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A mobility grant from Norway for a more inclusive cultural life

Are you, your association or institution already working on measures to promote a more inclusive cultural life? Are you curious about how other Nordic countries work to promote inclusion? You can now apply for a travel grant from Arts Council Norway.

Paula Tuovinen begins five-year term as Director of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland

Paula Tuovinen, MA, has begun her five-year term as the new Director of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) today on 1 June 2018. Tuovinen joins Taike from the University of the Arts Helsinki, where she served as Vice Rector.

Nomination of candidates for arts councils underway

The Arts Promotion Centre Finland requests candidates for national and regional arts councils to be nominated by 31 May. The Central Arts Council shall appoint the members for the 2019-20 term in the autumn.

Taike’s online services operating at reduced capacity – submit your application before the deadline

Taike’s online services continue to be affected by the disruption that we reported on 4 April. Our online services are operating, but at reduced capacity. If you are applying for an artist grant, we strongly recommend that you submit your application well before the extended deadline at 4:00pm on Monday 9 April.

Disruption in online services – application period for artist grants extended

Taike’s online services are currently unavailable due to a technical issue. The application period for state artist grants has been extended until 4:00pm on Monday 9 April.

Taike’s online services functioning normally again – technical issue resolved

The fault in our online services has been fixed. Our online services now function normally.

Taike’s online services currently unavailable due to a technical issue – application periods extended

Taike’s online services are currently unavailable due to a technical issue. The cause of the problem will be clarified during the course of the day on Thursday 15 March.

Appointment of new director for Taike postponed – Risto Aakko appointed acting director

The Ministry of Education and Culture has appointed Risto Aakko, Head of Administration, as Acting Director of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland for the period from 1 March to 31 May 2018.

Pirjo Honkasalo nominated Arts Academician

By proposal of the Central Arts Council, the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö has awarded film director and photographer Pirjo Honkasalo the title of academician. Honkasalo will receive the title at an award ceremony to be held at a later date.

A revised edition of The Handbook of the Percent for Art provides models for carrying out public art projects in Finland

The Handbook of the Percent for Art Principle is a practical guide to support art projects carried out in built environments, such as residential areas, schools and public places.

Taike announces new call for applications beginning 1 May for COVID-19 grants for professionals in the creative industries affected by the coronavirus

The Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) is providing emergency funding to professionals in the fields of the arts and culture whose livelihoods have been weakened due to the coronavirus pandemic. The total amount allocated for these COVID-19 grants is 8.7 million euros, and the amount of each grant is 3000 euros. The application period begins on 1 May and ends on 15 May 2020 at 4:00pm.

Taike website compiles useful information related to the corona crisis in English

The aim is to bring together information about Taike’s corona initiatives, support and tips for artists, and art contents and channels in one place. The information is being updated all the time. The sources of the information are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in the links and the languages in which it is available.