We, Circus and Dance Info Finland, Viimsi Artium and Finnish Institute in Estonia, are delighted to invite you to meet and mingle among a wide spectrum of performing arts professionals in Viimsi Artium on Friday October 6th, 2023 from 10am to 2pm.
The upcoming gathering arranged in Finnish Estonian collaboration offers a chance to learn more about Finnish dance and circus through pitch presentations, and explore the beautiful and versatile venue of the cultural and educational centre Viimsi Artium (launched in 2022) as well as meet and mingle among colleagues.
Rsvp latest on Monday, October 2 by submitting this form: https://forms.gle/fqXofot8k7r5MoMh8
Finnish Artists presenting their work:
- Jenny Mansikkasalo, Circus Artist, www.jennymansikkasalo.com
- Vilhelmiina Sinervo, Circus Artist, www.vilus.art
- Hedda Liukkala, Circus Artist, www.heddaliukkala.com
- Laura Jantunen, Choreographer, Dance & Textile Artist, www.lauranen.com
- Petri Kekoni, Choreographer, kekonico.fi
- Heidi Masalin, Dance Artist & Artistic Director, katveblindspot.kuvat.fi
WHERE: Viimsi Artium (Randvere tee 20, Viimsi vald, Harju maakond, Estonia), viimsiartium.ee
WHEN: Friday, October 6th, 2023 from 10:00 to 14:00.
Schedule:
Viimsi Artium is located approx 20 minutes bus ride away from Tallinn city center. You’re welcome to join a joint bus ride from Tallinn city center to Viimsi Artium: Let’s meet at the Estonian Drama Theatre (Eesti Draamateater, address: Pärnu maantee 5) at 9am.
9:00
Meeting at Estonian Drama Theatre (Eesti Draamateater, Pärnu maantee 5) + taking the bus to Viimsi together.
Contact person: Riitta Aittokallio, Circus & Dance Info Finland (phone: +358 50 350 6722)
10:00
Morning coffee + meet and mingle at Viimsi Artium
10.30
Welcome words by Kristiina Reidolv, Inga Koppel and Hannele Valkeeniemi, in the Contemporary Art Gallery (the round building next to Viimsi Artium).
Followed by 6 x 15 minutes’ presentations by Finnish circus and dance professionals. Hosted by Erni Kask.
12:00
Networking lunch in the cafe and restaurant of Viimsi Artium (located in the main building)
13:00
Getting to know Viimsi Artium: a venue tour led by Kristiina Reidolv and Inga Koppel14:00
Goodbyes + Heading back to Tallinn
