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State Indemnities for Art Exhibition State guarantees help promote the organisation of major exhibitions so that museums do not need to incur the cost of insurance. The state indemnity system also applies to historical and other cultural exhibitio...

Prohibition to seize exhibition items The purpose of the prohibition against seizure is to promote the organisation of important exhibitions in such a way that the return of items can be guaranteed. Upon application, the Ministry of Education and ...

Communicating with the Ministry of Education and Culture On this page you will find information about how the Ministry deals with the matters filed with us and how you can communicate with us. How we process matters To file a matter with the Minis...

16.4.2026 | Finland will refrain from participating in the Venice Biennale at the political level if Russia takes part in the Art Exhibition. Participation will be maintained at the level of public officials. Finland emphasises its backing of Ukraine and its commitment to European cooperation.

31.3.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from 29 to 31 March. In Lviv, she took part, at Ukraine’s invitation, in a meeting on culture that examined the state of Ukrainian culture, the protection of cultural heritage and international cooperation including practical support measures. During the visit the Minister held one-to-one discussions with Deputy Prime Minister ...

15.1.2026 | The European Capital of Culture year in Oulu begins with a three-day Opening Festival starting on Friday, 16 January. The programme features nearly 200 events, offering a diverse range of experiences – most of them free of charge and open to people of all ages. Throughout the year, Oulu will be alive with cultural events, performances and exhibitions.

27.11.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit New York from 1 to 4 December to strengthen partnerships between Finland and the United States in culture and the creative industries, with a special focus on visual arts.

6.5.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit Venice on 7–9 May. The Minister will open the exhibitions at the Pavilion of Finland and the Nordic Pavilion on 8 May.

22.9.2025 | The Ministry of Education and Culture’s proportion of the 2026 budget proposal is EUR 8.9 billion, which is some EUR 4.4 million more than in the 2025 Budget. Despite continued pressure on general government finances, the proposal maintains investment in education, research and competence.

6.7.2023 | State Indemnity for Art Exhibitions Guide for applicants State Indemnity Board 31 October 2019, updated 2023 2 CONTENTS CONTENTS .........................................................................................................................

12.4.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will travel to Italy to attend the opening of the Finnish exhibition at the Venice Art Biennale on Wednesday 17 April. The Minister will also visit the Pavilions of the Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Ukraine, the United States and Iceland, among other things.

Taidenäyttelyiden valtiontakuu Valtiontakuun tarkoituksena on edistää merkittävien näyttelyiden järjestämistä siten, että se vapauttaa museon vakuutusten aiheuttamista kustannuksista. Valtiontakuujärjestelmää sovelletaan taidenäyttelyiden lisäksi ...

Statsgaranti för konstutställningar Syftet med statsgarantin är att främja ordnandet av viktiga utställningar genom att statsgarantin befriar museet från de kostnader som försäkringar medför. Förfarandet gäller förutom konstutställningar också his...

12.1.2021 | The working group that prepared the Architectural Policy Programme has considered how the Finnish architecture and built environment will be able to respond to the great societal challenges. Climate change, population ageing, urbanisation, new technologies and internationalisation are challenges, but they can also be seen as opportunities. The aims of the programme include more flexible use of buildin...

Economic copyright On the basis of the authors’ economic copyright, it is possible for authors to agree on the use of their works and obtain compensation for the use. The authors decide whether copies (reproductions) of their works may be produced...

Näyttelyesineiden takavarikointikielto Takavarikointikiellon tarkoituksena on edistää merkittävien näyttelyiden järjestämistä siten, että esineiden palauttaminen lainaksiantajalle voidaan taata. Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö voi hakemuksesta kiel...

26.10.2021 | The Artists’ Association of Lapland was a scholarship recipient of the Barents Scholarship for Cultural Cooperation. The scholarship amounts to EUR 10,000. The Barents Scholarships for Cultural Cooperation were awarded on Tuesday 26 October in Tromsø, Norway. Four scholarships were awarded.

Förbud mot beslag av utställningsföremål Syftet med förbudet mot beslag av vissa utställningsföremål är att främja ordnandet av betydande utställningar genom att kunna garantera den som lånat ut föremålen till utställningen att dessa returneras. U...

21.4.2022 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen is currently visiting the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. On Wednesday 20 April, Minister Kurvinen opened the Pavilion Finland which premieres Pilvi Takala’s video installation Close Watch.

23.1.2017 | Translation DECREE ON STATE INDEMNITY FOR ART EXHIBITIONS (445/1986) (Amendments up to 528/2009) Section 1 In the implementation of the Act on State Indemnity for Exhibitions (411/1986), the Ministry of Education shall be assisted by the State Ind...