
Regional Arts Council
The Arts Council of Ostrobothnia is one of Taike’s regional expert bodies and is responsible for the region of Ostrobothnia.
The arts council makes decisions regarding the awarding of Taike’s regional grants to artists in the region of Ostrobothnia. It also awards the annual Ostrobothnia Art Prize. In addition, as an expert body of Taike, it participates in strategy work and provides expert opinions.
The members and chair of the arts council are appointed by the Central Arts Council for two-year terms.
Arts Council of Ostrobothnia 2021-22
Chairperson
Jimmy Pulli, Visual Artist, Vasa
Other members
Ann-Helen Attianese, Author, Maxmo
Minna Bengs, Visual Artist, Seinäjoki
Jari Eklund, Photographic Artist, Pattijoki
Henna Helmi Heinonen, Author, Seinäjoki
Jari Hietanen, Actor, Vaasa
Anni Järvelä, Musician, Kaustinen
Mikko Pellinen, Musician, Kokkola
Presenting Officer
Arja-Liisa Räisänen, Special Advisor
Information
Antti Rundelin, Planning Officer
Arts Council of Ostrobothnia 2019–20
Chairperson
Hannah Kaihovirta, Visual Artist, Researcher, Vaasa
Deputy Chairperson
Liisu Aurasmaa, Actress, Seinäjoki
Other members
Jari Eklund, Photographer, Tunkkari
Teemu Hirvilammi, Architect, Seinäjoki
Anni Järvelä, Musician, Kaustinen
Niina Kiprianoff, Musician, Kauhajoki
Jimmy Pulli, Visual Artist, Vaasa
Dennis Rundt, Author, Kristiinankaupunki
Contact
Office of Vaasa
Wolffintie 35 C
65200 Vaasa
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