Regional Arts Council

The Arts Council of Varsinais-Suomi is an expert body of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland responsible for the region of Varsinais-Suomi.

The arts council makes decisions regarding the awarding grants and awards for artists, artist groups and organisations within its own area of responsibility on the basis of peer reviews. In addition, it provides expert advice and participates in the strategy work of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.

The members of the arts council are appointed by the Central Arts Council for two-year terms.

Arts Council of Varsinais-Suomi 2013—2014

Chairperson
Kari Levola, author, Raisio

Members
Heini Aho, visual artist, Turku
Mia Franck, author, Turku
Minna Havukainen, light artist, Turku
Marko Heikura, lecturer, Salo
Lauri Mäntysaari, composer, Turku
Raija-Liisa Seilo, theatre director, Turku
Lotta Skaffari, executive director, Turku
Pekka Vapaavuori, architect, Turku
Mervi Vuolas, textile artist, Masku