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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.

The organisational structure of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) will be renewed as of 1 August 2025. The aim is to respond more strongly to the tasks defined in Taike’s strategy guidelines and legislation. The current area of responsibility for arts promotion will be divided into two units: Arts and Culture Funding, and Arts and Culture Networks.

The Arts Council of Central Finland has awarded a total of 140,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 20 artists or working groups were awarded regional grants out of 132 applicants.

The Arts Council of Pirkanmaa has awarded a total of 21+,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 31 artists or working groups were awarded out of 304 applicants.

The Arts Council of Satakunta has awarded a total of 120,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 15 artists or working groups awarded project grants out of 83 applicants.

The new strategic overview outlines the themes and measures through which internationalisation is reflected in Taike’s operations.

A total of 150,000 euros was awarded in project grants. These grants were awarded to 21 applicants out of 177 who applied.

A total of 150,000 euros was awarded in project grants. These grants were awarded to 25 applicants out of 131 who applied.

A total of 35,000 euros was awarded in project grants. These grants were awarded to 7 applicants out of 35 who applied.

Funding for communities awarded by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) can be applied for from 1 October to 4 November 2025. Several changes have been made this year, including to the names of the calls for applications and the agency itself. New forms of support have been introduced, while others have been discontinued. All calls for applications this autumn can be found on the Applyforgrants.fi service under the new Finnish Arts and Culture Agency name.

The Arts Council of North Karelia has awarded a total of 120,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 19 artists or working groups were awarded regional grants out of 80 applicants.

The Arts Council of South Savo has awarded a total of 120,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 23 artists or working groups were awarded regional grants out of 67 applicants.