Regional Arts Council
The Arts Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu is one of Taike’s regional expert bodies and is responsible for the region of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu.
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 Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. It also awards the annual Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu 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 Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu 2020–21
Chairperson
Marko Karvonen, Coordinator, Kajaani
Other members
Jaakko Heikkinen, Visual Artist, Suomussalmi
Mihkel Koldits, Choir Director, Oulu
Milla Korja, Dance Teacher, Oulu
Essi Kummu, Author, Oulu
Joose Mikkonen, Actor, Oulu
Vesa Ranta, Photographic Artist, Oulu
Dimitra Sidiropuolou-Salo, Musician, Oulu
Elina Vieru, Curator, Oulu
Presenting Officer
Arja-Liisa Räisänen, Special Advisor
Information
Antti Rundelin, Planning Officer
Arts Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu 2019–20
Chairperson
Petri Kauppinen, Dance Artist, Choreographer, Oulu
Deputy Chairperson
Alla Räisänen, Executive Director, Oulu
Other members
Marko Karvonen, Lecturer, Kajaani
Essi Kummu, Author, Oulu
Urho Kähkönen, Visual Artist, Kuhmo
Tapio Lappalainen, Composer, Haapajärvi
Joose Mikkonen, Actor, Oulu
Elina Vieru, Assistant, Oulu
Maria Viitasaari, Music Teacher, Oulu
