PORI SOCIETY OF ARTISTS’ 45TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
For the 45th anniversary exhibition of the Pori Society of Artists, 107 works were submitted, out of which 63 were selected through a jurying process. The exhibition presents a diverse collection of works, ranging from sculptures to graphic art.
The jury included external members, painter Veikko Takala from Vaasa and graphic artist Martin Ahlström from Turku, with Soili Pitkälä representing the artists’ association. Former chairpersons were also invited to participate, with Juhani Tarna from Kankaanpää contributing. Additionally, a separate memorial group of works by the late Pekka Mattila has been curated.
Participants in the Pori Society of Artists’ anniversary exhibition include Nora Aarnisalo, Seppo Anttila, Leena Harhaluoma, Matti Kava, Onni Kerola, Jorma Lahti, Arja Korja, Anja Levoranta, Liisa Lindqvist, Mailis Lähteenmäki, Markku Mäkelä, Lea Mäkilä, Armas Rintala, Eira Ruottunen, Erik Sermala, Tuula Solin, Simo Suominen, Terttu Suominen, Tauno Söderberg, Marja Tarna, Osmo Virhiä, and Ari Virtanen.
The chairperson of the Pori Society of Artists is Lea Mäkilä, with Soili Pitkälä serving as vice-chair, Leena Harhaluoma as secretary, and Mailis Lähteenmäki as treasurer. The association has 43 members from across the Satakunta region.
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