ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival presents contemporary art covering all artistic forms from sculpture and environmental art to dance, live art and performance in in the Finnish town of Kuopio. Site-specific time based works take place in preselected locations around the Kuopio city center.
The concept of ANTI is unique in the Finnish and international art scene. It is the only international festival that presents some of the latest development in performing arts and artists that traverse the borders of conventional subdivisions in art within a city environment. ANTI offers an opportunity for both Finnish and international artists to work outside the traditional art context.
ANTI is free of charge except for the seminar.
The programme will consist of artworks created by invited artists and artists selected by proposals.
Association
ANTI is an an association officially called ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival yhdistys ry and it is based in Kuopio, Finland. The association aims at promoting contemporary art, culture and international dialogue between artists and art festivals.
To realize these aims the association organizes two annual events: Talks and Deeds and ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival.
ANTI board
ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival yhdistys ry has a four membered board which outlines the acitivities of the association. Members of the board are lecturer of dance Eeri Mäki-Tähkänen, professor Timo Cantell, producer Vilja Ruokolainen, City Gardener Erkki Oinonen, artist Kirsi Pitkänen and artist-artistic director Johanna Tuukkanen.
Membership
The board accepts members and supporting members via written applications.
Annual membership fee is 10 € and for supporting members the fee is 80 €.