Compensations for artists from OKM and foundations / spring 2020

Good news from the OKM ministry and from some foundations – SKR, Svenska Kulturfonden, Jane ja Aatos Erkon säätiö, Saastamoisen Säätiö, Wihuri. In all they’ll put 1,5 million euros to support the artists who lost their income this spring, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
It will be possible to apply in April, more infos coming soon.
See link (unfortunately only in Finnish): https://www.taike.fi/fi/uutinen/-/news/1307164
In the meantime, for the ministry to collect the correct information, you can participate to Globe Art Point survey, before 25.3.2020:

And here there is another survey, from Kone Foundation, about how the pandemic affects art and research: https://www.lyyti.fi/questions/151ed62d35

Catalysti is continuing its activities online, stay tuned!

“2084” exhibition concept, by Anne Klontz

Drawing inspiration from George Orwell’s book 1984, the exhibition will aim to explore the question of how power can be explored as a future. Orwell’s novel narrates an imagined future in which society was controlled by the government leader known as Big Brother and the Thought Police. While the story was written in 1949, 35 years prior to 1984, the fictitious subject matter of the book was forward-thinking and it has, in many ways, become reality; think of today’s use of surveillance cameras, algorithms and fake news. However, despite the dire tone of the story, notions of love and activism were also present as integral forms of power.

The exhibition “2084” will explore these contrasts and be developed collectively with Catalysti artists through which we discuss, share, read, analyze and think about what power in the future could look like, sound like, and feel like together. Can we think beyond the contemporary forms of power, i.e., institutional power, physical or psychological power, to predict what the future will hold for us?

About the curator

Anne Klontz (USA/Sweden, 1978) is the Head of Exhibitions at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, Sweden where she manages the production of the annual degree exhibition. During 2019, she was the Assistant Curator of Momentum10–The Emotional Exhibition in Moss, Norway and was mentioned as one of 19 women defining the Scandinavian art scene. A selection of previous exhibitions she has curated include: “Forms of Seduction” (Stockholm, 2008); “The Quantum Police” (Brussels, London, Stockholm, 2010-2011); and “UnTied Notions” (Stockholm, 2012). Anne Klontz has a dual master’s degree in International Curating Management and Culture and Media Production.

Open call for a curator: results

Catalysti exhibition committee selected a curator for the group exhibition in Cable Factory, in autumn 2020: Anne Klontz, Head of Exhibitions at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design, Stockholm.

Catalysti got 8 proposals from 3 countries, all of high level and interest. We are vey excited to start this collaboration with Anne! More infos to come soon.

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New print studio in Vallila!

Vargas Print Studio’s facilities are fully equipped and have new workshops coming up! Visit this amazing print studio in Vallila and meet Rita who can help you with your project.
 
 
 
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SHORT COURSES
Brush up your skills or try something new. Small groups allow for personal tuition and an enjoyable, productive workshop. A visit to the studio could help you to decide what you might like to do. Please call for a chat or to make an appointment.
 
 
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Basic materials are included; there will be a small extra charge for specialist materials used, payable on the day. Vargas Print Studio has the right to cancel courses. If this happens, a full refund will be given. If you need to cancel your place on a course and you give at least 7 working days notice, you will be offered a full refund in the form of a credit note, valid for one year, which can be used in payment towards another course. Unfortunately, Vargas is unable to offer refunds if the period of notice given is less than 7 working days. If Vargas does not provide the course you are looking for, or if a course is fully booked, do get in touch and Vargas can discuss alternative ways of meeting your requirements.
 
 
OTHER SERVICES
Vargas is the most comprehensive artist-run workshop in Helsinki that offers access to equipment and resources for silkscreen printing, relief and intaglio in the same area. Vargas supports beginners, professionals, & semi-professional artists, focusing on the artistic integrity of your printmaking. Under daily fee, Vargas Print Studio is for competent printmakers who feel able to pursue individual projects under their own steam. You may have attended one of Vargas courses or you may have trained elsewhere. Vargas provides one-day a week technical advice and support and can always be contacted by phone. Vargas offers also one-to-one tuition. 

 

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City of Kotka is looking for artists for a project in 2021

Tomi Purovaara, City of Kotka, is looking for artists for a project in 2021:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW LIGHT AND SOUND ART

Are you interested in working together to implement a new cultural winter event in Kotka in Jan-Feb 2021 with the main focus in light and sound art?

We are now starting the planning and are looking for makers and partners. The event will take place both outdoors in public spaces as well as indoors. The event’s main organizer is the cultural office of the City of Kotka.

Please send us your thoughts/proposals for light and sound art content latest in 26.2.2020 with attachments of your working plan, budget estimation and CV.

Please send your proposal (and ask for more information):