9TH EUROPEAN QUILT TRIENNALE
From the top of the bed onto the wall
The renowned contemporary textile art triennial 9th EQT arrives in Finland for the first time! Organized by the Max Berk Textile Collection in Heidelberg, the exhibition brings a selection of top-tier European patchwork artworks to the Finlayson area in Tampere. The exhibition is open from January 17th to February 15th, 2026.
45 works from
11 countries
The 9th EQT (9th European Quilt Triennial) consists of high-quality modern textile and quilt artworks created in Europe and selected through a juried competition. The jury chose 45 works for the exhibition that opened in Heidelberg in 2025, including the Finnish artists Marita Lappalainen’s piece ‘A House’ and Leena Illukka’s ‘Touch’. During 2025, the 9th EQT has toured in Germany and Switzerland.
Anne Corbalán : Disunited
Opening Hours
From 17 January to 15 February 2026, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Vooninki venue in the Finlayson area, Väinö Linnan aukio 13. Closed on Mondays. Free entry.
Exhibition Opening
The exhibition opening will be celebrated on Friday 16 January 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Vooninki. Sparkling wine will be served for the first one hundred guests. Welcome!
Gudrun Müller-Mollenhauer : Untitled (Denim)
Symposium
Friday 16 January 2026, 3–5 pm, at the Terde venue in the Finlayson area.
The symposium brings together international experts, artists, and researchers to explore the connections between textiles, craftsmanship, intelligence, and well-being through inspiring presentations. The afternoon offers a concise overview of the latest perspectives in the field and concludes with an in-depth presentation on the new European wave of quilting.Entrance fee: €20, payable in cash upon arrival. Advance registration is required. Please send registrations and any special dietary requests to [email protected]If you wish to stay overnight in the area, a discount code for the Uumen micro hotel is available: double room €50/night.
Timetable
Dr. Kristine Scherer from Heidelberg Museum: Introduction
Nanna Aspholm-Flik, Textile Artist: Textiles connect us all
Minna Hyytiäinen, Executive Director, Taito: Crafts Bring Happiness
Presentation of all project partners
Break 15 min.
Minna Huotilainen, aivotutkija: Ihmisen älykkyys ja hyvinvointi asuvat aivoissa ja käsissä
Tohtori Vuokko Isaksson: Tilkkuilun uusi aalto Euroopassa
9.EQT exhibition catalogues can be purchased at the symposium and exhibition for €20 in cash.NOTE: The Terde venue is divided into two levels. Unfortunately, the spaces are not fully accessible: the lower level of Terde, where the symposium will take place, cannot be accessed by wheelchair or walker. The Finlayson area will begin renovations later in spring 2026, after which access to the lower level of Terde will be made fully accessible.
Open Guided Tours
The guided tours will be led by textile artist and 9.EQT jury member Nanna Aspholm-Flik.Every Wednesday at 2:30 pm in English
Every Friday at 2:30 pm in Finnish
Every Sunday at 2:30 pm in Finnish (and in German if needed)
Christa Ebert : Dementia – Sinking into Oblivion
Events
Students from Sasky’s Ikaalinen College of Crafts and Design will come to the Terde venue to present tufting on 22 and 29 January, from 11 am to 3 pm. Free entry!
Workshops
More information coming soon.
Impulses
Open to all and free of charge, the impulses are short information and presentation sessions at Vooninki.
7 February at 2 pm: Nanna & Shavez, including interactive embroidery
8 February at 11 am: Seriöösi | 11:30 am: Studio Välitila
Jessica Tonkivá : Spájanie - Connecting
Contact Information
The Finlayson area is located in the heart of Tampere, in the Tammerkoski National Landscape.The exhibition is open at the Vooninki venue from 17 January to 15 February 2026, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am–4 pm. Closed on Mondays. Free admission.Vooninki and Terde venues:
Väinö Linna Square 13
33210 Tampere
