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HELSINKI COMICS CENTER

Sarjakuvakeskus (for Comics Center in Finnish) was founded in May 2008 to be an open cultural centre for comics and related art. We are now situated in the district of Arabianranta.

The centre now houses the Finnish Comics Society and 100 years of Finnish Comics project. We’re open for public with a shop for comicbooks, T-shirts, posters and more. Our cafe serves fair trade coffee and snacks. Art exhibitions are held at Galleria Sarjakuvakeskus. Several other organisations are also associated in the activities, among them the NGO World Comics Finland and Huuda Huuda publishing house. We are always open for ideas for events, course etc. and welcomce feedback on the centre.

Education

We organise comics education at courses and workshops from kids to professionals. The courses are longer, with fees, and workshops are generally free to enter. International artists often visit to arrange exhibitions and English language workshops. We have a good network of Finnish comics teachers and also organise courses elsewhere.

Galleria Sarjakuvakeskus & space

Our gallery houses exhibitions on comics, illustration and related art. We produce art shows and also rent the space for artists. The gallery space is flexible, with removable walls. Our educational space and meeting room are also available for rent for organisations and private events.

  • Gallery 500€ / 3 weeks
  • Meeting room 100€ / day or 20€ / hour
  • Class room 150€ / day.

How to get there

Sarjakuvakeskus is situated in Arabianranta, across the road from Aalto University School of Art and Design.

Hämeentie 150
00560 Helsinki

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Open Mon-Fri 10-18, every last Friday of the month 12-16 for Comics Saturday event.

From the centre of Helsinki, take bus 68, 71 or 74 or tram 6 or 8. Several other buses stop nearby, see Journey Planner.

Follow our Twitter in English: http://twitter.com/comicscenter

Our logo competition winner is Kari Markkanen. Congratulations. Illustration by Tuomas Tiainen.