Finnish Painters' Union

Founded in 1929, Finnish Painters' Union is a nation-wide organisation of professional painters. It promotes visual arts and the professional and social interests of artists and provides its members with various services, such as guidance in matters related to taxation and benefits. Members regularly receive newsletters covering topical issues. The Union also serves as an expert body for authorities.

Based in Helsinki, its functions include a gallery, sales of artists' accessories and an office. The Union collaborates with The Association of Finnish Sculptors, Society of Finnish Graphic Artists, Union of Artist Photographers, Union of Finnish Art Associations, and The Artists' Association of Finland.

Sales of Artists' Materials and Supplies

This service provides professional artists with supplies and materials at cost price.

Members

Ordinary membership can be granted to a person who has shown merit as a visual artist. Aspirant membership can be granted to an artist with graduation from a professional art school or the corresponding skills and competence. The Union has over 1,200 members.

Administration

The supreme decision-making body of the Union is the general meeting, in which every member has the right to participate. The executive body is the Board elected by the members; its term is two years.