ARX brings together the people working in the field of children’s culture in Hämeenlinna. We serve high quality art and culture services for children, young people and families. 

ARX – Open Cultural Centre

Open Cultural Centre provides many activities for children and families. All our activities are free of charge. Please contact our staff for further information (Sarina Pulkka, sarina.pulkka@hameenlinna.fi / 040 8696 412). We welcome you to join our activities and events.

• Gallery ARX
• Open family café twice a week
• Family events with changing themes

The Culture Path – Cultural Education Plan

• Works through day care and schools (age between 0-16)
• Music, culture heritage, media education, history, theater and drama, visual arts, environment and nature
• In cooperation with local art and culture professionals and institutions such as artists, museums, libraries and art educators

Hippalot – Arts Festival for Children

• The oldest arts festival for children in Finland (established in 1978)
• Combination of drama, workshops, exhibitions, dance, music, films and circus
• Yearly changing theme which is noticeable in the whole program

Youth culture

• Graffiti workshops, street dance and art, rap sessions in an open studio

Changing projects

Collaboration through networks

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