Apply for an exhibition

The Association of Photographic Artists began a collaboration with Korjaamo Culture Factory at the start of 2020. The collaboration enables the production and presentation of events in a new context and space that benefits both organisations. Under normal conditions, over 100,000 visitors attend to public, cultural and corporate events at Korjaamo. Hippolyte Korjaamo increases the exposure of photographic artworks and exhibitions in the Helsinki cultural scene.

Apply for an exhibition

The exhibitions are selected on an open call basis. Only members of the Association of Photographic Artists can apply. Artist groups and curators can also apply with a finalised exhibition concept if at least one member of the group is a member of the association. The exhibition programme is based on photographic art, and proposals with a strong link to photographic art or the extended field of photography are preferred.

Hippolyte Korjaamo open call (in a nutshell)

Exhibitions are applied for ½–1 years in advance
Open call is once a year
Applications are submitted using an online form

Exhibition spaces and time slots

Hippolyte Korjaamo is located in Korjaamo Culture Factory , Töölö, near to the National Opera. The address is Töölönkatu 51 a-b, 00250 Helsinki.

The exhibition space consists of two hanging walls in the gallery corridor at Korjaamo Culture Factory. The walls are 9,5 m wide and 5,3 m high (NB: see the location of the cinema emergency exit in the images below). The space has natural light from windows at the end of the corridor, and both walls can be lit with spotlights. Due to the cinema at Korjaamo, exhibitions cannot include artworks with sound without headphones.

NB: There is no supervision for or upkeep of the exhibitions on the premises. Korjaamo maintains the right to hold its own public and private events in the exhibition space during exhibition periods.

Exhibition slots last approximately 1-2 months, which include days required for installing, dismantling, and openings. The openings are usually held on Thursday evening prior to the first day of the exhibition.

Application and appendices

Exhibition slots are applied for using the online form below. The online form should be accompanied by an appendix describing the proposed exhibition, along with images that support the idea. The completed online form must include, as a single PDF file, the exhibition application (max. 10 pages) with the following sections:

- A concise exhibition plan: 1 page (A4), presenting the exhibition idea and its practical implementation
- Up to 10 images supporting the overall exhibition concept, including images of previous work or other images (sketches) supporting the exhibition plan
- A condensed curriculum vitae

NOTE: Attachments should be submitted as a single PDF file. Files can be combined into PDF format here. File naming convention: last name_first name. The maximum file size for attachment is 8 MB. If any of the requested attachments are missing or if the application is significantly incomplete, it will not be evaluated.

The application should contain a written account of how the exhibition relates to photographic art or its extended field, if it is not obvious. In addition, the portfolio should, where possible, give the works’ titles, years of completion, dimensions, techniques, and any other information that might help form an impression of the planned exhibition. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

Processing of applications

Applications are processed by a working group made up of 3-5 members and staff of the Association of Photographic Artists. All applicants are informed personally of the committee’s decision via email.

Exhibition fees and other costs

There is no rent or exhibition fee for the exhibitor. The exhibitor shall be responsible for production of the works and both the hanging and the dismantling of the exhibition, transportation of the works, exhibition insurance, their own travel expenses, and any other installation costs that might occur. The exhibitor will also take care of the documentation of the exhibition.

Services

Standard equipment for installing works on walls is provided by Hippolyte Korjaamo. It does not include any AV equipment or printing or posting invitation cards. The Association of Photographic Artists takes a 25% commission on the sale price (before VAT) of works sold. Works can also be included for sale in Hippolyte’s online shop. Works are selected by the gallery together with the artist.

The exhibition agreement includes the following services:

Editing and proofreading of the exhibition text and list of works together with the exhibitor, as well as translations into English/Finnish
Sending out the press release and electronic invitation to Hippolyte’s guest lists
Promoting the exhibition on Hippolyte’s website, event calendars, and social media
Press and other contacts, opening ceremony and non-alcoholic beverages

Application form

Before submitting your application make sure you have carefully read all the information provided on this page. The call for exhibitions in 2025 closes on Sunday 15th of September at 23:59. Call for exhibitions is only for the members of the Association of Photographic Artists.