Valve’s art galleries will be Oulu2026 Galleries next year – applications are open

Valve’s art galleries, including the Valve Gallery, Paljetti Restaurant, and the Oskari Jauhiainen Gallery in Kiiminki, will become part of the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme next year. Free exhibition periods are now open for applications through the We are the Culture open call until August 31, with rental fees of €22.40 per day for the Valve Gallery and free use for the other two venues. Funding of €500–€2,000 is available based on criteria such as novelty, participation, and European perspective.