
Galleria Huuto
Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Galleria Huuto is an artist-run organization in Helsinki, Finland. Huuto has been active since 2002, with more than 140 members. In the spring 2023 Huuto moved to Kalasatama in Helsinki, and now runs four gallery spaces. Huuto functions as a platform for contemporary art exhibitions, collaborations, screenings, and events. Huuto is managed by a board, an executive director and an exhibition coordinator. Selection committee for the upcoming exhibitions is chosen from Huuto member artists and changes every half a year.
Galleria Huuto is located in Helsinki, Finland. Currently it maintains two spaces in the centre of Helsinki: a gallery on Uudenmaankatu and a brand new space located in the J.tk.saari harbour area. In total, this comprises of two galleries, a video booth, project space, artist studios and an open lounge for public and artists alike. However Galleria Huuto is not merely confined to these premises. It can also inhabit other locations in the form of various events, projects and visits. Annually, Huuto organises as many as 35-50 contemporary art exhibitions.
Galleria Huuto is a platform for, and run by, independent artists. The galleries and exhibitions are open for all to apply. Freedom and independence of artistic work are the core values of the group and each exhibiting artist arranges the exhibition according to his / her own concept.