Helsinki International Artists Association biggest event in year 2021.
”HIAA Fest” takes place at the beautiful venue of Villa Bokvillan (Hämeentie 125, Helsinki).
This year has been challenging for all of us, but it also has brought many discoveries for our members. HIAA Fest will reflect on artist’s creativity during the pandemic.
The three-day festival will consist of multiple activities and will invite everyone for a colourful adventure with music, dance, art workshops, craftsmen market and art exhibition!
Ciku Cakes & Kitchen will have some of her amazing creations for the audience to taste at the event.
Artist Cristian Medel will showcase an essay of his Video Art on all days of the Fest.
The HIAA Fest art exhibition is curated by Mark Maher. He has curated more than 100 exhibitions of leading Nordic-based artists over the past 20 years.
’HIAA FEST’ PROGRAM:
10 September : 18.00 – 21.30
Artshow Vernissage : 18.00 – 20.00
Performing art by Maria Prokhorova & Jeve Jeprintsev, Elio Messina & Juho Kastemaa
Register for the vernissage (limited spots)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168623883575
Covid 19 Memorial Concert by Bålder Quartet: 20.00 – 21.30
11 September : 12.00 – 23.00
Interactive Art : 12.00 – 13.00
Tania Crossingham paints personalized names on a bookmark
Timo Ala-Vahala makes quick sketches of guests
Kids dance workshop by Maria Prokhorova : 12.00 – 12.45
Fun and interactive dance activities for kids aged 6 – 8 years old
Register for this event
https://www.eventbrite.fi/…/kids-dance-workshop-part-of…
Live Art by Pantelis Arvanitakis :13.30 – 14.30
The event provides a glimpse into Pantelis’ process and allows for real time interaction with the artist.
Workshop by Tania Crossingham : 13.30 – 14.30
Meditation on Symbols
Register for this event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168395191551
Live Music by Elio Messina & Juho Kastemaa : 15.00 – 15.30
Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance) : 15.30 – 16.00
Fun participatory event for all age groups. Covid friendly dance style.
Workshop by Pantelis Arvantakis : 16.00 – 17.00
Introduction to Abstract Art
Register for this event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168397903663
Tango Concert by Bålder Quartet : 18.00 – 19.30
12 September : 12.00 – 17.00
Dance Croquis : 12.30 – 1.30
Bring your own supplies to draw dancing figures
Choir performance by Naiskuoro Pihlaja: 14.30 – 15.00
Jazz Concert by Bålder Quartet : 15.30 – 17.00
