Arts Funding Info Session (Restructuring of the arts councils)
KUVI, (formerly known as TAIKE) invites artists and arts professionals to a free online session in English about upcoming changes to how arts funding applications are reviewed and decided.
π Thursday 12 February 2026
β° 14:00β15:00 (online)
KUVI, the new Finnish Arts and Culture Agency, will change the way funding applications are evaluated from July 2026. This session explains clearly what is changing, why it matters, and what artists need to know.
βοΈ Join if you:
β’ Apply for arts funding now or plan to apply
β’ Want to understand how funding decisions are made
β’ Are curious about how artistsβ work is evaluated
β’ Might want to become an expert evaluator in the future
At the session, Henri Terho (Head of Arts and Culture Funding at KUVI) will explain:
β’ What will change in the review system
β’ How artist applications will be assessed in the future
β’ How new expert panels will be formed
β’ The timeline β what happens and when
π Register here: https://link.webropol.com/ep/Kuvi-infosession120226
Join directly here: Restructuring of arts councils: Status report on preparations (In English)
You can also send questions in advance through the form.
The webinar will be held in English.
A Finnish-language session takes place on Wednesday 11 February 2026, 10:00β11:00.
Please share this invitation with artists and colleagues who should know about these important changes!