Big Painting Saturday 30/05/2026 | 12:00

Organised by the Kadriorg Art Museum, Big Painting Saturday is an annual inspiring, playful and educational art festival that takes place on the last Saturday of May in the park in front of the Kadriorg Art Museum. All art enthusiasts are welcome to participate, regardless of age or experience.

This year, in addition to the open-air painting event, Big Painting Day will feature playful activities based on creative therapy methods in the park and museum, the creation of a collaborative mural and themed exhibition tours.

Programme

12.00–16.00 Information desk, art supply rental and collaborative painting (free)

12.00–16.00 Games and creative activities for families. We will be focusing on emotions and understanding one another. Activities will take place in the outdoor area; equipment rental is available at the information desk

12.00–13.30 Family Morning: Painted Emotions (in Estonian, participation requires a special ticket)

12.00–15.00 Guided creation of a collaborative mural. During this event, which brings together participants of all ages, a large-scale pixelated mural inspired by Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s work Spring will be created

Short tours at Kadriorg Art museum and Mikkel museum:

14.00 Short tour at the exhibition Symphony of Nature and Art: The Serlachius Art Collection (in Estonian). Admission with museum ticket
14.00 Short tour at the exhibition Delft Blue: Ceramic Treasures from a Private Collection (in Russian). Admission with museum ticket

16.00 Short tour at the exhibition Symphony of Nature and Art: The Serlachius Art Collection (in Russian). Admission with museum ticket
16.00 Short tour at the exhibition Delft Blue: Ceramic Treasures from a Private Collection (in Estonian). Admission with museum ticket

16.00 a concert by the Tallinn Police Orchestra titled Summer Has Arrived! Featured soloists: Wanda-Helene Ollep and Hellika Otsar. (free)
At Kadriorg Park Concert Grounds

This year’s Big Painting Saturday theme is inspired by the Finnish art exhibition Symphony of Nature and Art: The Serlachius Art Collection at Kadriorg art museum Works from one of Finland’s most prominent private collections showcase both art from Finland’s Golden Age and the work of contemporary artists. The exhibition allows for the creation of a programme that focuses on mental and social well-being, as well as ways to find spiritual support, balance and peace of mind through art and nature.

The exhibition at Mikkel museum Delft Blue: Ceramic Treasures from a Private Collection is also a wonderful opportunity to take some time out and immerse yourself in the shades of blue glaze and hand-painted patterns.

Big Painting Saturday is supported by the Estonian National Culture Foundation – Kadriorg Fund, Akzo Nobel Baltics AS, the Tallinn Department of Culture and Sports, and partners: the Finnish Institute and Kadriorg Park.

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