Research group

Art education and art pedagogy

What are we researching?

In the Art Education and Pedagogy research group, we see people as holistic and creative actors.

Our research and development work focuses on, for example:

  • developing the working lives and work of artists and art educators
  • art in new contexts
  • emerging technologies in art education

The potential of art education

We are very interested in art in different contexts and in the identity work of individuals and communities at different ages and transitions. The possibilities of art education can be applied at many points of life and at many stages of transition. The working life and work of artists and art educators and their development is important to us.

Our research team focuses on the design, implementation and analysis of group processes in art education. The aim is to promote inclusion and accessibility. Communities can be empowered through a variety of art-based methods. We work in multiple roles and in dialogue with others.

Art is made through interaction. Emerging technologies offer opportunities for new ways of encounter. In several international projects, we have used distance learning and distance presentations in a variety of creative ways.

Naisen turkoosissa paidassa istuu ruosteisten portaiden edessä

Our experts

  • Timo Korhonen

    Principal Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5250
    timo.korhonen@turkuamk.fi
  • Minna Haapasalo

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5255
    minna.haapasalo@turkuamk.fi
  • Minna Karesluoto

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5261
    minna.karesluoto@turkuamk.fi
  • Mervi Rankila-Källström

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5230
    mervi.rankila-kallstrom@turkuamk.fi
  • Marja Susi

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 40 355 0294
    marja.susi@turkuamk.fi
  • Ilona Tanskanen

    Principal Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5889
    ilona.tanskanen@turkuamk.fi
  • David Yoken

    Senior Lecturer, Lecturer (Main occupation)|Lehtori \ Senior Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5217
    david.yoken@turkuamk.fi
  • Ari Ahlholm

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 50 598 5229
    ari.ahlholm@turkuamk.fi
  • Anni Sundbacka

    Lecturer (Main occupation), Advisor
    +358 22 633 50
    anni.sundbacka@turkuamk.fi
  • Anna Hellstén

    Lecturer (Main occupation)
    +358 50 324 7869
    anna.hellsten@turkuamk.fi

The Turku University of Applied Sciences Project Office offers support and guidance throughout the life cycle of an RDI project. Our project experts have years of experience and strong expertise in national and international funding programmes. We have more than 200 projects running every year, and our RDI activities have received more than €10 million in external funding.