The State Art Committee, which is attached to the Finnish National Gallery, organises an open art competition in collaboration with the Senate Properties. The purpose of the competition is to find ideas for an artwork for the exterior wall of the new building of the Oulu Central Police Station and Oulu Prison (Käräjäsali), at Johdintie 15, Oulu.
The competition is a public and open international art competition for all citizens of the European Union, and for non-EU citizens living in Finland who are not subject to international sanctions.
The total prize sum is 15,000 euros, which is awarded as follows: 1st prize 7,000 euros; 2nd prize 4,000 euros; and 3rd prize 3,000 euros. Two recognition awards will also be awarded, 500 euros each.
The competition jury comprises the Finnish State Art Commission.
The competition starts on Wednesday 15.1.2025 and ends on Tuesday 15.4.2025.
See competition documents: https://www.valtiontaideteostoimikunta.fi/Oulupoliisi-taidekilpailu/