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Evaluating Music Policy - Applying Ethnomusicological Frame of Reference of the Study of "A Political System Directing the Production of Music"

This paper presents an on-going research project on music policy in Finland. The main goals of the project are to evaluate Finnish music policy and to create methodological tools for the analysis of cultural policies in general.

Why and How to Define an Artist? Types of Definitions and their Implications for Empirical Research Results

This paper deals mainly with the technical aspects of defining the artist; and it is, at least to start with, committed to the practical interest of identifying artists as a professional group for empirical social science research.

The Role of Intermediary Bodies within the Finnish Public Cultural Administration

In March 1994 CIRCLE (Cultural Information & Research Centres Liaison in Europe) Network organised an European Round Table on the Distribution of Roles and Changing Nature of Relations between Governments and Independent or Quasi-Independent Arts Councils or Foundations. As a preparation for the conference the participating countries were asked to describe the national situation through answering seven questions within a maximum of about 5-8 pages. This working paper presents the reply of Finland to the questionnaire.

Focus and Functions of Public Support for Artists in Finland

The aim of this project has been to map out the number and background of Finnish artists, and especially their economic situation, and to evaluate the impact of the system of artists' support adopted at the end of the 60's.

National Cultural Policy Framework and Trends in Finland

This survey of Finnish cultural policy focusses on the responsibilities of the Ministry of Education which plays an overall and major role in the financing and decision making process of cultural policy development at the national level.

A Minority in Music - Women as Professional Composers and Musicians.

This paper discusses women as composers and musicians in the context of a male-dominated cultural sphere.

Survey on the Economic Situation and Social Status of the Artist in Finland

This survey is the Finnish reply to the questionnaire on the Economic Situation and Social Status of the Artist in Europe.

"Unfortunately we could not..." – effects of denial decisions on grants (English summary)

This study looks at the f unctionality and effectiven ess of the working grant system from the viewpoint of the artist who receives a denial decision on his or her working grant application.

Taiteilija-apurahajärjestelmän toimivuus ja koettu vaikuttavuus - Selvitys valtion taiteilija-apurahan saajista 2002–2005

This study looks at the functionality and effectiveness of the state's working grant system.

New Local

This publication unveils the discussions from the working group for local architectural policy, overseen by Arts Promotion Centre Finland during 2022–2023, delving into the potentials, current landscapes, and future prospects of locality.

Taike support for the promotion of arts and culture in 2017

Funding and support by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) in 2017.

Central Arts Council

The Central Arts Council has a key role as an expert in the art policies of the Ministry of Education and Culture.