Project title
Taiteen käytön ja hyvinvoinnin kehittämisohjelma
Description of initiative
For the five years, the aim of the completed development program was to create a broad and well-established funding base for activities that support the well-being through arts and to change the current structures and attitudes towards the activities. The goal was to use art as a natural part of everyday life.
Further information on the initiative
Themes: Culture and...
Individual well-being
Community well-being
Mental health
Physical health
Quality of social relations
Quality of services for specific groups
Keywords
well-being, mental health, national program, development program
Target group
Not targeted to a specific group
Cultural field
Other
Timeframe
2015
- 2019
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
Results: 11 county artists, 3.6 million euros in grants, more than 200 employed artists, 350,000 euros, 15 participating provinces, ministerial recommendations, influence on law, indicators, budgets, dozens of surveys, collaborators and surprising results. The programme has provided support and advice for initiating well-being activities in the arts and culture.