Tampere Cultural Network
The Tampere Cultural Network is aimed at communities that receive general grants for culture from the City of Tampere. The network provides a platform for diverse discussions on current topics relevant to cultural sector actors, such as networking and collaboration, funding, facilities, communications, and cultural policy.
The Tampere Cultural Network was established in December 2021. The network invites executive directors or persons responsible for operations (one representative per community) to participate in its meetings.
Representatives from the Tampere office of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland also take part in the activities.
The network follows safer space principles.
Network meetings
The network usually meets four times a year.
Upcoming events:
- September 2026
- November 2026
Past events:
- April 30, 2026, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Lielahti Manor, topic: regional cooperation in Pirkanmaa, 3:00–5:00 p.m., informal May Day picnic in the manor park
- February 12, 2026, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Nekala Cultural Center Nekalab, topic: facilities, 3:00–5:00 p.m., informal networking
- November 18, 2025, Tukkateatteri, topic: Twin Cities
- September 4, 2025, 1–3 p.m., Dance Theater MD, Hällä Stage, topic: Our international City
- May 27, 2025, 9–11 a.m., Sanataideyhdistys Yöstäjä, Main Library Metso, topic: Clarifying the network's objectives
- February 18, 2025, 9–12 a.m., Tukkateatteri, topic: EU funding
Planning group
The content of the network meetings is planned by a working group consisting of professionals from the cultural and arts sector. The list sets out the name of each member of the planning group, the organisation they represent, and the name of the general grant awarded to that organisation.
Chairperson
- Jouni Auramo, Pirkanmaan musiikkiopisto, General grants for cultural institutions
Vise-Chairperson
- Housana Alfashtaki, Lähi-idän naisten yhdistys ry, General grants for cultural minorities
Secretary
- Venla Moisala, Public Cultural Services, City of Tampere
Members
- Hanna-Liisa Onnela, Tampere-Seura, General grants for cultural and art communities
- Johanna Tohni, Tomaatteja! Tomaatteja! Stand-up Festival, General grants for festivals and large public events
- Katri Häti, Tukkateatteriyhdistys ry, General grants for organizations providing cultural leisure activities
- Keijo Svart, TamRoma ry, General grants for cultural minorities
- Kerttu Opus, Circus Company Opus ry, General grants for cultural and art communities
- Malú Magnée, Pispalan kulttuuriyhdistys / Hirvitalo, General grants for cultural and art communities
- Marianna Lehtinen, Public Cultural Services, City of Tampere
- Petri Seppä, Kulttuuriosuusjunta Uulu, General grants for cultural and art communities
- Taru Salonen, DesignOnTampere ry, General grants for cultural and art communities
- Tenho Nuutila, Viitapiiri ry, General grants for cultural and art communities
- Tiina Hursti, Pirkka-Hämeen kuvataiteilijat ry, General grants for organizations providing cultural leisure activities