Culture flows to Northern Ostrobothnia, the provincial cultural development programme 2022-2030 brings together a common vision of what kind of cultural region we want to be and how we develop it. Culture has power and power. According to the vision of the program, it is at the core of the development of the province and at the hearts of the provincial people. The Northern Ostrobothnia Culture Development Programme is aimed at the municipalities of the region, cultural and artistic creators, associations and other parties producing cultural services or utilising culture. They have also been involved in the preparation of the programme at various stages.
Progress of the development programme
The progress of the development programme is monitored over a three-year cycle with the help of a story map built according to the programme's seven promises. The first progress report has now been completed. Download it for yourself and get to know the diverse cultural development work done in different parts of Northern Ostrobothnia.
The core themes of the programme
- Culture builds the identity and enchantment of the province
- Cultural resources and cooperation
- Accessibility and Accessibility of Culture Challenges
- Culture creates well-being
- From creativity to creative skills and the economy
- Culture offers solutions for a sustainable lifestyle
This is what we value
- Partnership
- People-centred
- Courage, peace, rudeness
- Responsibility
This is what we aim for
Culture is part of the good life of the North Ostrobothnian people.
It is a central part of the activities of the county, its municipalities and communities, as well as the enchantment and vitality of the region. Culture is a resource for development. Collaboration is the power of development.
This is what we seek
Culture comes close and invites you. Culture strengthens well-being in the region and in the lives of every North Ostrobothnian.
The potential of culture, creativity and the creative sector is realised. Culture makes the country flourish. Every town is a culture.
These We Promise
- Culture is involved in the everyday life of North Ostrobothnians.
- The importance of the creative sector in the region is growing.
- Cultural development is strategic and knowledge-driven.
- Collaboration, interfaces and networks work to increase strength and volume.
- Culture has a recognised role in building a sustainable lifestyle.
- A unique culture can be seen, heard and felt.
- Cultural climate change affects the whole of Northern Ostrobothnia.
This is how we act
Monitoring the progress of the cultural development programme
A progress report on the programme's promises and measures will be prepared and published on this page during spring 2025.
Culture in Figures
Key statistical data on culture in the form of an infographic (published 12/2024).
The importance of cultural sectors in Northern Ostrobothnia in terms of output and employment figures. The review was prepared by FCG 11/2023.
Between 2010 and 2021, the audiovisual and multimedia industries have grown most out of the cultural industries. It includes the film, video and computer game industries. There has also been growth in the fields of education, administration and marketing of performing arts and culture. It is noteworthy that the output of the cultural sector has increased, although at the same time the number of person-years has decreased. There has been a decline across the industry.
Reference alley:
– Province of Päijät-Häme (approximately half of the population of Northern Ostrobothnia): Output of cultural sectors 202 M€.
– Province of South Karelia (approximately 30 inhabitants) % the population of Northern Ostrobothnia): Output of cultural industries 144 M€ and employment 1016 htv.
Further information: Auli Suorsa, Senior Specialist, Culture, tel. +358 50 386 8443 (firstname.lastname@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi)
