Creative Industries and the Arts
This research area examines the arts and cultural sectors, their development, the conditions in which artists and other cultural professionals work, and policies relating to the arts and artistic practice.
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Ongoing research
Diversity and equity in arts and culture
Cupore’s research frequently addresses issues of diversity and equality in the arts and culture sector. The Ministry’s Working Group for Cultural Policy, Immigrants and Promotion of Cultural Diversity (2021), and the subsequent Ministry’s Action Plan to Promote Diversity in the Arts and Culture Sector (2023) proposed that Cupore begin regular reporting on these topics.
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Ongoing research
As an artist in Finland
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Ongoing research
Oulu2026 evaluation research
Oulu will be European Capital of Culture in 2026 along with 39 other municipalities from Northern Finland. Oulu2026 is a long-term, culture-based urban development project, the aim of which is cultural climate change. The purpose of the project of the Oulu2026 project is to create and bring culture, wellbeing, and vitality to our Northern region.
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Ongoing research
The Arts and Culture Barometer
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Assessment of the Impact of the Luova Verkko Coordination Project
The study conducted by Cupore assessed how the Luova Verkko coordination project, implemented by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland and funded by the ESF+, succeeded in developing the operating conditions of small and medium-sized actors in the arts, culture, and creative sectors in relation to the ESF+ funding instrument.
