The open discussion on Wednesday, October 1 invites all visual artists to hear what the merger report means, what is currently happening, and what effects a possible merger could have. Come online to ask questions and share your views on the future of visual artists' organizations!
Time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Remote (Teams), link
To Whom: To all visual artists and anyone interested in the topic
The Artists' Association of Finland and its member associations are currently engaged in exploratory discussions about a possible merger. The discussion is based on Roadmap for the Potential Merger of Organisations in the Visual Arts Industry (English version in link), which was completed in the spring. The reason for this project has been the need to improve the status of visual artists and visual arts in society. At this stage, no organization has committed to integration.
The open discussion on Wednesday, October 1 invites all visual artists to hear what the merger report means, what is currently happening, and what effects a possible merger could have.
Come online to ask questions and share your views on the future of visual artists' organizations!
The event will be moderated by artist-coach Katriina Haikala. In addition to her work as a visual artist, Haikala has worked as a coach, expert, and lecturer in both the private and public sectors.
The languages of the event are Finnish and English. The presentations will be in Finnish, but the presentation materials will be available in English. In the discussion, comments and questions can be held in Finnish and English.
No advance registration is required for the event. The event is aimed specifically at visual artists who are members of the Artists' Association of Finland’s member unions, but it is open to anyone interested in the topic.
The event is organized by the Artists' Association of Finland.
Welcome!
Questions about the event?
Please contact:
Head of Communications Hanna Hannus
hanna.hannus@artists.fi
tel. 050 307 2127