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Research interests
My research focuses on the processes through which individuals learn as members of communities and society. Using art-based action research approaches, I examine pedagogical or art-related community and participatory practices that support social development. The contexts of my research include communities experiencing environmental conflicts, creative learning in tourism, and art-based environmental education within informal learning settings. Through action research, I aim to initiate or support sustainability transformations.
Teaching interests
I have worked as a university lecturer in art education and applied visual arts at the University of Lapland, Faculty of Art and Design, since 2002, and as Associate Professor and Vice Dean sice 2022. I develop teaching in socially and environmentally engaged arts in collaboration with various disciplines.
External positions
UArctic Chair in Arctic Art and Design, University of the Arctic
1 Jan 2025 → 31 Dec 2029
Field of science
- Visual arts and design
Keywords
- contemporary art
- community art
- environmental art
- applied visual arts
- art-based research
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ASAD Nordplus 2025
Huhmarniemi, M. (Principal Investigator), Ylioinas, M. (Other) & Martin, P. (Other)
Finnish National Agency for Education
01.05.2025 → 01.10.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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Lessons of the Land: New Genre Arctic Art And Land-Based Learning
Hiltunen, M. (Other), Stöckell, A. (Other), Tuiskuvaara, T. (Other) & Huhmarniemi, M. (Principal Investigator)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.07.2024 → 31.03.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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Lessons of the Land: New Genre Arctic Art And Land-Based Learning
Huhmarniemi, M. (Principal Investigator)
01.07.2024 → 31.03.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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Personalized artificial intelligence to support multisensory learning - the interfaces of music, sound and image in art education that integrates
Huhmarniemi, M. (Principal Investigator) & Manninen, A. (Other)
Finnish National Agency for Education
16.05.2024 → 30.06.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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Doctoral Pilot 2024-2027
Laitinen, M. (Principal Investigator), Ratinen, I. (Principal Investigator), Huhmarniemi, M. (Principal Investigator), Ruokamo, H. (Principal Investigator), Lohiniva-Kerkelä, M. (Principal Investigator), Järvinen, K.-M. (Collaborative Investigator), Hakanen, T. (Collaborative Investigator), Puumalainen, M. (Collaborative Investigator), Jyläskoski, N. (Collaborative Investigator), Tiikkainen, U. (Collaborative Investigator), Uuskallio, A. (Collaborative Investigator), Vuorikoski, K.-M. (Collaborative Investigator), Väistö, N. (Collaborative Investigator), Autio, S. (Collaborative Investigator), Lakkonen, T. (Collaborative Investigator), Fu, L. (Collaborative Investigator), Kurttila, S. (Collaborative Investigator), Halonen, K.-M. (Other), Suhonen, M. (Other), Hautala, S. (Other), Vakkala, H. (Other), Kimpimäki, M. (Other), Mäihäniemi, B. (Other), Kemi, U. (Other), Rytilahti, P. (Other) & Jokela, T. (Other)
01.03.2024 → 31.12.2027
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Pöheikön kutsu: taideperustaista ympäristökasvatusta pohjoisen ekokulttuurissa
Huhmarniemi, M., Hiltunen, M. & Jokela, T., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Esi- ja alkuopetuksen käsikirja. Kyrönlampi , T., Mäkitalo , K. & Uitto, M. (eds.). 3 ed. Santalahti-kustannusResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Aaltoilmiö : Himmelin varjo I ja II -installaatio
Nieminen, A. (Artist) & Huhmarniemi, M. (Artist), 2025Research output: Artistic and non-textual form › Artefact › Art in coproduction
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Arktinen taide avauksena kulttuuriseen kestävyysmurrokseen
Jokela, T. & Huhmarniemi, M., 2025, In: Kulttuuripolitiikan tutkimuksen vuosikirja . 8, 1, p. 27–48 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific
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Art-Based Action Research as a Tool for Developing Practices in Art Education
Jokela, T. & Huhmarniemi, M., 2025, Living with Land and people: A handbook for artistic project and art-based action research in the arctic. Huhmarniemi, M. & Jokela, T. (eds.). Rovaniemi: Lapin yliopisto taiteiden tiedekunta, p. 52-82 31 p. (Publications of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland. Series C. Overviews and discussion; No. 79). (Publications of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland. Series C. Overviews and discussion; No. 82).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Art intermediaries as catalysts for added exchange and sustainability in the Arctic. Arctic Yearbook.
Petäjäjärvi, K. & Huhmarniemi, M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Arctic yearbook.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Prizes
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International Design Award Engage4BIO: This is Bioeconomy
Hernandez Cervantes, F. (Recipient) & Huhmarniemi, M. (Recipient), Mar 2025
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Activities
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Uudistava aktinen taidekasvatus pohjoisten yhteisöjen ja ympäristöjen tukena -symposium
Hiltunen, M. (Speaker), Huhmarniemi, M. (Speaker), Korsström-Magga, K. (Speaker), Autio, S. (Speaker) & Väistö, N. (Speaker)
7 Nov 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Art with Arctic Land and Communities
Huhmarniemi, M. (Speaker)
7 Nov 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Art and Educational Practices with Arctic Land and Communities
Huhmarniemi, M. (Speaker)
6 Nov 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Lessons of the Land: Ecocultural Practices in Wool and Natural Dyeing
Huhmarniemi, M. (Speaker)
4 Nov 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Significant other of the North: Ecoculture in documentary storytelling in Polar Night Light
Väistö, N. (Speaker) & Huhmarniemi, M. (Contributor)
3 Nov 2025Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
Press/Media
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Iloitsemme aktivismista
Mäkiranta, M. & Huhmarniemi, M.
24.02.2023
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Society
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Mitä kuuluu käsityömatkailun kehittämiseen?
Huhmarniemi, M., Kilpimaa, P., Kugapi, O. & Laivamaa, L.
13.05.2020
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Society