POSITION

Producer and Curator, Finnish Illustration Association

LOCATION

Helsinki 

RECENT CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Illustrator of the Year 2024 Award Exhibition: Marika Maijala at Ahjo, Espoo Cultural Centre.

FAVORITE SHOW SEEN LATELY

Artist Caroline Denervaud’s Instagram account @carolinedenervaud.

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Veera Jalava, is a Finnish art professional and writer specialized in illustration. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Art Education. Characterised by her attention to detail and passion for innovation, she believes in the importance of personal encounters within both art and design. Since February 2018, Veera heads Helsinki based Galleria Kuvitus’ program, strategic planning, communications, and artist and customer relations. In 2020-2023, she was also the Galleria Kuvitus Podcast host and editor. The gallery is maintained by the Finnish Illustration Association. In addition to this, Veera works as an independent curator and writer. At present, she is busy studying in Creative writing masterclass in Turku University as well as in writing group Daidalos at the Nuoren Voiman Liitto association.

Follow | Contact her on Instagram @veerable

 

 

For all enquiries related to the Finnish Illustration Association or Galleria Kuvitus, please contact veera.jalava(at)kuvittajat.fi