Ceramic Artist Anna-Kaisa Haanaho
(b. 1979)
ART & DESIGN STUDIES
Designer (BA) 2016, Glass and Ceramics Design, Wetterhoff / Häme University of Applied Sciences, Hämeenlinna, Finland
OTHER STUDIES
Basics of Education Science 2020, University of Tampere, Finland
Art Coordinator training 2019, Taide käyttöön – ESR project by Haaga-Helia UAS & Ornamo, Helsinki, Finland
Basics of Service Design 2017-2018, University of Lapland & Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland
BBA 2003, International Business and Marketing Logistics, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Rauma, Finland
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020 Gingko, Iwami Ginzan Unesco World Heritage Site, Iwami Walking Museum, Omori, Shimane, Japan
2019 Bobleplast, Gallery Paperihuone, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2019 Plasticity, Gallery Kohina, Joensuu, Finland
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 Nordic Nature, Galateea Contemporary Art Gallery, Bucharest, Romania, together with Merja Castrén
2021 Ornamo Art Sales, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland
2020 Ornamo X Muji, Muji Flagship store, Kamppi Center, Helsinki, Finland. Curated by Muji store.
2020 Ornamo Art Sales, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland
2019 3:40 Gallery Ronga, Tampere, Finland
2019 3:40 Gallery Myymälä2, Helsinki, Finland
2019 Ornamo Art Sales, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland
2019 Project Network Exhibition, Apple House Gallery, Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center, Skælskør, Denmark
2018 Viiva, Hämeenlinna Regional Art Museum, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Curated by Art Historian Kati Kivinen.
2017 Näkymä Environmental Art Exhibition, Akaa, Finland.
2017 Kesätreffit, Summer Date – Ceramics, Art, Glass and Design, GalleriAri, Mikkeli, Finland
2017 Intervention, Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimäki, Finland
2016 Värähdys – Experimental Glass Art with Merja Castrén and Laura Havanto, Visamäki, Hämeenlinna & Sello library, Espoo & Window Gallery Hytti, Helsinki, Finland
2016 Fauna in Sauna Pop Up Art Exhibition, The Night of the Arts, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2015 Wetterhoff 130 years, HAMK, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2015 Wetterhoff since 1885, Finnish Craft Fair 2015, Tampere, Finland
2015 Hidden World Gateway, Tallinn International Flower Festival, Tower Square Park Tallinn, Estonia
2014 Transparent Kiln, Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center, Skælskør, Denmark
PUBLIC WORKS
The Big Bang Sculpture Gate 2016. Environmental Art hotel Urkin Piilopirtti, Pinsiö, Finland.
WORKS IN COLLECTIONS
The Finnish State Art Collection
Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center
Brita Maria Renlund Memorial Trust Foundation Collection
Private Collections in Finland and abroad
MEMBERSHIPS
Ornamo Art & Design Finland
Artists O (member of the board 2020- )
Hämeenlinna Artist’s Association (member of the board 2018)
RESIDENCIES
2019 HÏSOM residency by Finnish Institute in Japan, Hiso village, Oda City, Shimane, Japan
2019 Project Network recidency, Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center, Skælskør, Denmark
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROJECTS & CONFERENCES
2015 Tallinn International Flower Festival Project, Estonia. Together with Häme University of Applied Sciences and Estonian Academy of Arts.
2014 2nd International Wood-Firing Conference, International Ceramic Research Center, Skælskør, Denmark. Conference participations and firing a wood fired kiln together with Finnish, Estonian, Danish and Latvian team.
2013-2014 Ecoceramics, ESR project together with Häme University of Applied Sciences, Estonian Academy of Arts and Latvian Academy of Arts. Sustainable ceramics, waste material in ceramics, gas and wood firings. Finland and Latvia.
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2021 Finnish Cultural Foundation Häme Regional fund
2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2020 Frame Contemporary Art Finland
2019 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2018 Finnish Cultural Foundation Häme Regional fund
2016 Fredrika Wetterhoff Foundation
2016 Häme Foundation for Professional Higher Education and Research
2015 Häme Foundation for Professional Higher Education and Research
2015 Alli Paasikivi Foundation
2014 Häme Foundation for Professional Higher Education and Research
PUBLICATIONS
Homo Faber Guide (2020), Michelangelo Foundation
Project Network Catalogue (2019), Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center
Suomi Finland 100 years book (2018), page 415
Viiva Catalogue (2018), Hämeenlinna Artist’s Association
TEACHING
2021 Art Educator, City of Hämeenlinna, Early Childhood Education, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2020 Art Instructor, City of Hämeenlinna, Youth Services / Ohjaamo Stage, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2019- Ceramics Teacher, Vanajaveden Opisto Community College, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2018-2019 Art Teacher, Vanajaveden Opisto Community College, Hämeenlinna, Finland
2017-2018 Artist & Art Instructor, City of Hämeenlinna, ARX Art Center, Hämeenlinna, Finland
CURATING
2018 Toinen Viiva Environmental Art Exhibition in Hämeenlinna together with Piia Lieste.