ainonia

Aino Eeronheimo

EDUCATION

2018–2019 Vocational Qualification for Entrepreneurs, Careeria, Vantaa
2015–2017 Vocational Qualification for Ceramic Artisan, Axxell Överby, Espoo
1992–1997 The Degree Programme in Art Education, Visual Art Teacher MA, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi
1986–1989 Art School of Lapland, Peräpohjola Vocational College, Tornio

GRANTS

2022 Arts Promotion Center Taike’s COVID-19 grant for sole proprietors in the art, culture and creative sectors
2021 Arts Promotion Center Taike’s COVID-19 grant for artists
2020 Arts Promotion Center Taike’s COVID-19 grant for sole proprietors in the art, culture and creative sectors
1991 Finnish Cultural Foundation grant, Council of Lapland
1989 The Aine Art Museum (Tornio) grant

ART COLLECTIONS

KWUM, Karin Widnäs Museum, Fiskars, Finland
The Aine Art Museum, Tornio, Finland
Pohjolan Sanomat Oy Art Collection, Kemi, Finland

NOW

“Roihua ruukissa” (Fire in the Ironworks) Taidekortteli association joint exhibition, Pato Gallery, Kuusankoski Art Ironworks, Kyminväylä 2, Kouvola

BECOMING EXHIBITIONS

4.7.–4.8.2023, Solo exhibition with Jakke Haapanen, Keskus Galleria, Tampere
2.–3.9. KonstrundanOpen Studios, Studio Savea, Laippatie 21, Helsinki

 SOLO EXHIBITIONS

8/2022 “Unta vai totta” (Dream or Reality) Solo exhibition with Maria Mughal, Galleria Pato, Kuusankosken Taideruukki, (Kuusankoski Art Ironworks), Kouvola
7–8/2022 “Valoa Siimeksessä” (Light in Shadows) Solo exhibition with Anne Leppänen, Walleniuksen Wapriikki (The Factory of Wallenius), Juupajoki
6–7/2022 “Unta vai totta” (Dream or Reality) Solo exhibition with Maria Mughal, Strömfors Ironworks, Ruotsinpyhtää

12/2021 “Pilkahdus”, (Glimmer) solo exhibition in G12 Galleria, Helsinki (wood and ceramic sculptures)
1/2021 Solo exhibition with Seppo Piirainen, Galleri Emilie, Loviisa (invited) 12/2021 

1991 Munkinseudun Galleria, Helsinki (metal graphics)
1988 Alariesto Gallery, Sodankylä (metal graphics)

JOINT EXHIBITIONS

2023 “Maasta käsin” (From the Earth), Studio Savea’s joint exhibition, Cultural Center Stoa, Helsinki
2019–2023 Ornamon Teosmyynti, Gallery Maamusta and Cable Factory, Helsinki
2023 “Toivo” (Hope) charity exhibition , Gallery Ville, Nurmijärvi
2023 “Tanssii Taivaan tulien kanssa” (Dancing with the fires in the sky)-exhibition , Gallery Fogga, Helsinki
2022 Ornamo Design Christmas, Art Factory, Porvoo
10.3–9.4.2023 
2019–2022 Konstrundan Open Studios, annual national event
2022 ” Kaksi vuotta” (Two Years) Roihupelto Art Guarters joint exhibition, The Old Brick Factory, Jokela
2022 “Hevospeliä” (Horse Play) Gallery Art Frida, Helsinki
2019–2022 Haaga Art Association annual exhibitions, Cabel Factory and Albert IX (2021), Helsinki
9/2021 ”Distinctive Paths, Shared Spaces”, Studio Savea exhibition, Laterna Magica, Helsinki
9/2021 ”Wood and Raku”, wood and ceramic sculptures, Galleria Alli, Kerava
8/2021 ”Back to Nature”, Galleria Kookos, Helsinki (invited)
10/2020 ”The Symbolism of Water” Galleria Fogga, Helsinki (invited)
2018 ”I’m Breathing the Primordial Force” Eeronheimo, Laurila, Pummila, Galleria Kajaste, Helsinki
2017 ”A Toast for the spring!” Axxell Espoo, Exhibition of the final assignments of ceramic artisans
2013 “MY OWN” Lapland’s Visual Art Teachers Association Exhibition, Kemijärvi Cultural Cente
2009 Lapland’s Visual Art Teachers Association10-year Anniversary Exhibition Rovaniemi and Haparanda, Sweden 
1997 Exhibition of Monument Ceramics, Rovaniemi
1996 ”Reflections on the Wall Constantinople”. Oulu, Helsinki and Rovaniemi
1995 Art Student Association Taika 5-year Anniversary Exhibition, Rovaniemi
1991 Art Lapland, Kemijärvi Cultural Center (juried)
1990 Inari’s Art Association Kiisa Exhibition, Inari
1989 Lapland Province Exhibition, Rovaniemi Art Museum (juried)
1989 The Art School of Lapland, final assignment exhibitions, Pohjolan Sanomat building, Kemi and City Hall, Tornio 
1988 Ars Arctica, Rovaniemi (juried)

 WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF VISUAL ARTS 

2019- Full-time ceramic artist as a sole trader (Ainonia)
2019- Part-time teacher of ceramics, Tuusula Community College 
2019- Part-time teacher of ceramics, Nurmijärvi Community College 
1998-2016 Visual art teacher, Muurola Comprehensive School and Gymnasium, Rovaniemi 
2006-2014 Supervisory trainer for visual art teacher students of University of Lapland, Rovaniemi 
1997-1998 Part-time teacher of ceramics, Rovaniemi Community College

ASSOCIATIONS

Current memberships: Lapland Artists´Association, Artists O, Ornamo, Art Association Savea, Taidekortteli (Roihupelto Art Quarters), Haaga Art Association

2021 Chairman of the Savea Art Association 
2019-2021 Vice Chairman of the Haaga Art Association 
2018-2019 Chairman of the Ilon Kera Art Association
2016-2017 The second vice chairman of the Visual Art Teacher Association of Finland
2015-2017 Member of the Board of Directors at Visual Art Teacher Association of Finland 
2010-2014 Secretary of Visual Art Teacher Association of Lapland