Art hobbies

Äänekoski organizes versatile art hobby activities for children, young people and adults as well. These are offered by Koskela Settlement and Ala-Keitele music school. Recreational activities open to young people are also organized by the city's youth services.

Koskela Settlement

Koskela Settlement maintains a civic college and organizes, for example, dance teaching, art school and other activities for young people and children. Basic art education is goal-oriented education in different art fields that progresses from one level to another, which is organized primarily for children and young people.

The curricula implement the criteria presented by the Board of Education. In Äänekoski, basic arts education is given in music at Ala-Keitele's music college. To implement the basic teaching of dance Koskela's danceand basic art education Koskela School of Visual Arts.

Koskela's testamentti.fi

Ala-Keitele music school

Ala-Keitele's music school (AKMO) is an art school that provides music and playing lessons that take into account the individual characteristics of the student, both for amateurs and those who intend to become music professionals. The aim of the studies is to learn the basics of playing, to further develop them and to create a lifelong positive relationship with music. The city of Äänekoski acts as the administrator.

Ala-Keitele music school

Theater and other art activities

Äänekoski theater offers an opportunity for a theater hobby. Youth also works under it Shadow children - theater group. There are also many other associations that organize art activities in the city. Read more cultural organizations.

Authorized graffiti and street art painting locations

Äänekoski currently has one licensed place designated for making street art and it is located in the light traffic underpass tunnel near Äänekoski Areena Pankkari (from Pankkari's beach facing the light traffic lane towards Vaasankatu). The place in question is freely available to street artists. In addition, the city of Äänekoski has a graffiti container to move. In accordance with graffiti culture, it is permissible to paint one's own works on top of other people's works. More on youth pages!

Hobby grant

The hobby grant is intended primarily for families where it is difficult for children to participate in hobby activities due to the family's financial situation. The granting of a hobby grant to families with children from Tunakoske has been made possible thanks to donations from various operators. Read more Äänekoski's hobby grant here.

For more information:

Vs. culture and sports director
Jukka-Pekka Pohjolainen
0400 189 263
jupe.pohjolainen@aanekoski.fi

Culture

Äänekoski Young Culture 2025

The best youth event of the year is made of music, theater and dance. Also about street art, workshops, good atmosphere and community spirit. This event is done together, come along!

Cultural activity events

Cultural activity is responsible for the official celebrations of the city of Äänekoski and organizes versatile event activities throughout the year.

Cultural action

The task of the cultural department is to produce versatile and accessible cultural services in Äänekoski and to support the cultural activities of local associations, individuals and other communities through grants.

Cultural education plan

Cultural education plan Kulttuurikoski guarantees all Äänekoski children the same opportunities to participate in cultural activities. Kulttuurikoski is an entity that starts in kindergarten and progresses step by step in elementary school in a goal-oriented way.

Cultural welfare work in Äänekoski

Along with exercise and healthy lifestyles, culture is an important factor for mental and physical health. According to research, the use of cultural services promotes physical and psychological health and social inclusion.

Children's and young people's cultural message

The city of Äänekoski has a children's and young people's cultural referral. It is aimed at 0-15 year olds and their families. The referral can be granted by social and health professionals.

libraries

Äänekoski libraries are part of the Keski Libraries. You can renew loans, make reservations and search for material in the joint online library of the Keski libraries in Keski-Finna. You can find the exceptional timetables of Äänekoski libraries here!

Museums

Äänekoski has a diverse range of museums. The city of Äänekoski has its own art museum and a city museum that will open later. The city of Äänekoski is also involved in e.g. Keitele Museum in action.

Cultural center Painotalo

Located in the center of Äänekoski, the Cultural Center Painotalo serves a wide range of needs for event organizers. The halls of the Painotalo are suitable for theater, concerts, dance performances, and fairs, among other things.

Slim hall

Hoikkassali is an exhibition space connected to the Äänekoski main library, whose operation is in charge of the city's cultural department. The space is suitable. for fine art, photography and textile art exhibitions. No rent is charged for the space.

Lasso

Suopunki is a club and activity space in the center of Suolahti intended for associations and other operators. In Suopung, you can organize meetings and small-scale celebrations of organizations. There are about 50 seats.

Art hobbies

Äänekoski organizes versatile art hobby activities for children, young people and adults as well. These are offered by the Ala-Keitele music school of Koskela's settlement. Recreational activities open to young people are also organized by the city's youth services.

Contact us

Here you can find contact information for the cultural activity.