Kettuki Association

Kettuki – Equal Art & Studio Network & Promotion of Interests

Kettuki is Finland’s nationwide studio network for artists from outside the mainstream art world. Kettuki association was founded in 2002. The association consist of artists, art experts, professionals and over 20 organizations in the field of art, culture and social services. Kettuki is the founder and coordinator of NOA Nordic Outsider Art network. Kettuki’s main goal is equality in art. Kettuki network aims to improve opportunities for people in need of additional support to study and practice art in both professional and recreational contexts.

Kettuki

Defends the rights of artists from outside the mainstream art world

Supports professionals in ethically sustainable art activities

Increases the diversity of art and culture

Maintains a Finnish national network of art studios

Arranges yearly network seminars

Organizes art exhibitions and art projects

Nominates the Kettuki Artist of the Year annually

Provides information on projects and activities in the field

Maintains Kettuki Art Collection

Maintains a register of Finnish artists, works and art studios from outside the mainstream artworld.
kettukintaiteilijamatrikkeli.fi

Produces publications
e.g. Equality in Art – good questions and best practices. Minna Haveri and Päivi Lilja. Kettuki 2022. ISBN 978-952-69999-3-7 (pdf). ISBN 978-952-69999-2-0 (softcover)

Runs Atelier K in Hämeenlinna

Kettuki’s art collection, library and office are located at Art Barracks (Taidekasarmi), in Hämeenlinna, Finland.