Artists based in Åland or elsewhere in the Nordic region can apply to exhibit their work at Galleri NORDEN, located at the Nordic Institute in Åland at Storagatan 9 in Mariehamn. Exhibitors are selected annually, and each exhibition period lasts approximately five weeks.
There is no fee to apply or exhibit at the gallery. Artists based outside Åland may be eligible for reimbursement of travel, shipping and accommodation costs incurred in connection with the exhibition.
Selected artists are given access to the exhibition space and may host guided tours and present themselves and their artistic practice through lists of works, information sheets and similar materials. Artists are responsible for handling any sales directly with interested buyers.
The Nordic Institute in Åland promotes the exhibition through its digital channels and press releases and organises an opening reception. Before the exhibition opens, the artist provides promotional material in the form of images and a presentation text.
The application period for exhibitions in 2027 is now open. The open call closes on 31 October 2026.
The image shows a schematic floor plan of the gallery, with the exhibition areas highlighted in yellow. Galleri NORDEN covers just under 90 m². The space includes a meeting table, side tables and a selection of large and small plants.
The gallery walls are made of light grey concrete. Four movable wooden exhibition walls, painted in the same light grey colour, are also available. One of the movable walls has a dark grey side. Works are primarily hung from wires on the movable walls, although nails may also be used.
Gallery rails with hanging wires are installed along most of the permanent walls. The gallery also has two pillars with a hanging wire suspended between them.
Dimensions of the movable exhibition walls
The Nordic Institute has three display windows facing Storagatan in Mariehamn. Together, they form a window area approximately 850 cm wide and 200 cm high. A gallery rail is installed above the windows.
The windows have sturdy built-in ledges with light grey marble surfaces.
Window ledge dimensions
The gallery has six wooden plinths painted in the same grey shade as the walls. Smaller brass plinths are also available.
Plinth dimensions