Free Art School
Vapaa Taidekoulu | |
The Free Art School logo | |
| Type | Art school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1935 |
| Rector | Elina Merenmies |
| Students | 70 |
| Location | Helsinki , Finland 60°09′35″N 24°54′53″E / 60.1596°N 24.9146°E |
| Website | vapaataidekoulu.fi |
Free Art School (Vapaa Taidekoulu, Fria Konstskolan) is an independent art school in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1935. The school specializes in painting and is known for its emphasis on artistic freedom and individual development. Since 1990, it has been located at the Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas), a major cultural centre in the Ruoholahti district of Helsinki.