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Regional grants and prizes to be processed on basis of new regional division

The Finnish Arts and Culture Agency has decided on a new regional division regarding regional art grants and regional art prizes. In the future, these will be awarded on the basis of six regions: Northern Region, Eastern Region, Central Region, Western Region, Southern Region and the Capital Region.

Artist, is freedom of the arts realised in your work? Respond to the new Arts and Culture Barometer survey

What does freedom of the arts look like right now? Artist, respond to the new Arts and Culture Barometer survey

Arts and Culture Barometer 2025 now also in English

The theme of the latest Arts and Culture Barometer is the international activities of artists. The report that was published in spring is now available also in English.

Awarded grants and subsidies

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Published 2.7.2026

Artist grants for photographic art 2027

The National Council for the Visual Arts has awarded artist grants beginning in 2027. Artist grants were awarded to 12 artists out of 139 who applied.

Awarded support

Published 2.7.2026

Artist grants for theatre 2027

The National Council for the Performing Arts has awarded artist grants beginning in 2027. Artist grants were awarded to 35 artists out of 264 who applied.

Awarded support

Published 2.7.2026

Artist grants for dance 2027

The National Council for the Performing Arts has awarded artist grants beginning in 2027. Artist grants were awarded to 17 artists out of 183 who applied.

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Webinar: Supplementary artist pension (in English)

The Finnish Arts and Culture Agency will host a webinar on applying for supplementary artist pension using the new application system on Tuesday 6 October starting at 11am. The application period for supplementary artist pension is 1 October to 2 November 2026.

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Webinar: General Grants for Communities (in English)

The Finnish Arts and Culture Agency will host a webinar in English on applying for general grants for communities on Wednesday 7 October starting at 2pm. The webinar will go through the principles behind the call for applications and offer tips on how to apply.

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