organisation

Although Konstrundan culminates in a weekend event in September, the preparations are a year-round process. The year begins with the application process and participant selection, followed by the creation of marketing materials and the extensive Konstrundan magazine. Planning and organizing additional programs and events also take considerable time. Each step requires careful planning and collaboration to ensure a successful event that delivers a unique art experience to the public.

 

PROJECT MANAGER

Since September 2025, Konstrundan has a new project manager. Anniina Dunder-Berg has a background in jewellery design and has, over the past fifteen years, worked extensively within the fields of art, design, leadership, and cultural projects. Alongside her work at Konstrundan, Anniina is a visual artist herself, working mainly with oil painting and dry pastel drawing. Her studio is located at Studio BOM, a creative collective she founded and now runs together with Piia Jalkanen and Päivi Keski-Pomppu. The collective includes eight artists and designers who share the space and curate exhibitions together.

“For me, there’s something profoundly human about Konstrundan. Meeting artists, talking with them, and engaging with their art bring so many meaningful moments to life. Time and again, I’m struck by the richness and diversity of creative expression across this country.”
 

SECRETARY

Anne Johansson Padilla is the secretary of Konstrundan. Anne works at Kulturhuset Grand in Porvoo as a cultural planner. She is in charge of the project together with the project manager and works in close cooperation with the Regional contacts. Anne has a Master's degree in Political Science and has also studied photography and media. Anne loves to travel and has lived abroad for over 20 years. 
 

Marketing Assistant

Gisela Montonen is the marketing assistant for Konstrundan. She has a degree as a cultural producer from Arcada University of Applied Sciences, she is also a visual merchandiser. Art and culture has always been an important part of her life and she is looking forward to working at Konstrundan. In her free time, Gisela enjoys visual arts and crafts. When she's not creating, she reads books or gets inspired by exhibitions, concerts and colorful clothes.

“Through art, we can create joy and meaningful connections between people, dream of a flourishing future, and simply enjoy the act of being.”
 

REGIONAL CONTACTS

In the various regions, individuals are appointed to maintain contact with participants and to participate in the planning work for Konstrundan.

Kymenlaakso, South Karelia & Eastern Finland

Tiina Rajakallio is a jewellery artist and designer with an M.F.A. from Konstfack Metal School in Stockholm. She is active in associations and projects in her field and has been the president of Täky Ry, the association for artisans of South-East Finland for the last three years. Rajakallio works full-time with jewellery and small series jewellery in her studio in Lappeenranta and exhibits her work internationally.

She believes that Konstrundan is an excellent medium for interaction between artists and craftspeople and between the public and users of their work. "It's great to be able to contribute to these encounters!"
 

Eastern Uusimaa

Leena Stolzmann has been regional contact for Konstrundan in Eastern Uusimaa since the beginning of Konstrundan. Her journey into the world of art started in Turku, Turun piirustuskoulu in the seventies and continued after some time in Western Uusimaa to Porvoo where she functioned as the headmaster for Porvoo artschool for 35 years.

"Konstrundan gives a beautiful opportunity to become familiar with art and the artist in the environment where art is born, in a fascinating world that gives us joy, hope and takes us to new dimensions."
 

The Åland Islands

Ulrika Kjeldsen is the regional contact for Åland. 
She has a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, Scotland. On Åland, she works as a sculptor with a focus on making art accessible in people's local environments. From 2025 to 2040, she is running the project “Expedition - a temporary sculpture exhibition”, which will visit all Åland municipalities with a series of sculptures. These will be scattered throughout the municipality, creating a “sculpture hunt” for locals and tourists alike. Ulrika also has a great passion for theatre and musicals, and has worked on set design for several productions in Åland.
 

Western Uusimaa

Viktor Wolff is the regional contact for Western Uusimaa. He is a media professional and has worked for several years as a sound engineer in television and theatre, among other fields, and is currently studying for a Master's degree in media management at Arcada University of Applied Sciences. Viktor has a strong interest in art and culture, and music in particular is very close to his heart. He also believes that Konstrundan is an excellent initiative for bringing art and people together.
 

Southwest Finland, Satakunta, Pirkanmaa & Central Finland

Sara Panelius is the regional contact for Southwest Finland, Satakunta, Pirkanmaa and Central Finland. She is a master's student in art history at Åbo Akademi University and is also the deputy conductor of the academy's women's choir Florakören. With experience as a museum guide at several cultural institutions in Turku, she has a passion for art and history. In her spare time she enjoys music, nature and cooking.

Ostrobothnia

Heidi Stenberg works as the regional contact for Konstrundan in Ostrobothnia. She has a Bachelor in visual arts from Novia University of Applied Sciences, Jakobstad. She actively pursues her own artistic work in the countryside in Kronoby, combined with fun projects such as Konstrundan, children's art clubs and workshops. Heidi is inspired by relationships, nature and the bright spots in everyday life. In addition to art, fantasy books, cats and quality time with family members are close to her heart.

"For me, Konstrundan is a valuable concept that opens up, connects and builds bridges that enable people to meet in the name of art throughout the country."

oulu, kainuu & lapland

Ami Avellán acts as regional contact for Oulu, Kainuu & Lapland! Jewellery has taken Ami around the Nordic countries, from Western Uusimaa via Sweden and Norway to Lapland. Ami has studied up to a Master degree in jewellery art, worked as a goldsmith in Norway and as a teacher in goldsmithing, both in the south and north of Finland. In her company, Ami Avellán Jewellery, she designs and manufactures silver jewellery in her workshop in Inari.

“Konstrundan is a very well organized event. For a very small amount of work the participants get visibility all over the country - additionally in three languages and through many different channels! Having participated in Konstrundan since 2010, I know that it works smoothly. Therefore, I want to expand the event to include the whole country, especially in the northernmost parts. Like the cherry on the cake, Konstrundan is arranged in the finest autumn color season, the ruska time” 

 

the board

Konstrundan is directed by a board which meets a few times a year to evaluate and develop the event. The board is presented with the feedback from visitors and participants, and they plan Konstrundan’s future accordingly.

The members of the board are from different relevant fields and areas in Finland in order to guarantee diversity and a variety in perspectives. Projectmanager Anniina Dunder-Berg summons the board.

Members of the board in 2025

• Maija Albrecht, graphic artist, Degerby, Western Uusimaa
• Hanna Wiik-Rosenqvist, artisan, The Åland Islands
• Johan Sandås, artist, Ostrobotnia
• Leena Stolzmann, principle, Porvoo Art School, Eastern Uusimaa
• Tarja Suomi, event organiser, Turku region
• Anniina Dunder-Berg, project manager, Konstrundan
• Cecilia McMullen, executive director, Kulturhuset Grand

Organizer

Kulturförening Grand r.f. is the organizer of Konstrundan. The 25-year-old association protects and supports cultural activities in Porvoo. Lucka i Borgå was opened in 1999 under the auspices of Grand and continues to operate in its premises. Their mission includes being a Swedish room in central Porvoo and an important meeting place for associations, companies and individual actors. Read more about Kulturföreningen Grand here.

THE JURY

The members of the jury are experts in art, handicraft and design. The jury is anonymous and does not comment on their decision.

Evaluation report 2022  [PDF]
The Konstrundan strategy 2019-2024 (in Swedish) [PDF]