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The Arts Promotion Centre Finland proposes four measures aimed at supporting the arts and artists during the 2023–2027 government term.

Particularly distinguished art professionals may be awarded recognition for their work in the form of the title Art Academic or Artist Professor.

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.

National arts councils award half-year artist grants, as well as one-year, three-year and five-year artist grants, to support the work of professional artists. Calls for applications for artist grants are announced in spring, and the grant period begins the following year.

The regional arts councils make decisions regarding the awarding grants and awards within their own area of responsibility.

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.

These subsidies are intended for communities to support inclusion and participation in culture, as well as intercultural dialogue.

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.

Taike’s arts councils will be restructured as of 1 July 2026. The legislation was approved by Parliament in June. What will change and what will remain the same? Welcome to our open webinar on Monday 18 August, 11am–12noon.

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.