GUK (Galleria Uusi Kipinä) is an art gallery operated by Kauno ry, located in the center of Lahti, near the city library and city theatre. The gallery comprises four exhibition spaces: Kulma, Kenno, Kymi, and Kirnu.
GUK offers a diverse and current exhibition program, showcasing around 60 exhibitions each year. All exhibitions are free of charge and open to everyone.
The gallery also houses an art lending service (Artoteque), where visitors can borrow or purchase works by local and regional artists.
GUK has been operating at Kymintie 1 since 2008.
Kymintie 1
15140 Lahti
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galleriauusikipina@kauno.fi
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Opening hours
Mon closed, Tue-Fri 12-18, Sat-Sun 12-16
Wheelchair accessible
Exhibitions open to the public 16.9.–4.10.2026 Opening on Tuesday, September 15th, 6–8 p.m.—you’re welcome to join us! Kymintie 1, 15140 Lahti Open Tue–Fri 12:00 PM–6:00 PM and...
Guided exhibition tour in sign language for current exhibitions. Welcome to a low-threshold discussion in sign language about art and culture! The tour will be given by visual artist...
Pikaset Picassot -portrait workshop 25.9. at 4–6 pm Come stop by the gallery for a portrait workshop: sketch a quick portrait of a friend—for example with your left hand or with your eyes...
