Talk and Grow for Creatives: Panel Discussion

Panel discussion on the topic ”Artists as a Marginalised Group in Finnish Society”

will answer these and many other questions:

How can artists deal with social isolation?

Why does the Finnish art industry seem to be so closed and how to break through?

How can artists become more visible?

What is galleries' advice on how to get exhibited?

How to advocate for changes needed in the cultural sector?

Our panelists:

Anna Häkkinen is a member of Asbestos collective, and founding member of Asbestos ry. Anna has been working on curating, producing and managing the financing together with the other collective members. As a profession she is a dance artist, working as a performer and a dance teacher.

Larrie Griffis is a cultural producer at Luckan Helsinki, working with events, literature, and artistic collaborations. With a strong background in cultural projects and community engagement, Larrie is dedicated to creating spaces where artists and audiences can connect, share, and grow.

Veronika Kvitko is the Vice Chair of Helsinki International Artists’ Association ry. She works closely with beginner-stage artists, providing guidance for their professional growth with an environmentally friendly focus.

Our moderator:

Emma Clear has a background as a visual artist, advocacy worker and has been working with HIAA as Operational Manager since June 2025. Creating visual art and vital connection is what she is good at, and she advocates that disseminating helpful information to all creative practitioners is fundamental to a functioning and stronger arts and culture sector.

Stay after panel discussion for a networking session with panelists and participants.

And at 15:00 we finish the day with a singing performance.

If you wish to join workshops during the day, please check the link below for the detailed information and registration:

https://www.hiaa.info/upcoming-events#talk-and-grow-for-creatives-1

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