Central Organization for Finnish Culture and Arts Associations – KULTA ry

KULTA ry is a central organization for support and producer associations operating in the Finnish arts and culture industry. Its purpose is to advance the overall economic growth, operating conditions and social standing of the arts and culture industry.

We want to engage in productive collaboration with all industry actors.

KULTA ry:n graafinen elementti: Piiras. Suunnittelija: Jutta Kivilompolo.

Our mission

To increase society’s appreciation of the arts and culture, and to improve the industry’s economic operating conditions. Positive and influential collaboration!

Culture is the solution

The aim of KULTA's advocacy work is to ensure that

  1. the cultural sector grows, and
  2. culture, art and cultural heritage are part of everyone's everyday life.

In order to achieve these goals, it is essential

  1. to increase the cultural budget to one percent, and
  2. that culture and the arts address key challenges facing society.

News

KULTA ry:n graafinen kuosi. Suunnittelija: Jutta Kivilompolo.

Summary of KULTA’s Municipal and Regional Election Manifesto 2025

Read KULTA’s full manifesto for the 2025 Municipal and Regional Elections in Finnish here. Culture is a solution for the…

KULTA ry:n graafinen kuosi. Suunnittelija: Jutta Kivilompolo.

Summary of KULTA’s strategy 2024−2027

Strategy 2024−2027 of the Central Organization for Finnish Culture and Arts Associations KULTA ry – summary. See the full strategy…

KULTA ry:n graafinen kuosi. Suunnittelija: Jutta Kivilompolo.

Finnish Cultural Policy in Brief

A distinctive feature of Finnish cultural policy is the alliance of three key players: 1. We have exceptionally strong foundations,…

KULTA ry:n graafinen kuosi. Suunnittelija: Jutta Kivilompolo.

Culture is part of comprehensive security in Finland

Culture and arts associations and organizations work closely with the National Emergency Supply Agency. What is comprehensive security in Finland?…

KULTA ry:n kuvitusta. Moninaisia taiteeseen liittyviä elementtejä sekä herkkuja.

Influence the future of culture and the arts – arrange a Living Room Debate!

Could your living room be a culture salon? Organise a culture discussion together with your friends! The culture and arts…

KULTA ry:n graafinen kuosi. Suunnittelija: Jutta Kivilompolo.

European Green Deal meets cultural heritage

EU recommendations for Cultural Heritage Resilience New EU-report Strengthening Cultural Heritage Resilience for Climate Change includes 10 recommendations and 83…