Anna-Kaisa Haanaho is an internationally oriented Finnish artist. She works in both artist residencies abroad as well as in her studio in Hämeenlinna Finland. Her working style is intuitive and experimental — she is intrigued in exploring the vast possibilities of clay by using both traditional and experimental working methods. Her greatest inspiration is often material based experimentation. Her works make visible different marks, mark making ways as well as processes of change.

Haanaho has participated in several exhibitions in Finland and abroad since 2014. Her sculptures have been exhibited among other places in Tokitsukaze Gallery in Yunotsu in Shimanen Japan (2024), Celle Castle in Germany (2022), Galateea Contemporary Art Gallery in Bucharest Romania (2021) and in Iwami Ginzan in Shimane Japan (2020). Her sculptures are part of the Finnish State Art Deposit Collection, Guldagergaard International Research Centers’ Ceramic Art Collection, Brita Maria Renlund memorial foundation collection, Finnish Art Society’s collection as well as private collections both in Finland and abroad. She is an invited Artist in Homo Faber Guide by Michelangelo Foundation showcasing the European Design and Crafts talents.

Anna-Kaisa Haanaho on kansainvälisesti suuntautunut keramiikkataiteilija, joka työskentelee sekä perinteisin että kokeellisin tekniikoin studiollaan Hämeenlinnassa sekä taiteilijaresidensseissä ulkomailla. Haanaho työskentelee intuitiivisesti ja kokeilevasti leikkien saven mahdollisuuksilla, ja hänen suuri inspiraationsa lähde usein onkin materiaalipohjainen kokeilu. Teoksissaan hän kuvaa usein erilaisia jälkiä, jäljen jättämisen tapoja ja muutosprosesseja.

Haanaho on osallistunut useisiin näyttelyihin kotimaassa ja ulkomailla vuodesta 2014 lähtien. Hänen teoksiaan on ollut esillä mm. Cellen linnassa Saksassa vuonna 2022, Galateea Contemporary Art -galleriassa Bukarestissa 2021 ja Japanissa Iwami Ginzanin Unescon maailmanperintökohteessa 2020.

Haanahon teoksia löytyy sekä Suomen Valtion taidekokoelmasta, Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Centerin kokoelmasta, Brita Maria Renlundin muistorahaston kokoelmasta, Suomen Taideyhdistyksen kokoelmassa sekä yksityiskokoelmista Suomessa ja ulkomailla. Haanaho on mukana kutsuttuna taiteilijana vuonna 2020 julkaistussa Michelangelo Foundationin Homo Faber -verkkogalleriassa, jossa esitellään muotoilun ja taidekäsityön huippunimiä ympäri Eurooppaa.

CV Anna-Kaisa Haanaho

ART & DESIGN STUDIES

Master’s Degree in Culture & Arts 2021, Promoting Wellbeing through Culture and Arts, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Hämeenlinna, Finland

Bachelors Degree in Culture & Arts, Designer (BA) 2016, Glass and Ceramics, Wetterhoff / Häme University of Applied Sciences, Hämeenlinna, Finland

OTHER STUDIES

Professional Teacher Education 2022, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Hämeenlinna, Finland

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 & Master’s Degree studies in Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland

BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration 2003, International Business and Marketing Logistics, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Rauma, Finland

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2024 Moments in Clay, Tokitsukaze Gallery, Yunotsu, Shimane, Japan

2024 Siccitas, Hämeenlinna Artotheque window exhibition, Taidehalli Häme, Hämeenlinna, Finland

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

2 or 3 PERSON EXHIBITIONS

2023 Diversa Natura, Gallery Napa, Rovaniemi, Finland (Haanaho-Castrén)

2023 Dikotomia/Dichotomy, G12 Gallery, Helsinki, Finland (Haanaho-Hyttinen)

2022 Dikotomia/Dichotomy, Höyry Gallery, Korpilahti, Finland (Haanaho-Hyttinen)

2021 Nordic Nature, Galateea Contemporary Art Gallery, Bucharest, Romania (Haanaho-Castrén), Curator Anca Vintila Dragu

2019 3:40 Gallery Ronga, Tampere, Finland (Haanaho-Honkajuuri-Lieste)

2019 3:40 Gallery Myymälä2, Helsinki, Finland (Haanaho-Honkajuuri-Lieste)

2016 Värähdys – Experimental Glass Art with Merja Castrén and Laura Havanto, Visamäki, Hämeenlinna & Sello library, Espoo & Window Gallery Hytti, Helsinki, Finland (Haanaho-Castrén-Havanto)

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2026 Villi Taide II/Wild Art II, Kaolin of Kainuu Group Exhibition, Galleria Mineraali, Puolanka, Finland

2026 Ars Häme Arthoteque in Parolan Rottinki Summer House, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2026 Poltettu Kuussa/Fired at Kuu, Orimattila Art Museum, Orimattila, Finland

2025 Time and Beauty, Paimion Parantola/Paimio Sanatorium, Paimio, Finland

2025 Guardians of the Secret, Voipaalan Taidekeskus, Valkeakoski, Finland

2025 Saven kieli/Language of Clay, Ceramic festival, Peurunka, Laukaa, Finland

2025 Ornamo Art Sales, Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland

2024 Kaolin of Kainuu Group Exhibition & Domestic Clay group exhibition in KWUM Ceramics Museum, Fiskars, Finland

2024 European Ceramic Contex, Bornholm, Denmark

2024 MuutosArt × Ars Häme, MuutosArt-taidetalo, Tampere, Finland

2024 Villi Taide/Wild Art, Kaolin of Kainuu Group Exhibition, Galleria Mineraali, Puolanka, Finland

2024 Nostoja, Hämeenlinna Bus Station Cultural Space, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2024 Ornamo Art Sales, Design Lab Gallery, Iittala & Arabia Design Center, Helsinki, Finland

2024 Connections, Finnish Spirit Space, Helsinki, Finland

2023 No Past – Funny Future, Hämeenlinna Bus Station Cultural Space, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2023 Master’s of Ceramics, Studio Gallery Jenni Linnove, Pöljä, Finland

2023 Ornamo Art Sales, Gallery Maamusta, Helsinki, Finland

2022 Sadonkorjuu, Ars Häme Art Sales, Taidehalli Häme, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2022 Puuta ja muuta, Galleria Alli, Kerava, Finland

2022 Uusi Aika / Neues Leben, Celle Castle, Celle, Germany

2022 What a Wonderfull June, Gallery Fogga, Helsinki, Finland

2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 Ornamo Art Sales, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland

2021 Asteita/Degrees, Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimäki, Finland

2021 First International Festival of Manuports, Kohta Taidehalli, Helsinki, Finland

2020 Ornamo X Muji, Muji Flagship store, Kamppi Center, Helsinki, Finland. Curated by Muji.

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 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

Finnish Art Association

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 2020-2022)

Hämeenlinna Artist’s Association (member of the board 2018)

Ars Häme ry

RESIDENCIES

2023 Studio Residency, International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemét, Hungary

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

2026 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (mobility grant)

2024 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (mobility grant)

2023 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (project grant for 2 persons)

2022 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (project grant for 2 persons)

2022 Finnish Cultural Foundation Häme Regional fund (project grant for 2 persons)

2022 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (covid working grant)

2021 Finnish Cultural Foundation Häme Regional fund (1 year working grant)

2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (covid working grant)

2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (covid working grant)

2020 Frame Contemporary Art Finland (mobility grant)

2019 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (mobility grant)

2018 Finnish Cultural Foundation Häme Regional fund (1/2 year working grant)

2016 Fredrika Wetterhoff Foundation (scholarship for Thesis)

2016 Häme Foundation for Professional Higher Education and Research (project grant for a team)

2015 Häme Foundation for Professional Higher Education and Research (project grant for a team)

2015 Alli Paasikivi Foundation (project grant for a team)

2014 Häme Foundation for Professional Higher Education and Research (project grant for a team)

PUBLICATIONS

Dikotomia Catalogue (2023), Leena Hyttinen & Anna-Kaisa Haanaho

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

2024- Lecturer in Design, Glass & Ceramics, HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2019- Ceramics Teacher, Vanajaveden Opisto Community College, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2023 Taidekummi, Artists O, Helsinki/Hämeenlinna

2021 Art Educator, City of Hämeenlinna, Early Childhood Education, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2020 Art Instructor, City of Hämeenlinna, Youth Services / Ohjaamo Stage, 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 & COORDINATING

2026 Luonto vastaa / Nature’s response, HTS Noste galleria, Hämeenlinna, Finland

2025 Saven kieli / Language of Clay, Ceramic festival, Peurunka, Laukaa

2022 Paljain Silmin / With the Naked Eye (Artists O & Texo), Voipaalan Taidekeskus, Valkeakoski, Finland together with Jaana Woll

2018 Toinen Viiva Environmental Art Exhibition in Hämeenlinna, Finland together with Piia Lieste