dance such a Firiduna Skikuna with Anssi that…”

Anssi Kasitonni:

“Kalevi is the Finnish champion of telling it like it is. Expect an exhibition of good vibes, and other vibes too! Look forward to it.”

Opening

The opening of Kohtaamisia 4 at Pertin Valinta x Tiketti Galleria takes place on 19 November 2026, 5–7 pm. The gallery is at Hakaniemenkuja 2, Helsinki.

Opening speeches and a discussion start at 5.30 pm. The programme includes a conversation between the artists about making art and the boundaries of art. The audience is welcome to join in.

Admission to the opening is free.

Registration: https://www.tiketti.fi/pertin-valinta-x-tiketti-pertin-valinta-x-tiketti-akkreditointi/2710790

Exhibition dates

Kohtaamisia 4 runs 20 November – 19 December 2026.

Gallery opening hours: Wed–Fri 2–6 pm, Sat 12–4 pm.

Artists

Kalevi Helvetti

https://www.kalevihelvetti.fi/

Anssi Kasitonni

https://anssikasitonni.com/

The exhibition open call for Pertin Valinta Gallery is open and the exhibitions will be chosen in autumn 2026. Exhibitions are curated and produced inclusively. The gallery program seeks multidisciplinary and inspiring exhibition ideas from outsider artists and working groups in Finland and internationally. You can apply via the Open Call button below.

Exhibition fees are: for art organizations €2,500, for artists and artist groups €1,500. We can grant a scholarship with special justification that covers the gallery's exhibition fee. The price includes gallery space rental, as well as support in exhibition production, curation, and communication.

Pertin Valinta develops a model of inclusive curation that enables outsider art creators equal participation and influence in the art field. Selections are made by an artistic working group that includes outsider art creators from different fields and artist mentors. In addition to the open call, exhibition programs are also curated by invitation.

There is a 30% commission on artwork sales. The gallery's revenue is used to employ special groups.

Exhibition production is carried out in collaboration with Tiketti.

Pertin Valinta Gallery specializes in presenting Finnish and international outsider art. The gallery located in Hakaniemi (100m2) is versatile and suitable for organizing various art exhibitions and events.

The space can be rented for short-term use (max 1 day) through the Venuu service, the link to which you can find below.

Longer rentals are possible by contacting Pertin Valinta. Send an email to teukka@pertinvalinta.fi