Spring Exhibition 2026
The annual Spring Exhibition is a traditional overview of Estonian contemporary art, presenting a fresh and diverse cross-section of artists from different generations and creative fields.
This year’s annual exhibition of the Estonian Artists’ Association, Spring Exhibition 2026, is more extensive than in previous years and will take place simultaneously across several venues. The public is invited to the opening evening on 13 March. Exhibition openings will take place consecutively at different locations: at 5 pm at HOP Gallery, Hobusepea Gallery and Draakon Gallery; at 6 pm at Vabaduse Gallery; and at 7 pm at the Lasnamäe Pavilion. The exhibition will be accompanied by a public programme. Further details will be announced soon.
A total of 437 artists submitted works to the exhibition, from which the jury selected pieces by 153 artists and collectives. Tallinn Art Hall and the Estonian Artists’ Association invite the public to visit the Spring Exhibition at the Lasnamäe Pavilion and in the Old Town galleries of the Estonian Artists’ Association: Draakon Gallery, Hobusepea Gallery, HOP Gallery and Vabaduse Gallery. Works displayed in the exhibition will be reproduced as postcards, allowing visitors to assemble their own personal Spring Exhibition catalogue.
The exhibition features works by Aarne Mesikäpp, Aet Ollisaar, Ahti Sepsivart, Aksel Haagensen, Alexei Gordin, Alyona Movko-Mägi, Andres Koort, Andrus Raag, Anna Kõuhkna, Anna Škodenko, Anna-Liisa Kree, Anna-Liisa Sääsk, Anne Parmasto, Anne Türn, Anu Samarüütel-Long, Arne Maasik, Arthur Arula, Asko Künnap, the artists’ collective B105, comprising Kertu-Liisa Sarap, Oliver Kanniste and Daria Morozova, Bob Bicknell-Knight, Brenda Purtsak and Marleen Suvi, Brigit Arop and Piibe Kolka, Britta Benno, Caroliina Ladva, Danel Ülper, Edgar Tedresaar, Eero Ijavoinen, Elisabet Kiverik, Elo Liiv, Enno Ootsing, Erik Teemägi, Erki Kasemets, Eve Kiiler, Fred Kotkas, Hannah Harkes, Hedi Jaansoo, Heikki Leis, Heli Tuksam, Helle Videvik, Herkki-Erich Merila, Hermes Sarapuu, Hille Palm, Ilme Rätsep, Indrek Köster, Inessa Saarits, Inga Heamägi, Ivar Kaasik, Ivar Veermäe, Jaan Luik, Jane Remm, Jenny Grönholm, Jila Svicevic, Johanna Mudist, Johannes Luik, Jüri Kass, Jüri Ojaver, Kadi Kübarsepp, Kai Kiudsoo-Värv, Kairi Orgusaar, Karin Kalman, Kärt Hammer, Katariin Mudist, Kati Kerstna, Katrin Enni, Katrin Pere, Katrin Piile, Kaupo Kikkas, Kertu Tuberg, Kertu-Liisa Sarap, Killu Sukmit, Krista Leesi, Kristel Saan-Soom, Kristi Kangilaski, Kristina Norman, Laivi Suurväli, Leena Kuutma, Lemme Haldre, Liina Kalvik, Liina Leo, Liis Karu, Liisa Jugapuu, Liisa Mudist, Liisi Eelmaa, Liivia Leškin, Lilian Mosolainen, Lilli-Krõõt Repnau, Lisette Sivard, Loora Kaubi, Maarit Murka, Maarja Mäemets, Maiu Mooses, Mall Nukke, Malle Karik-Hallimäe, Manfred Dubov, Mare Saare, Maret Sarapu, Margot Õunapuu, Mari Prekup, Maria Kapajeva, Maria-Kristiina Ulas, Mariann Kallas, Maris Siimer, Markus Kasemaa, Mauri Gross, Meiu Münt, Mihkel Maripuu, Miina Vilo, Naima Neidre, Nils Hint, Orest Kormašov, Ott-Kaspar Sults, Peeter Laurits, Peeter Pere, Piret Rohusaar, Priit Pangsepp, Rait Prääts, Regina-Mareta Soonsein, Reti Saks, Riin Maide, Riina Varol, Rosita Raud, Sasha Tishkov, Sigrid Viir, Siim-Tanel Annus, Sirja-Liisa Eelma, Sofi Aršas, Taavi Suisalu, Tarmo Roosimölder, Tarrvi Laamann, Tea Lemberpuu, Terje Ojaver, Tiina Kaljuste, Tiina Sarapu, Tiina Tammetalu, Tiiu Kirsipuu, Tiiu Pallo-Vaik, Tõnis Jürgens, Toomas Kuusing, Triin Kerge, Uku Sepsivart, Ülle Raadik, Ulvi Haagensen, Uno Roosvalt, Urmas Puhkan, Urve Küttner, Valeri Vinogradov, Valev Sein, Veiko Klemmer, Vello Vinn, Viive Noor, Vilen Künnapu, Virge Jõekalda, Zody Burke.
As in previous years, visitors will once again have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artist. The winner of the public vote will receive a €6,000 prize, funded by art collectors and supporters Riivo Anton, Aivar Berzin, Jaan Manitski, Tiit Pruuli and Rain Tamm. Among all voters, a €500 gift card for the NOBA.ac art platform will be raffled. Voting takes place at the Lasnamäe Pavilion and in all galleries of the Estonian Artists’ Association and remains open until 5 April. Art enthusiasts will also be able to purchase works from the Spring Exhibition at the exhibition venues. A selection of works will additionally be available for sale on the NOBA.ac platform.
The jury of the Spring Exhibition included Cloe Jancis and Maria Valdma-Härm (representatives of the Estonian Artists’ Association), Jüri Mildeberg (recipient of the Spring Exhibition 2025 Public Prize), Madli Ljutjuk (representative of Tallinn Art Hall) and Riivo Anton (representative of the sponsors).
The exhibition displays in the Old Town galleries were designed by Cloe Jancis, and the display at the Art Hall’s Lasnamäe Pavilion by Maria Helena Luiga. The graphic design was created by Henri Kutsar. The exhibition’s organising committee comprises Hans-Otto Ojaste, Maarin Ektermann, Madli Ljutjuk, Mattias Veller and Tüüne-Kristin Vaikla.
Spring Exhibition 2026 is open in the Old Town galleries of the Estonian Artists’ Association until 5 April and at the Lasnamäe Pavilion of Tallinn Art Hall until 17 May.