FREELANCER GUIDE FOR IMMIGRANTS BY UKKO.FI “Finding work in Finland is not always easy or straigtforward, and the same applies to working itself. There are numerous ways of doing things and in order to make it, one must find Access to all the silent information out there. When you’re an immigrant dealing with Tax Administration, TE-office and Kela, this information might not always be directly at your reach. To make it easier for immigrants to find their way in…
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AFTERTHOUGHTS ON THE LEAP EVENT Student ambassador Homa interviews Daniel Malpica, Dash Che and Gesa Piper, reflecting on “The Leap”, an event held in February 2024. Daniel Malpica, Dash Che and Gesa Piper reflect together on the Leap event that discussed the legal aspects of immigration issues and the working realities of foreign-born artists in Finland. It was organised through Teak’s international alumni network (TIAN) in collaboration with Globe Art Point with support of Teak’s Alumni Association and the student ambassadors. The event…
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GENERAL TAXATION INFO WORKSHOPS WITH RIIKKA KUOPPALA DATE: 26.3. & 2.4. 2024 TIME: 16:00-18:00 PLACE: Globe Art Point (Malminkatu 5, 00100 Helsinki) LANGUAGE: English NUMBER OF SEATS: 15 REGISTRATION: Until fully booked Globe Art Point is organising TWO IDENTICAL taxation workshops focused on general taxation matters. More specifically, we will look into the practicalities of filing taxes for artists and creatives. The workshops take place on 26th of March and 2nd of April at Globe Art Point. The workshops…
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G.A.P GOES GALLERIES WITH FRAME CONTEMPORARY ART FINLAND Date: 28.2. 2024 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 Locations: Frame Contemporary Art Finland, Töölönkatu 11 A, 00100 Helsinki G.A.P Goes Galleries is an event concept designed to connect professional creatives with art spaces, cultural organisations, and art institutions. This event directly addresses the expressed needs of our members and community, who have indicated a lack of connections and opportunities to meet and form collaborations. G.A.P Goes Galleries provides a low-threshold platform for…
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ARTIVAL TALKS: ART, MOBILITY AND MIGRATION When: Thursday 26 October, 17:00 – 18:30 (UTC+3) Where: The library of Nordic Culture Point, Kaisaniemenkatu 9, 00100 Helsinki / Online Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking ARTIVAL Talk that explores the intricate relationship between Art, Mobility, and Migration. Delve into the multifaceted ways in which these three interconnected concepts intersect and shape our understanding of the contemporary art field in the Nordic region. From exploring the stories of migrants and refugees…
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ARTIVAL TALKS: CURATING ACROSS CULTURES Time: 28.9.2023, 17.00 – 18.30 EET Address: online on Zoom Language: English In this thought-provoking ARTIVAL Talk, we delve into the realm of curating across cultures, exploring the dynamic interplay between cultural diversity and representation in the Nordic art field. We explore the challenges faced by institutions in curating exhibitions and programmes that accurately reflect the diverse range of voices, perspectives, and artistic expressions present in contemporary society. By recognizing the need for inclusivity…
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STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE NEW GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME Globe Art Point strongly opposes the new government programme introduced by the incoming administration in Finland, particularly regarding the proposed reforms in immigration and social security policies. These changes pose significant threats to the values of cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion the association strives to promote, and if put in use, they will have detrimental effects on the Finnish arts and culture sector with the foreign-born artists, cultural workers, and entrepreneurs…
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GAP ART SUMMIT NORDIC PROGRAMME 15.-16. 3. 2022 1 DAY / WEDNESDAY / 15.3. 23 8:30 – 9:30 Registration / Morning coffee 9:30 – 9:45 Opening words by the Master of Ceremony Kemê Welcome speeches by Larrie Griffis from Luckan Helsingfors, the chairperson of Globe Art Point Alexandr Foy, and the curator of ARTIVAL Nicol Savinetti. 9:45 – 11:15 Keynote: Culture Without Borders Government representatives set up the scene for the conference by presenting the latest reports and general information reflecting…
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GENERAL TAXATION INFO WORKSHOPS DATE: 29.3. & 5.4. 2023 TIME: 16:00-18:00 PLACE: Globe Art Point, Malminkatu 5, 00100 Helsinki LANGUAGE: English REGISTRATION: Open now (scroll down)- until fully booked There are two IDENTICAL taxation workshops happening at Globe Art Point this year. In these workshops, we will look into the practicalities of filing taxes for artists and creatives. The workshops are facilitated by Riikka Kuoppala, free of charge, however, registration is required. EXAMPLES OF TOPICS COVERED – Differences in…
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