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THE KONE FOUNDATION GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP, 2.9. 2020

THE KONE FOUNDATION GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP, 2.9. 2020

Have you been working on an exciting project but you are not entirely sure how to execute it? Do you have great ideas but you are struggling to navigate through the complex system of grant applications which are ultimately preventing you from sending them in? Or have you previously attempted to apply for funding but somehow ended up lost in translation? The Kone Foundation Grant Writing Workshop is a first in a series of workshops targeted at foreign-born arts and…

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Morning Coffee at G.A.P with Gerd Norrgård and Elizaveta Bomash

Morning Coffee at G.A.P with Gerd Norrgård and Elizaveta Bomash

August 18th, 2020 / 10-12:00 pm Join in and enjoy your morning coffee with us at G.A.P whilst listening to a presentation on a thesis research proposal of Elizaveta (Lisa) Bomash on Tuesday, 18th of August from 10 am to 12 pm.  Lisa’s thesis research proposal is exploring the impact of facilitated networking on the cultural field in Finland based on the Dörren programme study. The presentation will therefore start with an introduction of the networking project Dörren (organised by…

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G.A.P’s Migri Legal Clinic

G.A.P’s Migri Legal Clinic

Welcome to join G.A.P’s Migri Legal Clinic! In recent years, we have witnessed an increment on the cases of foreign-born artists and cultural workers struggling with the Finnish Immigration Service in order to obtain a suitable residence permit and remain in Finland. Despite being active members of the society (some of them with long and culturally valuable careers in Finland and abroad, and with stable sources of income) many of those applicants have been rejected by Migri, leaving them with…

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MORNING COFFEE WITH G.A.P & CIRCUSINFO FINLAND

MORNING COFFEE WITH G.A.P & CIRCUSINFO FINLAND

May 27th, 2020 / 10-11:30am Where can foreign-born circus artists find relevant information regarding living and working in Finland? Welcome to Morning coffee – an informal online event on Wednesday May 27th, from 10 to 11:30am. The event is hosted by Globe Art Point together with CircusInfo Finland, and the guest speakers are circus artists Amandine Doat and Simon Llewellyn. Please, click this link to register by Monday 25th at 2 pm. Nearer to the time you’ll receive a link to an…

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#StopHatredNow 2020

#StopHatredNow 2020

#StopHatredNow 2020 will take place in May, 11th to 15th! This year’s theme is NEW STANDARDS. There will be lots of interesting and free lectures, panels, discussions, speeches, workshops and much more! Globe Art Point has participated in the programme planning and our very own Kemê Pellicer and Sepideh Rahaa will be representing G.A.P on the first day of the festival, The Institutional Day: Redefining standards – CALL FOR ACTIONS! Be there or be square – make sure to pre-register by May…

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Artists’ taxation support group with Riikka Kuoppala

Artists’ taxation support group with Riikka Kuoppala

In this taxation support group, we will look into the practicalities of filing taxes for artists. The group is facilitated by Riikka Kuoppala and the meeting takes place twice, and is conducted online. Participants are encouraged to send their questions upon registration and to discuss their specific tax issues in the second session. The requirement for participation is attending both sessions. Examples of topics covered: – Differences in taxation for different kinds of artist income. – How to file different…

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TE Services’ informative event at G.A.P

TE Services’ informative event at G.A.P

TE Services at G.A.P – 26.2.2020, 1-3PM Welcome to an informative event organised by Globe Art Point and the TE services, aimed at foreign-born artists and cultural workers living in Finland. The purpose of the event is to share information regarding unemployment rights and issues considering foreign-born artists living in Finland. The event uses the results of a survey that was published in April 2019, in which artists and cultural workers had the opportunity to raise their questions and concerns…

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DOORS OPEN DAY – 14.2.2020

DOORS OPEN DAY – 14.2.2020

WELCOME TO DOORS OPEN DAY AT G.A.P! Do you want to know more about what we do? Would you like to share something with us? Or would you just want to come and mingle? During the event our members will introduce their associations and collectives; who they are, what they do, and what are their future plans.  Drop by our office at Malminkatu 5 (few minutes walking distance from Kamppi station) on 14th February any time from 1pm to 4pm!…

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What would you like to learn more about?

What would you like to learn more about?

Globe Art Point is committed to provide training and information for foreign born artists living in Finland. We do this through our workshops and online services, which include our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/globeartpoint We’re now asking our community to let us know which areas they’re most lacking information on. What would foreign artists living in Finland want to learn more about? And how would they prefer to receive this information? Please answer this survey to help us in providing you better…

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