The application period for the exhibitions has ended

The application period for the main library's exhibitions for 2026 has ended. Applicants will be informed of the results by the end of November 2025. 

Updated: 3.11.2025 - 09:27

Exhibition work in the library is guided by transparency and equality. Exhibitions are open to all.

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Call for exhibitions

There will be an annual open call for exhibition applications to the library exhibition space. The call opens in September (2025 in October as an exception).  

Applicants will learn the decisions at the end of November. Exhibition slot is for one calendar month (4-6 weeks). Exhibition space is rent-free. 

Individuals, communities or teams, professional artists, amateur artists or hand-crafters and organizations show-casing their activities can all apply for an exhibition slot. You can propose an event in connection with the exhibition in the same application form. 

 
During the application period you can also propose other performative content or an event within the library that is not tied to the exhibition space or month. Information about selected event porposals comes at the same time as the exhibition decisions.  

You can also organize an exhibition in one of the branch libraries by asking directly. 

Branch libraries’ contact information

Selection criteria

The library wants to offer space especially for local people active in the cultural field and local organizations.  

This open call stresses diversity and multivocality, interesting content, topicality and suitability for the library space. 
 
Library is an open-access space, therefore all exhibitions must be suitable for all audiences. Exhibition is not a show room and selling exhibition pieces is strictly forbidden.  

Exhibition space and furnishings

Space reserved for exhibition use can be found in the new library buildings lobby and the 2nd floor lobby in the non-fiction department. Lobby exhibition space consists of floor space, portable cabinets, free-standing screens and the three fixed cabinets in the 2nd floor lobby. 

Exhibition spaces in the lobby of the Main Library

Floor plan of the exhibition space in the lobby of the Main Library.

Exhibition spaces of the Main Library'snon-fiction department

Floor plan of the exhibition space of the Main Library's information department.

Exhibition furnishings

Instructions for application and the application form

Use the form below to apply for an exhibition slot in the Main Library exhibition space for 2026.  Call is open from October 1st til October 31st 2025. 

Fill in the form with following information the best you can: 

  • Contact information for the applicant or the applying organization. Organizations should also include the contact information of the person in charge of the exhibition. 

  • Name and topic of the exhibition 

  • Works / pieces included in the exhibition 

  • Grounds for the exhibition 

  • The space the exhibition needs  
  • What exhibition furnishings the library offers you will need.  
  • Please attach any further information such as a more detailed exhibition plan, photos of exhibition pieces, a CV, portfolio or a project plan. 

  • Should you want to have an event attached to your exhibition, such as an opening or a lecture, include an event plan in the form. 

We’ll contact approved applicants through email, so make sure it is written down correctly.  

If you are not looking to apply for an exhibition slot, you may use the form to propose an event in Turku Main Library in 2026. 

Applicants will be informed of the results by the end of November 2025. 

Application form for an exhibition proposal 2026