New Theatre Helsinki Pop Up 2023 is looking for new or existing artistic works and performances. The Pop Up will take place in Helsinki, at the Nicken Stage of Svenska Teatern. from 18th of February to 11th of March 2023.
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The aim of the New Theatre Helsinki Pop Up is to create a platform for intercultural encounters in the performing arts context. The artistic showcase will make room for new narratives about being a citizen of Finland. The open call welcomes any forms of multilingual and/or intercultural performances and other art activities with/for art makers and audiences of diverse backgrounds.
Professional groups or artists who operate or receive funding from Finland can apply.
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New Theatre Helsinki Pop Up will provide the selected works with:
The application period ends on May 31, 2022. The aim is to make selections before the summer holidays in June. The decisions about the open call selections are made by the New Theatre Helsinki team.
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In addition to the selected performance, the Pop Up will include workshops, concert(s), and seminars as a part of the program. The open call for the additional program will be published in autumn 2022. Stay tuned!
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More information: Anita Parri, New Theatre Helsinki, Project manager
Open Call For Applications: Catalystiโs Peer-Led Mentoring Programme 2022
The Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists is seeking members interested in peer-led mentoring to participate in a free mentoring programme in 2022. The application is open to all members of Catalysti (or non-members who would like to join) at any stage of their career who feel they would benefit from expanding their professional networks and are motivated to improve different areas of their artistic career. The mentoring programme is based on peer-to-peer discussions in small groups but also includes three guided seminars.
The application deadline for the programme is May 29 2022. Simply write a letter of intention to the project coordinator, .
No application will be denied, all will be accepted if interested in the programme!
Purpose and objective
The purpose of Catalystiโs Peer-Led Mentoring Programme is to provide support to artists in developing their professional identity and to provide an opportunity to reflect on their work with colleagues. The cooperation is based on mutual dialogue and sharing of knowledge – from artist, to artist. The aim is to strengthen the participants’ identity as artists, and to share experiences and knowledge from different career stages. What can be included in an artist’s career, and how to progress or develop as an artist in a changing world?
Participation in a peer-led mentoring programme supports the artist professionally, improves job satisfaction and opens up new perspectives on the artist’s work. In general, peer-led mentoring increases coherence and knowledge within the visual arts sector. Developing personal skills also improves artists’ livelihood opportunities by raising awareness of good practices and career pitfalls.
2022 marks the inauguration of the project, and will set the framework towards establishing the programme for years to come.
Participants and programme description
All artists will be selected for the Peer-Led Mentoring Programme, which will then be divided into smaller groups of 3-5 people. The programme will be based on equal work between the small groups and the group as a whole, so that everyone is both mentoring and mentored. Some of the meetings, talks, or lectures in the process will be open to other members of the association. The duration of the mentoring process for participants will be approximately nine months (June 2022 – March 2023). The final content of the mentoring programme will be built up during the process according to the wishes and needs of the participating artists.
Participation in the programme will require a commitment both to work in small groups and to participate in joint meetings with the whole group. Participants are also expected to be willing to share their experiences in the mentoring programme meetings. The meetings will be both in person and online. This will facilitate participation from outside the capital region and from outside Finland, if needed.
Who can apply
Anyone who is a member of Catalysti as well as folks who would like to join. Mentoring allows for the exchange of knowledge within the sector, both from experienced artists to newcomers and vice versa. The mentoring programme is not a one-way exchange of knowledge, but aims at reciprocity. Participation in the programme does not require an ongoing project, a finished project, nor does it aim to produce works or an exhibition.
Structure of the programme
In addition, where possible, joint (open) lectures, webinars, etc. depending on the interests of the group. The programme is in collaboration with the Association of Finnish Sculptors and the Association of Photographic Artists. All participants of the sister programms will come together for one seminar day in September.
Materials and support
In addition to the group meetings, the possibility of discussion with the facilitator throughout the process; jointly defined lectures, presentations, webinars, material bank, etc.
Language
Training sessions and mentoring meetings will be conducted in English. If necessary and possible, a small group of participants can also be set up in Swedish or Finnish.
Timeline
Frist or second week of June the programme starts with small groups meetings with the programs coordinator. Meetings and seminars commence, and programme ends in the first week of March 2023.
The application deadline for the programme is May 29 2022.
To apply, or for more information on the programme or the application, simply write a letter of intention to the project coordinator, .
Mail your artwork to B-Galleria to be part of the Mail Art Exhibition from 2-19.6.2022.
Application Deadline: 27.5.2022
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No charge for applying.
No medium restrictions.
No sales and return of works.
No jury.
Maximum size of work is A4.
How to apply:
Mail your work to Aninkaistenkatu 5, Turku, Finland
B-GALLERIA is an artist-run, non-profit contemporary art space in the center of Turku, Finland. The main function of B is to offer a space for different kinds of contemporary art projects and exhibitions while being an easily approachable place for the audience to experience and get acquainted with contemporary art in different forms.
For more information, inquire from: +358 (0) 44 284 5381 or
B-GALLERIA website: https://bgalleria.net/
Catalysti is invited by the city of Helsinki to be part of ๐๐ฆ๐ท๐ช๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ – ๐ด๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ (๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ถ๐ต ๐๐ญ๐ขฬ๐ท๐ขฬ๐ต), a COVID-19 recovery project that the city has recently received separate funding for. The project wishes to rejuvenate downtown Helsinki by re-introducing its urban landscape. The main goal is to attract Helsinki residents back to the city center with a series of cultural events and happenings that will take place from June to August this summer. Meanwhile, the project offers to support and provide opportunities for Helsinki-based freelance creative workers in the art and culture scene.
1. Brief proposals of performance/ happening/ installation/ live art/ dance/ concert, etc. that do not require complicated set-ups, outdoor-friendly, and are interactive. The events can be nomad, using the streets, parks, and squares of the city center work as stages.
2. Freelance creative workers: artists/ performers/ working group based in Helsinki.
3. Proposals that align with the requirements of the ๐๐ฆ๐ท๐ช๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ – ๐ด๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ (๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ถ๐ต ๐๐ญ๐ขฬ๐ท๐ขฬ๐ต) project.
4. A draft proposal shall be submitted by 4.5.2022. The applicants will be informed of the results on 6.5.2022 and they are required to send a more detailed proposal by 13.2.2022.
๐๐ฆ๐ท๐ช๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ – ๐ด๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ (๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ถ๐ต ๐๐ญ๐ขฬ๐ท๐ขฬ๐ต) will take place on a number of streets, public squares, parks, outdoor spaces, as well as public transportation stations in Helsinki. The main event of this project titled Summer Street (Kesรคkatu) continues to its second year and will take on a lighter version this time featuring light construction of kidsโ playground, street furniture, and multi-purpose podiums for people to hang out or and artists to perform, as well as greenery in the surroundings. The project involves regular Thursdays programs, kids-friendly program Children Sundays, small happenings during Juhannus, and ends with Ticket to Ride, pop-up interventions at public transport stations, and stops.
2. Korkeavuorenkatu & Design Museum Square – terraces, a small podium, and pedestrian zones.
3. Kasarmikatu
4. Erottajankatu – one lane in use, wider street space.
๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ:
4.6 Opening Day
8.6-25.8 Thursdays programs: general programs that take place at different locations (summer streets, Kauppatori, squares, Espa Stage, or other suggested venues.)
26.-6 – 7.8 Children Sundays: recurring kids-friendly programs.
26.6 Small happenings for Juhannus
11.8 Ticket to Ride: performances at metro stations and tram stops to welcome people back to school/ work.
๐๐๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ๐:
1. Children Sundays: 2500 – 3000 euros.
2. Program per week: Site-specific, rotating, recurring on week/ month level: 4000-8000 euros.
Catalsyti will be in charge of invoicing the city and paying the artists.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ง๐ผ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐:
1. Please write us an email with a draft plan or brief ideas for your proposal (max 2 A4 pages) at . Please make sure to include: working group components, the schedule of the proposal, the location of your preference, and in which category (Thursdays programs, Childrenโs Weekends, or others) you wish to take part.
2. The application deadline is 4.5.2022.
3. The selection will be handled by Catalsyti artistic directors and the city of Helsinki.
4. The result is announced on 6.5.2022.
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Catalysti is an association that strives to combat inequality within the contemporary art field. We encourage applications from candidates of varied ages, genders, and linguistic, cultural, or other minorities. If you belong to any of these groups, please feel free to indicate this in your application. All information is processed confidentially.
Please donโt hesitate to contact us at if you have any questions about the application.
