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These subsidies are 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 publications are produced by Taike’s predecessor, the Arts Council of Finland. Physical copies are available at the National Library of Finland.

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

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.

The goal of Taike’s development programmes is to promote the status and working conditions of artists and to enhance the impact of art in society. These goals are implemented in projects in which Taike’s regional artists, special advisors and art experts play a central role.

The objective of our cultural wellbeing team is to make the work of artists a valued and natural part of activities that promote wellbeing and health.

Taike has approximately 80 employees. Approximately half of these are administrative staff (civil servants) and half are art experts and artist experts on fixed-term employment contracts. The head office of Taike is in Helsinki, and it also has regional offices.

We are building a pluralistic, sustainable and democratic society through art and culture. We want Finland to be a country of art.

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.

Taike grants can be applied for online using the Applyforgrants.fi service.

The National Audiovisual Institute (KAVI) and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) are preparing to merge to form a new agency as of the beginning of 2026. The change is part of the Education and Culture Administration 2030 reform project.

Taike’s expert networks support organisations in promoting art and culture. We help build strategies, networks and operating models. In addition, we provide support in such areas as identifying funding opportunities and initiating projects.