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- Autumn Salon at tm\u2022gallery: October 2\u201322, 2026<\/li>\n
- Online gallery: October 2 \u2013 November 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Autumn Salon, now organized for the third time, will be presented at tm\u2022gallery and simultaneously in the Autumn Salon online gallery. All members of the Finnish Painters\u2019 Union can submit their works to the online gallery using the web form open from August 24 to September 7.<\/p>\n
The exhibition committee will curate a selection for the tm\u2022gallery exhibition from the works submitted to the online gallery. Approximately 20 additional works will also be selected to replace works sold in the gallery. This means that buyers may take purchased works with them immediately from the exhibition if they wish.<\/p>\n
\nParticipation guidelines \/ Exhibition and online gallery<\/h2>\n
All full and candidate members of the Finnish Painters\u2019 Union may submit 1\u20135 works to the online gallery. The longest side of a submitted work may be no more than 100 cm.<\/p>\n
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Autumn Salon in tm\u2022gallery 2024.<\/p><\/div>\n
The Autumn Salon jury of the exhibition committee will select approximately 200 works for the tm\u2022gallery exhibition from the submissions. All works selected for the exhibition will also be for sale in the online gallery throughout the exhibition and during the after-sales period until November 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
There is no participation or jury fee. Artists are responsible for transportation costs to tm\u2022gallery and for any return shipping.<\/p>\n
The sales commission is 31.375 % of the net sales price. This includes 25.5 % VAT.<\/p>\n
Applications are submitted via an online form<\/strong> (open August 24 \u2013 September 7, 2026): https:\/\/teosvalitys.painters.fi\/ilmoittautuminen<\/a><\/p>\n
Required application information:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Artist\u2019s name and contact details<\/li>\n
- Email address<\/li>\n
- Bank account number (IBAN) and account holder name<\/li>\n
- Business ID for VAT-liable artists<\/li>\n
- Artwork details: title, year, technique<\/li>\n
- Dimensions (with and without frame), weight<\/li>\n
- Sales price (including VAT and frame if applicable)<\/li>\n
- High-quality images and photographer credit<\/li>\n
- Optional additional image (looser crop)<\/li>\n
- Short artist statement (max. 670 characters)<\/li>\n
- CV (pdf)<\/li>\n
- Link to website or Instagram (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nKey dates<\/h2>\n
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- By September 22, 2026: notification of selected artists<\/li>\n
- Sept 25\u201327: delivery of selected works to tm\u2022gallery<\/li>\n
- Sept 28\u201330: installation<\/li>\n
- October 1 (5\u20137 PM): opening<\/li>\n
- Oct 2\u201322: exhibition open<\/li>\n
- October 23: pickup of unsold works
\n(For artists outside the Helsinki region, returns after November 1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nArt works<\/h2>\n
The Finnish Painters\u2019 Union has exclusive sales rights to submitted works from September 7 to November 6, 2026. Works may not be for sale elsewhere during this period.<\/p>\n
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- Max. 5 works per artist; no changes after deadline<\/li>\n
- Max. dimension: 100 cm (longest side, including frame)<\/li>\n
- Only original works accepted (no prints or reproductions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Secure hanging system (wire or equivalent)<\/li>\n
- Fully dry surface<\/li>\n
- Good condition and quality materials<\/li>\n
- Signed by artist (front or back)<\/li>\n
- Accurate dimensions<\/li>\n
- Frames must be acid-free (professional framing recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Unsuitable works (wet, damaged, incorrect size) may lead to cancellation of sale. Online purchases include a 14-day return policy; if a return is due to the above issues, the artist bears return costs.<\/p>\n
\nOnline gallery participation conditions<\/h2>\n
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- Artist must be able to pack and ship sold works<\/li>\n
- 14-day return policy required (per Finnish consumer law)<\/li>\n
- Valid email and printer access required<\/li>\n
- Works must be shipped within 5 business days of sale<\/li>\n
- Shipping label provided; artist pays only packing and drop-off costs<\/li>\n
- Delivery within Finland only<\/li>\n
- Works must be dispatched from Finland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nPacking instructions<\/h2>\n
The artist is responsible for proper packaging. Damage caused by inadequate packaging is not covered by insurance.<\/p>\n
Key guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Soft protective layer (bubble wrap, foam) + tissue paper on surface<\/li>\n
- Corner protection<\/li>\n
- Rigid cardboard on both sides<\/li>\n
- Secure sealing with packing tape<\/li>\n
- Clearly marked opening and front side<\/li>\n
- Pack tightly to prevent movement<\/li>\n
- For glass: use strong outer packaging (not just cardboard), 5 cm padding minimum<\/li>\n
- Include labels, documents, and \u201cfragile\u201d marking<\/li>\n
- Use new, undamaged packing materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nShipping insurance<\/h2>\n
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- The union insures shipments from drop-off point to customer<\/li>\n
- Customer pays return shipping<\/li>\n
- Returns must be undamaged and unused<\/li>\n
- If an item is damaged in transit, the union covers return shipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMore information:<\/strong>
\nExhibition Coordinator
\nInna Schwanck
\ninna.schwanck@painters.fi
\ntel. 044 722 0735<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.painters.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/syyssalonki_2024_yleiskuva-1024x632.jpg\")
Autumn Salon in tm\u2022gallery 2024.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Finnish Painters\u2019 Union \u2013 Autumn Salon 2026 (Syyssalonki) Application period: August 24 \u2013 September 7, 2026 (11:59 PM) Autumn Salon at tm\u2022gallery: October 2\u201322, 2026 Online gallery: October 2 \u2013 November 1, 2026 The Autumn Salon, now organized for the third time, will be presented at tm\u2022gallery and simultaneously in the Autumn Salon online gallery. … Continue reading Autumn Salon 2026<\/span>