Pot Viapori association

Ceramic studio Pot Viapori is a core of Pot Viapori association founded at 1972.

Associations principles were defined as: "Developing ceramic arts and crafts, gathering ceramic artists together and supporting their work and artistic approaches both in Finland and abroad"

Artists rent their studio space from the association. All the artists who have been working at the studio regularly are also members of the association. At the time Pot Viapori association has 17 members.

Pot Viapori administration 2023 :

• Tiina Tarvainen chairwoman
• Liisa Ikävalko
• Saana Murtti
• Johanna Ojanen
• Soile Paasonen
• Pirjo Pesonen

Members of Pot Viapori association:

• Riitta Alho
• Lotta Grönroos
• Åsa Hellman
• Liisa Ikävalko
• Eeva Jokinen
• Outi Leinonen
• Tiia Matikainen
• Saana Murtti
• Johanna Ojanen
• Soile Paasonen
• Marjukka Pietiäinen
• Pirjo Pesonen
• Riitta Puranen
• Riitta Talonpoika
• Tiina Tarvainen
• Piippa Tandefelt
• Maija Vainonen
• Kika Winter

More information of Pot Viaporis history can be found in the books "POT VIAPORI 1972-1997" (Painorauma oy, Rauma, 1997) edited by Helena Leppänen and Ceramic Art in Finland (Thames & Hudson) editor-in -chief Åsa Hellman.