When: 17.9. 2025 | 14:00–15:30
Where: Tekstin talo (Lintulahdenkatu 3, 00530 Helsinki)
How: onsite only (no streaming)
For whom: free for anyone upon registration
Did you know that in Finland there’s a State Art Commission (Valtion taideteostoimikunta), appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture, that is in charge of acquiring works of art for government properties and buildings in government use? Works are commissioned directly from artists and acquired through competitions and purchases. The Finnish National Gallery oversees the Commission. Acquisition decisions are made by a committee consisting of eight members, each in the term of office for three years.
On Wednesday, September 17th, Globe Art Point is organising a panel discussion exploring the processes behind acquiring public art in Finland. In addition to presenting the main state body responsible for public art acquisitions Valtion taideteostoimikunta, the discussion will also highlight other schemes and organisations that offer artists opportunities to participate in various competitions, enabling them to have their artworks displayed in public spaces across Finland or sold to private art collections.
Our panellists will be announced soon.
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT VIA FOLLOWING LINK: https://forms.office.com/e/QaeJutNr84