Professional artists of various kinds have used the three-storey main building on Harakka island since 1989. Now commonly known as the Artists’ house, the building has a total of 30 studios that only seldom become available for rent. Painters and artisans who live in Helsinki have priority in applications. The studios and furnishings are rented out on five-year contracts. Tenants may not spend the night on the premises.
Studios that become available are advertised on our website and on the website news feeds of the Cultural Office. Applications are accepted only when the availability of a studio has been advertised. It is not possible to wait for studios to become available.
Decisions regarding the rental of artist studios at Harakka Island are prepared at the Unit of Partnerships, Grants and Projects that is a part of Cultural Services and Support. The decisions are made by the Head of Unit(Link leads to external service) (in Finnish).
Rental situation of studios on Harakka
Studio spaces will become available for rent at the Harakka Artists’ House. The studios are primarily rented to Helsinki‑based visual artists and craftspeople. Lease agreements are concluded for a fixed term of five years, starting from August 2026, or as otherwise agreed.
Studios 104 and 105 (let jointly)
The total floor area is 39.5 m² (14.5 m² + 25 m²), and the rent is €286.00 per month (€7.25/m²). The studios are located in the basement of the building.
Studios 327 and 328 (let jointly)
The total floor area is 38 m² (24.5 m² + 13.5 m²), and the rent is €275.50 per month (€7.25/m²). The studios are located on the second floor of the building.
Studio 302
The floor area is 38 m², and the rent is €275.50 per month (€7.25/m²). The studio is located on the second floor of the building.
Room 211
The studio has an area of 38.5 m², and the rent is €279.00/month (€7.25/m²). The studio is located on the ground floor of the building.
Further information about the premises and access is available on the City’s website.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the studio for which they are applying, as well as with the island, prior to submitting their application. It is possible to view the studios on Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 10:00 onwards. Please note that access to the island is by a ferry service, and the journey is subject to a fee. Registration for the viewing visit: www.saarivahtimestari.fi(Link leads to external service)
If you are interested, please send an application(Link leads to external service) by Monday, the 15th of June, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
