SURVIVAL TOOLS (FOR ARTISTS AND ORGANISATIONS) IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL CUTS
Up until recently, the situation in Finland has been relatively favourable for creative professionals, with multiple streams of funding available through foundations, each tailored to different art fields and genres. However, due to the country’s current economic instability, the Finnish government is proposing unprecedented cuts in the funding for culture. These cuts are disproportionate and short-sighted and will strike at the very foundations and framework of Finnish cultural life. In response to these cuts, artists will need to become more resourceful to secure financial support for their artistic practices. Relying solely on public funding is neither practical nor sustainable, and we will soon witness a growing divide among creative professionals.
In light of this, Post Theatre Collective and Globe Art Point are launching a series of lectures and workshops aimed at exploring diverse funding systems for arts and culture professionals. The series will kick off on 27 November with an information session on how to seek sponsorship from private individuals and companies. The second session will focus on European funding opportunities, highlighting initiatives such as Creative Europe and the New European Bauhaus. The final session will feature speakers from Nordic Culture Point and the Nordic Culture Fund, offering insights into Nordic funding options.
These sessions will be conducted in English and are free of charge with registration. Some will take place at Post Theatre Collective’s premises in Kallio, while others will be hosted by Globe Art Point in Kamppi. A remote option will be available for those outside the capital region or unable to attend in person. Please note that remote participation will allow attendees to listen to the event content but will not include the option to comment or ask questions to the speakers.
Creative Europe Workshop
When: 25.3.2025
Time: 14.00 – 16.00
Where: Globe Art Point (Malminkatu 5, Helsinki)
How: Free upon registration. The form opens on 1.3.
Creative Europe is EU’s funding programme that offers organisations and professionals in the cultural and creative sectors opportunities for European cooperation.
In this workshop organized by Creative Europe Desk Finland you will
- get a short introduction into the possibilities of the support for European cooperation projects and develop your international project ideas together with other participants. (1h)
- get an overview of the of the application process and get to ask questions regarding the technical details of your own possible Creative Europe application for the Cooperation projects 2025 call. (1h)
You can join either one or both of the sessions.
REGISTER through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/wfyN0eLAU1
The aim of the European cooperation projects is to support organisations in the cultural and creative sectors of all sizes and from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross-sectoral activities. Calls are organized annually.
The 2025 call is open between 10.12.2024 and 13.5.2025.
Further info about the call: https://culture.ec.europa.eu/news/2025-creative-europe-call-for-european-cooperation-projects-open
Creative Europe / Culture at the European Commission’s website: https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/creative-europe-culture-strand
Contact Creative Europe Desk Finland for more information: https://www.oph.fi/en/education-development-and-internationalisation/funding-internationalisation/creative-europe