Grant Writing Workshop for Artists
Saturday 15.8.2026 10:30–12:00
ONLINE
What the workshop covers
This workshop focuses on how to plan and write strong grant applications as an individual artist or as part of a working group.
We will cover how to structure your proposal, what to include, and how to clearly communicate the value of your work in relation to your artistic practice and field and how to avoid jargon.
We will also address challenging sections, such as defining the relevance and impact of the project and identifying the target audience, and we will compare the application structures of major Finnish funding bodies.
Participants will learn how to write an effective summary and receive practical frameworks they can apply directly to their next grant application.
Who it’s for
Designed for artists and creatives working with individual or working group projects. No previous experience with grant writing is required, but the workshop is especially useful for artists who already have a basic understanding of the Finnish art grant system. You do not need to have a ready application to participate.
NOTE: This workshop focuses on applications for individual artists and working groups. It does not cover grant applications for organizations.
About the lecturer
The workshop is led by interdisciplinary artist and PhD Hanna-Maija Pääkkönen, who has over 15 years of experience with grant applications and has worked with the support of grants from, for example, the Wihuri Foundation, Kone Foundation, the Finnish Cultural Foundation (SKR), the University of Helsinki Science Foundation, the City of Helsinki, Taike, and the Finnish Nonfiction Writers’ Association, among others.
Practical details
The workshop is held online and conducted in English. The workshop includes electronic materials for participants.
Registrations and Payments
Koola Art Space is a non-profit organization that does not process payments. All workshop fees are paid directly to the lecturer to ensure transparency and proper handling of taxation. The workshop fee contributes to covering part of the lecturer’s work. The lecturer also contributes additional time on a pro bono basis.
Participation in the workshop is confirmed upon payment, which is completed via a secure Stripe transaction. Once payment is made, the participant’s place is reserved and you will receive a link to the workshop.
Price:
KOOLA members and students: 10e
Others: 15e