The open discussion on Thursday, January 29 invites all visual artists to hear what the merger report means, what is currently happening, and what effects a possible merger could have.
Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9–10 a.m.
Location: remotely (Zoom), participation link
For whom: all visual artists and anyone interested in the topic
The discussion on the merger of visual artists' organizations will continue with a series of open morning coffee events throughout the spring of 2026. The remote events will be held via Zoom on January 29, March 12, April 23, and May 28 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The event is open to artists and anyone interested in the topic. You can participate in the discussion via this link. Welcome!
At the event on Thursday, January 29, Annukka Vähäsöyrinki, Director of the Artists' Association of Finland, will share the latest news on funding applications related to the possible merger. The event will be in Finnish, but you can also participate in the discussion and ask questions in English.
The Artists' Association of Finland has opened a feedback box where participants can anonymously submit topics they would like to see discussed at future meetings (link to the feedback box, Webropol survey).