2023 ENCATC International Study Tour

Registration and meeting point at Aalto University

Welcome and official opening
by GiannaLia Cogliandro Beyens, ENCATC Secretary General

STUDY VISIT 1. Sustainable fashion and design
- Lecture about sustainable fashion and design by Pirjo Kääriainen, Professor, Aalto University
- Visit of Aalto University
- Debate with participants 

Networking lunch

Transfer from Aalto University to the Fine Arts Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Visit at the BFA graduates’ degree exhibition at the Fine Arts Academy

STUDY VISIT 2. Ecological sustainability in the arts and cultural sector in Finland

Chair: GiannaLia Cogliandro Beyens, ENCATC Secretary General

Presentation of ELMA – Sustainable music industry platform

Q&A

Presentation of LuoTo – Outlines for sustainable future in creative industry

Q&A

Discussion with participants

Visit of the Academy of Fine Arts and short break

STUDY VISIT 3. Sustainable urban planning & culture-led urban regeneration

Opening words by Jenni Pekkarinen, Doctoral Student in Cultural Policy, University of Jyväskylä and Project Planner, University of the Arts Helsinki

Presentation: “Helsinki: cultural, social and urban development actions to prevent inequalities in the Finnish capital city”

by Timo Cantell, Director in Urban Research and Statistics, City of Helsinki executive office

Q&A

Presentation: “Art pointing the winds of change in urban planning"

by Petri Leppälä, Architect, Helsinki Urban Environment Division

Q&A

Presentation: “Grassroots: Changing cities from below”

Antti Wallin, University Lecturer & Mikko Kyrönviita, Doctoral Researcher, Tampere University

Q&A