About Graafika.ee

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Graafika.ee (legal entity Graafikastuudio MTÜ) is an Estonian non-profit artist collective founded in 2009/2010 by Kaija Kesa-Rebane and Marilyn Piirsalu as a shared printmaking studio and gallery, currently headquartered at Maakri 28a in Tallinn. The organization comprises six active artist members — Kaija Kesa-Rebane, Helen Tago, Lilli-Krõõt Repnau, Katrin Kaev, Liina Lindenburg, and Noole Mägi — each with formal training from the Estonian Academy of Arts, who collectively practice intaglio and relief printing using a portfolio of techniques that includes drypoint on cardboard and metal, etching with copper sulfate, linocut, photopolymer etching with Toyobo plates, Mokulito (lithography on wood veneer), collography, cyanotype, and mono/ditype printing with gel plates. The studio explicitly favors non-toxic, environmentally friendly materials — water-based inks, acrylic grounds, metal salts, electric etching, and photopolymer films — over traditional hazardous substances.

The collective operates a multi-product business model: (1) sales of original graphic artworks at prices ranging from 65 EUR for small drypoint pieces to 600+ EUR for Mokulito monotypes, distributed through the Tallinn studio-gallery, e-commerce, partner gallery Bach Art Gallery, and seasonal pop-up events; (2) educational workshops and courses (e.g., metal graphics courses, butterfly printing workshops on Muhu priced at 45 EUR); (3) three-day graphic summer camps held in Mooste, Haapsalu, and other Estonian locations at 300 EUR per participant including instruction and materials; (4) an annual A3 graphic art calendar at 20 EUR (2026 edition); and (5) gift cards at 50 EUR denominations. Customer segments include individual art collectors and enthusiasts, adult and child hobbyists seeking technique instruction, gift buyers, and cultural institutions — exemplified by Katrin Kaev's mixed-media exhibition at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice in Toompea in 2024.

Graafika.ee distributes via four domestic channels: direct studio-gallery sales by appointment, an e-commerce site (graafika.ee), partner galleries (notably Bach Art Gallery in Tallinn), and seasonal pop-up sales events (spring/summer and Christmas). The collective is affiliated with the Estonian Printmakers Association and Estonian Artists' Union, and has received recognition including the Estonian Art Museum Prize at the Tallinn XVII Graphic Triennial (2018) and Estonian Printmakers Association's Graphic Artist of the Year for Helen Tago (2025). Revenue is generated entirely through these craft-based sales and educational activities with no outside investment, subsidiaries, or parent company.

Name

About Graafika.ee

Legal name

Graafikastuudio MTÜ

Website

https://graafika.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Graafika.ee is an Estonian non-profit artist collective of six printmakers operating a shared studio-gallery in Tallinn, selling original graphic artworks and gift cards while offering printmaking workshops, courses, and summer camps across Estonia using non-toxic techniques.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printmaking Studio and Fine Art Services

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA), Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH)

Keywords

• Printmaking studio
• Graphic art gallery
• Art education workshops
• Non-toxic printmaking
• Contemporary fine art

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Art Sales: Sale of original graphic artworks including prints, paintings, and handmade cards produced by studio artists. Works are sold framed and unframed at the studio, during pop-up sales events, and through e-commerce.
2. Workshop and Course Fees: Fees charged for workshops and courses including metal graphic courses, butterfly printing workshops, and Mokulito courses. Summer camp fees include instruction and materials components.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Three-day graphic summer camps with instruction (210 EUR) and materials (90 EUR), totaling 300 EUR. Accommodations and meals charged separately.
4. Calendar Sales: Annual graphic art calendars sold for 20 EUR featuring works by studio artists. Revenue supports studio operations.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards in fixed denominations (50 EUR) allowing recipients to select art from gallery or redeem for workshop participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Graafika.ee is a non-profit artist collective (Graafikastuudio MTÜ) operating a shared printmaking studio and exhibition gallery in Tallinn, Estonia. It produces and sells original graphic artworks (intaglio, relief, and other prints) by six member artists, runs printmaking courses, workshops, and summer camps for adults and children, and offers branded merchandise such as calendars and gift cards. The studio specializes in non-toxic, contemporary printmaking techniques and has been active for roughly 15 years since its founding in 2009/2010.

Product overview

Graafika.ee is an Estonian graphic art studio and gallery collective based in Tallinn, operating as a unified platform for contemporary printmaking. The core offering is the shared studio and gallery space at Maakri 28a, complemented by educational products including graphic art courses, workshops, and seasonal summer camps held at various locations across Estonia. The studio also sells original graphic artworks, annual calendars, and gift cards. The collective specializes in non-toxic printmaking techniques including intaglio, relief, Mokulito, drypoint, etching, linocut, photopolymer etching, cyanotype, and monotype printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original graphic artworks (prints)

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 years of continuous operation as artist collective
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Graafikatuba Ruut (Muhu)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2026Collaborative workshop provider on Muhu island. Jointly organizes butterfly printing workshops at Liiva pastoraat location. Riina Uisk serves as organizer on Muhu side.
• MoKS (Mooste KülalisStuudio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Long-standing partnership with Mooste Guest Studio for organizing annual three-day graphic summer camps. MoKS provides studio space with deep-etch press and equipment. Partnership has been active for multiple years with camps held 2017, 2023, 2024, 2025, and scheduled for 2026.
• Evald Okase Muuseum (Haapsalus)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for hosting graphic art camps at museum location in Haapsalus. Summer camp scheduled for 2025 season at Okase Museum.
• Bach Art GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Primary gallery partner for selling studio works and calendars. Located in Tallinn, Bach Art Gallery handles sales of prints, paintings, and cards. Joint exhibition space used for 10th anniversary celebration.
• Eesti Vabagraafikute Ühendus (Estonian Printmakers Association)coreOthersStudio artists are members of the association. Association organizes Wiiralti Preemia competition, Muhu Print international workshops, and provides networking for Estonian printmakers.
• Eesti Kunstnike Liit (Estonian Artists' Union)coreOthersStudio artists Kaija Kesa-Rebane and others are members. Union supports exhibitions and provides institutional representation for Estonian artists.
• Eesti Kultuurkapital (Estonian Cultural Capital)minorOthersGovernment cultural endowment that supports studio exhibitions and projects. Multiple mentions of Kultuurkapital funding for exhibitions and events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tütar Gallery: Tallinn gallery that hosted Helen Tago's 2025 'Geometry of Sensory Field' solo exhibition. Comparable as a venue for Estonian contemporary graphic art exhibitions.
• Estonian Academy of Arts: Estonia's primary art school where all Graafika.ee founders/members trained and where Lilli-Krõõt Repnau teaches. Comparable as the institutional pipeline and academic context for the collective's talent.
• GÜ Gallery: Tallinn gallery exhibiting Kaija Kesa-Rebane's 2025 etchings and mokulito work. Comparable Estonian gallery representing contemporary printmaking.
• Kumu Art Museum (Art Museum of Estonia): Estonia's flagship art museum whose parent institution awarded the Estonian Art Museum Prize to Repnau in 2018. Comparable as a major Estonian institution that legitimizes and exhibits the country's graphic art.
• Bach Art Gallery: Tallinn-based commercial gallery that serves as Graafika.ee's primary sales channel and 10th-anniversary exhibition venue. Comparable as an established Estonian art gallery selling contemporary graphic work.

Direct peers

• MoKS (Mooste Guest Studio): Estonian artist residency and studio space in Mooste manor; Graafika.ee's longest-standing partner for summer printmaking camps, providing deep-etch press and equipment. Directly comparable as a nonprofit art-space operator in Estonia.
• Hunter Island Press: Tasmania-based printmaking studio where former member Liina Lindenburg worked before joining Graafika.ee. Directly comparable as a small artist-run printmaking collective with shared studio and exhibition model.
• Edinburgh Printmakers: Scotland-based artist-run printmaking studio offering shared facilities, workshops, exhibitions, and gallery sales. Closely matches Graafika.ee's combination of open-access studio, education, and gallery operations.

Emerging players

• Muhu Print (International Printmaking Workshop): International printmaking workshop on Muhu island where Graafika.ee artists have participated since 2015–2017. Comparable as a workshop-format printmaking experience provider in Estonia.

Regional players

• Estonian Printmakers Association: National professional association of Estonian printmakers that organizes Wiiralti Preemia, Muhu Print workshops, and where Graafika.ee members hold formal membership. Comparable as the industry-level infrastructure supporting Estonian printmaking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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