Be a Fairy-Kuti-mother: Join the Fundraiser Campaign
Kutikuti is on the lookout for a fairy goddonor to sprinkle a bill into our tight budget.
CAMPAIGN TIME
27.5. – 28.6.2024
Buy and Support Finnish Contemporary Comics
Kutikuti will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. In honor of this milestone, contemporary Finnish comics will take over museum spaces, with a large joint exhibition opening in the fall at the Kouvola and Kuopio art museums and continuing in special issues of the Kuti magazine. This year has already seen the publication of the “Sarjakuvan paikka” report and a related seminar, the release of the first part of a new anthology series (Tihku) in three languages, and a course on writing comic criticism. The activities are active and growing.
The association has long received vital general support from the Arts Promotion Centre Finland, and in 2022 it received a three-year project grant from the Kone Foundation (the major projects mentioned belong to this entity). However, times are uncertain, and costs are rising while grants are shrinking.
A now mature Kutikuti still needs additional support. Campaign funding will enable the continuation of the anthology series – from author fees to printing costs. It will also cover exhibition expenses and the costs of the special issues of Kuti magazine. Besides major projects, additional income is needed to maintain the organization’s basic operations amidst general inflation, printing and material costs, postage, and rent increases.
HOW TO SUPPORT
- Go to the campaign site (ENG & FI) and choose your preferred reward from the list. By purchasing, you support Kutikuti!
- If the campaign succeeds, you will receive your purchased products either by pick-up or mail after the campaign ends.
- If we do not reach our minimum goal, the transfer will automatically be canceled, and Mesenaatti will refund your money.
Sanna Hukkanen | A Path
With the campaign’s help, Kutikuti can continue its relentless efforts to promote contemporary Finnish comics. Your support will enable the continuation of the association’s wide-ranging activities, including:
- Producing and distributing Kuti magazine nationwide
- Developing the comics field and nurturing diverse professional activities
- Grassroots happenings and major art events
- Promoting contemporary comics domestically and internationally
For this campaign, the members have donated their works, expertise, and time to create wonderful rewards. All support is gratefully received – even small contributions are warmly welcome. The visual identity of the campaign is created by Terhi Adler.
