Developing a model for cultural work in residential areas
We are collecting ideas and wishes from Tampere residents at the Residents' Evenings and through enquiries. This will ensure that the new model meets the needs of the citizens and reinforces the distinctiveness of the neighbourhoods.
Hervanta Summer Day
Come and spend a fun day full of activities at the park area of Ahvenispuisto and Hervanta Leisure Centre!
The event, held during Manse Pride Week, is organised by Tampere Public Cultural Services together with associations and local actors from Hervanta, and the community artist collective TIcAS.
PLEASE NOTE! The programme will be updated during May.
Programme:
11–14 Park Meals activities, and at 12 a free meal for under 18-year-olds
14–17 Activities at Ahvenispuisto:
Decoration workshop – create a summer accessory
Pride sign workshop
Opening of the graffiti wall and guided graffiti painting experiments from 14 to 16
Chalk street art
Rainbow-themed book tips
Workshops for making badges, fridge magnets, and customizing clothing
Clown duo Albertiina and Hubert will entertain
The parish coffee cart will be circulating around the area
15–15:45 Vogue dance class, Birgitta Hall, Leisure Centre. More information.
16–16:45 Vogue dance class, Birgitta Hall, Leisure Centre. More information.
From 17:30 onwards the day culminates in a Community Concert on the pier at Lake Ahvenisjärvi.
Art Workshops for All!
23.3. - 1.6.2026
Note! Easter holiday 6.4., no workshop
Mondays 17:00-18:30
Hervanta Leisure Centre
Särkijärvi meeting room, 2nd floor
Free open art workshops every week at the newly renovated Hervanta Leisure Centre starting 23.3.! No prior experience of arts is needed; neither does it hurt. Much collective fun!
The program is hosted by artists of Tampere Intercultural Art (TIcAS).
Visual Arts
23.3. Collage
30.3. Watercolor
13.4. Acrylic
Come try different techniques and make art together!
Creative Writing
20.4. Creative writing
27.4. Creative writing
4.5. Creative writing
These three workshops introduce techniques inspired by newer forms of creative writing. Stories and poems are created in a guided process, awakening each ones own creativity, observing the environment and exploring fascinating everyday life in a conversational atmosphere.
Photography
11.5. Photography
18.5. Photography
25.5. Photography
Guided photography tours around the area, learning about street photography, getting inspired by the complex textures of nature and learning ways to create experimental photography. In case of bad weather, the workshop will be held indoors. Participants can use any type of camera: smartphone, digital camera, film camera or SLR camera.
1.6. Participants choice
For the last workshop of the season, participants get to wish for a subject.
The event follows the principles of a safer space
The workshops are held in accessible facilities – read more about accessibility.
The first episode of a new neighborhood podcast series is now live!
Koti Tampereella – Hervanta podcast gives voice to local entrepreneurs, artists, community organizers, seniors, and even children. This community podcast captures both the spirit of the times and local history, highlighting authentic everyday stories and the diverse identity of the area.
In the first episode, we meet Sujitha Ravi, an Indian-born visual artist and dancer. Sujithas interview is in English.
Podcast commissioned by: City of Tampere, Cultural City Unit
Production: Terhi Loimuneva / Loimu Communicares – “Be the voice you want to hear in the world”
