The Arts Council of Uusimaa is one of Taike’s regional expert bodies and is responsible for the region of Uusimaa.
The arts council makes decisions regarding the awarding of Taike’s regional grants to artists in the region of Uusimaa. It also awards the annual Uusimaa Art Prize.
Arts Council of Uusimaa 2023–2024
Chairperson
Lotta Nevalainen, acting executive director, head of international affairs, Helsinki
Deputy chairperson
Pasi Rauhala, media artist, Lohja
Other members
Tatu Ahlroos, interior architect, Helsinki
Terhi Kokkonen, musician, Helsinki
Ilari Kähönen, visual artist, Helsinki
Piia Lääveri, production manager, Helsinki
Ahmed Mohamed Kakoyi, musician, producer, Espoo
Sami Nieminen, MA (Theatre and Drama), Helsinki
Outi Rousu, producer, Porvoo
Pia Sirén, MVA, Loviisa
Aino Tenkanen, composer, MMus, Hyvinkää
Mika Wickström, writer, Helsinki
Presenting Officer
Tuulikki Koskinen, Special Advisor
Information
Tuire Tapanainen, Planning Officer
Helena Laahanen, Planning Officer
Arts Council of Uusimaa 2021–22
Chairperson
Ville Suhonen, Film Director, Otalampi
Other members
Vesa-Petteri Asikainen, MA (Theatre), Helsinki
Georg Grotenfelt, Film Director, Architect, Helsinki
Karri Miettinen, Rap Artist, Author, Helsinki
Lotta Nevalainen, Head of International Development, Helsinki
Riitta Paakki, Jazz Musician, Teacher, Helsinki
Pasi Rauhala, Visual Artist, Lohja
Katriina Rosavaara, Visual Artist, Helsinki
Anne Vasko, Illustrator, Author of Children’s Books, Hyvinkää
Matthew Whittall, Composer, Helsinki
Sinikka Vuola, Author, Helsinki
Denise Ziegler, Visual Artist, Helsinki
