About this Event
In tandem with the release of her new artbook Realms of Imagination, Heikala's new solo will feature new paintings that showcase her incredible technical skill and the iconic whimsical fantasy she's so well known for. Limited copies of her book will be available and she will be attending in person to meet fans and sign books and prints on opening night. (For those who qualify for the signing)
Signing Date: Saturday Oct 17th, 2026 from 5PM - 8PM
Exhibition on display October 17th to November 1st, 2026
Tuesdays - Sundays 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (closed Mondays)
Admission: Free RSVP
**Must be first 100 guest to purchase $50 worth of Heikala merchandise in-store to qualify for signing.
New art work will be on display and available for sale.
OPENING RECEPTION / SIGNING FEATURES
- October 17th / 5:00 PM PT - 8:00 PM PT
- Free Admission for the exhibition.
- FREE RSVP needed. All ages welcome. Please RSVP HERE
- While RSVPing grants you admission to the exhibition, it does not guarantee a signature.
- Heikala will be signing for a maximum of 100 guests ONLY.
- The FIRST 100 guests that qualify for the signing (by purchasing at least $50 worth of Heikala merchandise in-store) will be able to get a signing.
- Guests can have 2 items from their event-related merchandise signed.
- No outside items will be permitted to be signed.
- No journals, sketchbooks, shikishi boards, or blank pieces of paper will be signed.
- No photographs will be permitted.
- Guests who do not qualify for the signing can still shop in the store and view the artwork on display.
- New artwork will be on display and available for sale
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Heikala is an artist and illustrator from Oulu, Finland. She uses the traditional mediums of ink and watercolor to tell stories and bridge the divide between mundane and magical. Her education background is in graphic design, with a degree from Lahti Institute of Design. She started creating art full-time in 2016.She creates all her artworks traditionally with inks and watercolor, but has also branched out to other mediums, such as poster colors and markers. Her style is influenced by Finnish children’s book illustrations, Japanese animation, and her travels in Japan.
Event venue & nearby stays
Nucleus Art Gallery, 210 East Main Street, Alhambra, United States
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