Regional Arts Council

The Arts Council of North Karelia is one of Taike’s regional expert bodies and is responsible for the region of North Karelia.

The arts council makes decisions regarding the awarding of Taike’s regional grants and grants for children’s culture to artists in the region of North Karelia. It also awards the annual North Karelia 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. Members of other state and regional arts councils, as well as outside experts, may also participate in the peer reviews of grant applications.

Arts Council of North Karelia 2021-22

Chairperson

Kai Paavilainen, Director, Actor, Joensuu

Other members

Reetta Gröhn-Soininen, Sculptor, Joensuu
Jari Lappalainen, Music Teacher, Joensuu
Tuomas Ollikainen, Visual Artist, Joensuu
Riitta Turunen, Textile Artist, Varistaipale
Ulla Vaarnamo, Author, Joensuu
Anna Venäläinen, Dance Artist, Joensuu

Presenting Officer

Hanna Susitaival, Special Advisor

Information

Tuija Kivilinna, Planning Officer

Arts Council of North Karelia 2019–20

Chairperson

Kai Paavilainen, Actor, Joensuu

Other members

Reetta Gröhn-Soininen, Sculptor, Joensuu
Reima Hirvonen, Visual Artist, Eno
Mari Kortelainen, Dancer, Outokumpu
Pentti Ojajärvi, Music Teacher, Kesälahti
Outi Särkikoski, Visual Artist, Joensuu
Kanerva Vaakanainen, Author, Ylämylly

Last modified: 15.01.2021