Panels

The Cultural Diversity Panel is an expert body comprising members of Taike’s art councils that evaluates applications for subsidies promoting cultural diversity and combating racism.

Cultural Diversity Panel 1.1.–31.12.2025

Members

Áile Aikio, Senior Researcher, Arts Council of Lapland
Yasmin Ahsanullah, Actress, Arts Council of Pirkanmaa
Minna Raskinen, Musician, Teacher, Arts Council of Southeast Finland
Niilo Rinne, Artist, Researcher, Arts Council of Satakunta
Omar Truco-Kallonen, Master of Arts, Lightning designer, National Council for Multidisciplinary Art
Darja Zaitsev, Exhibition Coordinator, Curator, Arts Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu

Presenting officer

Salla Mistola, Special Advisor

Information

Sini Paloheimo Voutilainen, Planning Officer

The Festival Panel is an expert body comprising members of Taike’s art councils that evaluates applications for festival grants.

Festival panel 1.1.–31.12.2025

Members

Jari Hoffrén, Lecturer in Cultural Production, Arts Council of Central Finland 
Anu Jormalainen, Photographer, Art journalist, Arts Council of Lapland
Veera Kolehmainen, Designer, Arts Council of South Savo
Benny Majabacka, Lecturer in Cultural Production, Arts Council of Varsinais-Suomi
Juri Nummelin, Non-fiction writer, Festival director, National Council for Audiovisual Art
Maiju Talvisto, FM, MuM, National Council for Music

Presenting officer

Katariina Kummala, Special Advisor

Information

Jenna Koistinen, Planning Officer

The Panel for Artist Residencies is an expert body of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) that evaluates applications for artist residencies (Operational subsidies for art forms).

The Panel for Artist Residencies 1.12.2024–31.12.2025

Members

Hertta Kiiski, Photographer, Arts Council of Varsinais-Suomi
Tuomas Korkalo, Visual artist, Arts Council of Lapland
Angelika Meusel, Theatre director, Arts Council of Satakunta

Presenting officer

Tuulikki Koskinen, Special Advisor

Information

Laura Pajunen, Planning Officer

The Panel for Children’s and Youth Culture is an expert body of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) that evaluates applications for project grants for children's and youth culture.

Panel for Children's and Youth Culture 1.1.2025-31.12.2025

Members

Paula Honkimäki, Actress, Arts Council of Central Finland
Liisa Kallio, Illustrator, National Council for Multidisciplinary Art
Joose Mikkonen, Actor, Arts Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu

Presenting officer

Ansa Aarnio, Special Advisor

Information

Tuire Tapanainen, Planning Officer

The Panel for Inclusion and Cultural Wellbeing is an expert body of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) that evaluates applications for subsidies for promoting inclusion and cultural wellbeing.

Panel for Inclusion and Cultural Wellbeing 1.1.–31.12.2025

Members

Asta Kihlman, Curator, Arts critic, National Council for Multidisciplinary Art
Anniina Kumpuniemi, Master for Arts (Dance), Managing director, National Council for the Performing Arts 
Kari Toiviainen, Theatre and media worker, Media artist, Arts Council of Central Finland 
Reijo Valta, Arts critic for comics, National Council for Multidisciplinary Art

Presenting officer

Isto Turpeinen, Special Advisor

Information

Eija Räsänen, Planning Officer

The Panel for “Percent for Art” Projects is an expert body of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) that evaluates applications for project grants for “Percent for Art” projects.

Panel for “Percent for Art” Projects 1.1.2023–31.12.2024

Members

Jouko Alapartanen, Visual Artist, Arts Council of Lapland
Marjut Kauppinen, Architect, Lightning Manager, National Council for Architecture and Design
Maija Kasvinen, Arts Advisor, Taiteen edistämiskeskus (until 22.9.2024)
Juha Rouhikoski, light artist, Art Council of Häme (from 23.9.2024)

Presenting officer

Antti Huntus, Special Advisor

Information

Nelli Sahlman, Planning Officer

The panel for special subsidies is an expert body of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) that evaluates applications for special subsidies for communities.

Panel for special subsidies 1.1.-31.12.2025

Members

Petteri Ikonen, Doctor of Arts, Director of Education, National Council for the Visual Arts
Tero Koistinen, MA, National Council for Audiovisual Art
Samu-Jussi Koski, Designer, Fashion Designer, National Council for Architecture and Design
Riina Kotilainen, Deputy Intendant, Arts Council of Varsinais-Suomi
Annika Mustonen, Executive Director, Musician, National Council for Music
Maria Pere, Actor, Arts Council of Satakunta

Presenting officer

Antti Huntus, Special Advisor

Information

Laura Pajunen, Planning Officer