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Within visual arts in Finland, the structures for working and distribution have often been found to be weaker than in other art fields. In 2022, Center for Cultural Policy Research Cupore will carry out a study that aims to provide a general view of the visual arts field and its development. The study includes visual arts, photography, media art, illustration and cartoon.
The study approaches visual arts from a systemic perspective. The actors and their functions are understood as interactive and interdependent networks that are broad, multifaceted and constantly changing. These networks are connected to other societal sectors. In this way, the vitality of the visual arts system is a part of the cultural, societal and economic development of the society.
The study is conducted by senior researchers Maria Hirvi-Ijäs, Sari Karttunen and Sakarias Sokka and researchers Vappu Renko and Emmi Lahtinen.
Project researchers
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Sakarias Sokka Senior Researcher, DSocSc, MA, Docent in Cultural Policy +358 50 387 2728 sakarias.sokka@cupore.fi Profile -
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Maria Hirvi-Ijäs Senior Researcher, PhD, Associate Professor in Contemporary Art +358 50 463 5575 maria.hirvi-ijas@cupore.fi Profile -
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Ongoing research
Infrastructure as a Success Factor in the Visual Arts
The research on art and art policy aspects has shown that the infrastructure for artistic work within the visual arts is significantly weaker than in many other art fields. This is also reflected in the working conditions of professional artists. Total income for professionals in the visual arts is lower, and job well-being is worse than in many other art sectors. To ensure that the sector remains viable and that consumers can continue to access the services of the visual arts, the sectors infrastructures must be developed sustainably, taking into account the needs of professional artists. The development project "Infrastructure as a Success Factor in the Visual Arts" addresses this developmental need. Success here refers to enabling professional artists to work and grow in their profession in the long term.
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Ongoing research
Artists’ Social and Psychological Well-being at Work
Cupore is participating in a subproject focusing on the arts, culture and events sectors in the Mental Health Toolkit project coordinated by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in 2023–2025.