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A total of 80,000 euros was awarded in project grants. These grants were awarded to 15 applicants out of 75 who applied.

A total of 315,000 euros was awarded in project grants. These grants were awarded to 40 applicants out of 272 who applied.

The Arts Council of Central Finland has awarded a total of 155,000 euros in regional grants for 2024. Altogether 25 artists or working groups were awarded regional grants out of 138 applicants.

The Arts Council of Pirkanmaa has awarded a total of 235,000 euros in regional grants for 2024. Altogether 37 artists or working groups were awarded out of 345 applicants.

The Arts Council of Häme has awarded a total of 155,000 euros in regional grants for 2024. Altogether 21 artists or working groups awarded project grants out of 161 applicants.

The Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) has awarded 1,050,000 euros in subsidies for promoting cultural wellbeing and inclusion. Operational subsidies amounting to 619,000 euros were awarded to 10 communities, and special subsidies amounting to 431,000 euros were awarded to 17 communities. The total amount awarded was 2.7 percent less than in the previous year.

The state prize was awarded in recognition of the founding of Teatteri Union, a new multiplex theatre venue for art in Helsinki.

Mikko Kärkkäinen is one of Finland’s prominent industrial designers.

Illustrator Matti Pikkujämsä (born 1976) has produced illustrations for newspapers, magazines and books. He has also designed textiles for Marimekko, Samuji and Lapuan Kankurit.

Sanna Kannisto (born 1974) is an internationally renowned photographic artist who has developed a very unique style of visual expression. Her works combine nature photography, key issues of photographic art and science-based ways of displaying nature.

Vesa-Pekka Rannikko (born 1968) is a versatile artist who achieves constant renewal by using elements from sculpture, painting and moving images. His works combine conceptuality with visually interesting and fascinating solutions, adding a firm and surprising touch to his art.

Documentary director Markku Heikkinen (born 1966) makes films that deal with topics that are important in Finnish society. Talvivaaran miehet (2014) takes a powerful stand on environmental policy, while taking part in the highly topical dialogue on the status and future of the mining industry in Finland.