Preparing for a residency often means thinking ahead about materials. While Finland may feel remote compared to larger art hubs, artists will find a range of well-stocked art supply stores in Helsinki or online.
Below you’ll find a list of trusted Finnish suppliers offering materials for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Many also provide reliable shipping, sometimes arriving within a day, making it easy to order what you need directly to Hub Feenix before or during your stay.
These well-known Finnish art retailers serve artists across the country and carry a broad selection of materials for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. These each have a location in Helsinki, and some have the option of ordering online.
One of Finland’s most respected professional art supply stores, Tempera offers an extensive selection of materials for painting, drawing, and studio practice. Located in Helsinki (Uudenmaankatu 16), it is known for carrying both international brands and specialized artist materials.
https://www.tempera.fi/
Located just across the street from Tempera in Helsinki (Uudenmaankatu 11), Diverse is a smaller but highly curated shop known for its unique selection of artist pigments, papers, and specialty materials. It’s also known for its enthusiastic and friendly owner, who is always happy to help artists find exactly what they need.
Professional painters can purchase materials directly through the Finnish Painters Union’s shop in Helsinki (Erottajankatu 9 B). The store focuses on high-quality materials specifically selected for professional studio practice.
https://www.painters.fi/en/art-materials-supplies/
Many artists choose to order materials online during their residency. The following stores ship throughout Finland and can deliver directly to Hub Feenix.
A well-regarded online store offering a wide selection of high-quality art and craft materials. Konsta Shop is especially valued by printmakers for its range of specialized tools and supplies, and it ships quickly across Finland.
https://konstashop.fi/
A trusted art supply retailer with physical shops in Helsinki (Lönnrotinkatu 23) and Tampere (Hallituskatu 11), as well as a comprehensive online store. Arteljee carries a wide range of materials for painting, drawing, and mixed media.
https://arteljee.fi/
A well-stocked online art supply store offering a wide selection of professional materials for painting, drawing, and mixed media. Art Shop is known for its fast delivery across Finland. https://www.artshop.fi/
