SUPPORT FINNISH ART – NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
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The Finnish Art Society supports the art of the future and now invites those who wish to leave a lasting mark on Finnish art history. The 180-year-old society aims to support Finnish art and its future creators for centuries to come. Art makes an impact only through the creation of new art – and through making that possible.
EXPLORE OUR WORK
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The 180-year-old Finnish Art Society has been a cornerstone in building the Finnish art scene. We currently support artists with approximately €500,000 annually through grants, awards, and exhibition subsidies.
We act as an expert and reliable patron of the visual arts. Our decision-making is transparent and grounded in established practices. Our endowment is managed responsibly in collaboration with wealth management experts, and its performance is actively monitored.
We keep administrative costs low to ensure funds are directed toward supporting the arts. Decisions regarding grants and awards are made by juries composed of distinguished experts. We support artists based on the quality of their work.
Through a major gift, it is possible to become part of Finnish art history—for example, through a named fund or award. A single donation can support art annually—in practice, indefinitely.
SUPPORT FINNISH ART
Photo: Jakob Ljungqvist, Students from the Finnish Art Society's Painting Studio at the Ateneum, 1899
Over the past 25 years, the Finnish Art Society has achieved concrete results:
3 000+
ARTISTS SUPPORTED
3 095
ARTWORKS PURCHASED FOR THE ART LOTTERY
260 380
EXHIBITION VISITORS REACHED
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YOUR DONATION MAKES THIS POSSIBLE
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With your donation, we:
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Support the work of emerging artists through grants, awards, and artwork acquisitions.
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Enable high-standard exhibitions that bring art to the public.
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Promote Finnish artists' international careers and global opportunities.
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Build connections with the international art scene through curator and expert visits.
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Develop new initiatives for Finnish visual art and strengthen the sector’s future.
Read more about our fundraising principles (in Finnish).
WAYS TO DONATE
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One-time donation – Support our work right now with an amount of your choice.
Major gifts (min. €100,000) – Would you like to support the arts on an even greater scale? Get in touch – we would be delighted to share more about opportunities to make an impact. A named fund or award can leave a lasting legacy in Finnish art history and allows the donor to direct their contribution toward specific thematic grants or awards, if desired.
Testamentary gifts – You can leave a permanent mark on Finnish art for generations to come. Read more
Donations of shares and securities – Donating securities, such as publicly listed shares and mutual fund units, to the Finnish Art Society is an impactful and tax-efficient way to give. Read more
Anniversary and memorial collections
For more information about donating, please contact:
Executive Director
Eeva Tamminen
toiminnanjohtaja@suomentaideyhdistys.fi, +358 40 820 8779
MAKE A DONATION VIA BANK TRANSFER TO THE FINNISH ART SOCIETY
Account number: FI75 1555 3000 1284 89
BIC: NDEAFIHH
Beneficiary: Suomen Taideyhdistys ry
Message: Donor’s name and contact details (first and last name, email, phone number)
Tax Benefits for Companies and Organizations
The Finnish Art Society is an eligible recipient approved by the Finnish Tax Administration, and donations may qualify for a deduction in corporate income taxation.
A company or entity can deduct donations between €850 and €50,000 made to support Finnish art and cultural heritage.
In this way, your donation supports Finnish visual art while strengthening your company's social impact.
More information about tax deductions can be found in the Finnish Tax Administration’s guidelines.
Would you like to make a corporate donation? Contact us (toiminnanjohtaja@suomentaideyhdistys.fi, +358 40 820 8779), and we will tell you more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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