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This development programme aims to make new ways of applying artistic expertise visible and to provide access to artists' expertise as broadly as possible within society.

We fund the arts and culture through grants for artists and communities. Grants for artists are awarded to individuals and working groups, while grants for communities are awarded to registered communities. Grants can be applied using the Applyforgrants.fi service under the new Finnish Arts and Culture Agency name.

The Cultural diversity team aims to promote the understanding of diversity in the arts, intercultural dialogue, the mobility of artists and international networks.

This development programme aims to increase working opportunities for artists, improve livelihoods and promote occupational wellbeing.

The theme of the latest Arts and Culture Barometer was funding and support for artistic work. The results of the barometer indicate uncertainties related to funding the work of professional artists. According to the respondents, income generation for artists is often fragmented among several different sources, and funding for artistic work does not correspond to actual needs. As changes and cuts are being made simultaneously to several factors related to funding and income levels, the impacts on making art and the livelihoods of artists can be profound and unpredictable, according to the results of the barometer.

These subsidies were available for application until 2024. These subsidies were intended for communities to promote the accessibility and wellbeing effects of art and culture, as well as participation and inclusion in art and culture.

These subsidies were available for application until 2024. These subsidies were intended for communities to support inclusion and participation in culture, as well as intercultural dialogue.

Taike’s public art team supports public and private actors and artists in funding and implementing public art projects. Our goal is to strengthen the share of art projects in the development of the built environment and a commitment to the “Percent for Art” principle.

Bálggis is a portrait of three Sámi artists representing marginal artforms. The short documentary features circus artist Aleksi Niittyvuopio, graffiti artist Sámi Hustler and comic artist Sunna Kitti. The film was directed by Auri Ahola, Regional Artist for Sámi Culture, and produced by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.

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The grants are intended for the direct costs of procuring works of art and development projects in connection with the “Percent for Art” principle.

The Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) accepts only electronic invoices that are compliant with the European Standard. The payment term for invoices is 21 days net.