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We fund the arts and culture through grants for artists and communities. Grants for artists are awarded to individuals and working groups, while grants for communities are awarded to registered communities. Grants can be applied using the Applyforgrants.fi service under the new Finnish Arts and Culture Agency name.

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

The Finnish Arts and Culture Agency has decided on supplementary artist pensions beginning at the start of 2026. Supplementary artist pensions are intended to supplement the artist’s pension security. A supplementary artist pension may be awarded as recognition of an outstanding contribution to the creative or performing arts.

The Finnish Arts and Culture Agency is launching the first round of nominations for the Pool of Experts on 16 March 2026. Welcome to our public webinar on Wednesday 18 March, 3pm-4pm.

We actively provide statements and opinions on matters related to the arts and culture. On this page you can find our most recent and important statements. Opinions are for the most part in Finnish.

Our public art experts promote public art and the implementation of the Percent for Art principle in Finland. We support municipalities, developers and other actors in launching public art projects and sharing good practices. The goal is to strengthen the role of art in developing the built environment and increase commitment to the Percent for Art principle.

Grant decisions are based on peer reviews made by experts. A regular turnover of members combined with the diversity and regional representation of members of Taike’s expert bodies help ensure the pluralism of the decision-making process.

The purpose of the “Percent for Art” principle is that at least one percent of construction costs is used for art.

The grant must be used in accordance with the work plan, but the project does not have to be fully completed during the grant period. A final report of how the grant was used must be submitted.

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.

If you have been awarded a grant or subsidy from Taike, use the standard Taike logo in your printed items, videos and other publications. The logos should be used as they are. Changes can be made only with the written consent of the rights holders. More information: [email protected].

Grants for individuals and working groups and government grants for communities.