The second Open office event of the autumn, organised jointly by Zodiak, Cirko and Dance House Helsinki, will take place on Monday, 7 October from 13-17 in the foyer of Dance House Helsinki.

This time, we will focus on helping with questions regarding grant applications, but you can always come with other topical issues or just to work in good company.

Is my work plan clear enough? How should I budget for the team's salary costs? The autumn application period is underway, so take advantage of the October Open office and come with your own questions and reflections on your applications!

The purpose of the Open office is to offer the knowledge of the staff of the organizing houses free of charge to the freelance community, and to provide space and time for questions and listening, collaborative working, and meeting and sharing with colleagues.

So, in addition to grant application discussions, the Open office can also provide space, for example:

  • to work on a production budget or work text
  • to think together about which international organizations to approach and how
  • to ask about how associations or cultural cooperatives function
  • get feedback on your own marketing ideas
  • talk about building a communication plan
  • write emails and meet colleagues in the process
  • have a cup of coffee

The Open office is free of charge and aimed at artists and producers in the dance and circus sectors. Staff from the houses will be on hand to offer advice, sparring and discussion support on production, management, communication, internationalization and career development. You can find more info about what the Open office is (and is not) on our website >.

Feel free to show up spontaneously, or sign up in advance; that way you can also let us know if there is something particular you want to discuss or ask about.

Time and Place: Monday, October 7 at 13:00–17:00, the foyer of Dance House Helsinki (Kaapeliaukio 1)

Sign up in advance by Wed, Oct 2 via https://forms.gle/of2xZFBQZSXacAwE7 

More info: 
Katarina Lindholm, Zodiak: katarina.lindholm@zodiak.fi
Salla Kurronen, Cirko: salla.kurronen@cirko.fi 

The next Open offices in 2024:

  • Mon 4.11. at 13-17 in Cirko’s office (Suvilahti)

  • Mon 2.12. at 13-17 on Zodiak Stage (Cable Factory)