Meanwhile Use spaces for culture and arts
The fifth call for applications for the cultural Meanwhile Use spaces will take place in August 2024
The call for applications for Meanwhile Use spaces for culture and arts will be open from 1.8.2024 to 30.8.2024.
Two different spaces are available, one in Tampere and one in Nokia.
The Meanwhile Use spaces are vacant spaces which are released for use by cultural operators free of charge for a fixed period through an open call for applications.
The Meanwhile Use Scheme was conceived in conjunction with Tampere26, Tampere’s bid for European Capital of Culture, and has seen further development since 2021 by the City of Tampere as part of the regional cultural development project Operation Pirkanmaa.
The spaces are released free of charge for use by cultural and art operators. They may be used for working, creating and presenting works, exhibitions, implementing projects, or other open and communal cultural activities. Cultural activities (such as workshops, exhibitions and events) must be arranged for city residents in the space or as a result of its use. The sale of works, ancillary products, and refreshments is allowed as long as it is closely linked to the activities conducted in the space.
The operator will bear the responsibility for all permits and insurances related to the activities and safety in the space. Operators may apply for aid for expenses related to events depending on the target municipality of the Meanwhile Use space. In Tampere, operators can apply for aid from Project Grants for Culture. In Nokia, operators can apply for aid from Project Grants.
When making selections, we value:
- the suitability of a concept to the space
- that the concept is bound to the specific time and space
- employment and earning opportunities for artists and other cultural operators
- that the applicant is a resident of Pirkanmaa
- how interesting or unusual the content is
- the applicant’s values regarding equality and sustainability
- the value for residents (in the space or resulting indirectly from its use).
We will also pay attention to the balance between different art forms when assessing applications.
Different kinds of collectives can also apply for the spaces, but they must have one main applicant who will be responsible for the space. The requested time can also be shorter than the full usable time given in the space description.
There is a common online application form for the premises, which will be published on this website on the 1st of August 2024. The space descriptions include information on accessibility in the available spaces. The application period ends on 30 August 2024 at 16:45.
Venla Moisala
(summer holiday 10.7.–7.8.) Planning OfficerAvailable spaces
Business premises at Pyynikki swimming hall
Pirkankatu 10, business space No. 3
1.10.–31.12.2024
The traditional street-level premises and basement provide opportunities for many kinds of pop-up activities. The trams sliding by the windows provide easy transport to the site.
An open day to visit the premises will not be arranged, but applicants can view the space at the street level through the window facing Pirkankatu, and there is a windowless room of the same size in the basement.
Nokia Art House’s ground floor
Souranderintie 7, Nokia
1.10.2024–31.5.2025
The Art House functioned as the city’s exhibition venue for several decades. The exhibition operations were relocated to the library and culture house Virta, which was opened in June 2020. The Art House had a trial that ended in June 2023, where the premises were provided for use in cultural and civic activities. The operators who participated in the trial found challenges regarding the building’s accessibility, organising activities and supervision for exhibitions, as well as the maximum of 30 people in the space. Entrance to the space is from street level. There is space for activities, an office room with a small walk-in closet with running water, two toilets, and a cleaning cupboard with running water.
You must ask the City of Nokia's cultural services in August for a tour of the facilities.
Contact information:
tel. 040 133 4101
[email protected]
Previously on the Meanwhile Use Scheme
VOL 0 – Meanwhile Use Pilot 2021-2022:
Bus station: Theatre Täsmäteatteri: NarttuLive (työnimi)
2022 VOL 1 – First open call for Meanwhile Use Scheme:
Kaleva industrial hall: communal workspace for visual artists and dancers: Jenni Valorinta, Jenni Eskola, Marja Hautamäki &Tiina Alazawi, Anna Värri, Lotta Halinen & Niina Rajaniemi (Body Canvas)
Market Hall booth: Tehdas 108: Kioski 108
Pyynikki swimming hall business premises: Pispala Clothing: Pispala Upstairs Downstairs
2023 VOL 2 – Second open call for Meanwhile Use Scheme:
Pyynikki swimming hall business premises: Architectural association Tampereen Arkkitehtuurikasvatus ry: Architecture workspace Tiili
Kaleva industrial hall: Sysäys Collective: Kehotus
Kaleva industrial hall: Association KRIS-Tampere ry: Kalevan hallin lauma
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor room 205: shadow theatre association Suomen varjoteatteriyhdistys ry.
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor room 205: collective Kanvas Kollektiivi ry.
Hiedanranta, Gallery Muuntotila at Lielahti Manor: Theatre Siperia: Toimisto-esitys
2023 VOL 3 – Third open call for Meanwhile Use Scheme:
Voimakatu 11: Games as Art Centre
Pyynikki swimming hall business premises: Tampere Intercultural Art (TIcA)
Hiedanranta, Gallery Muuntotila at Lielahti Manor: Essi Koivula / Linda Kuha / Tuija Touhunen & Mia Tiihonen
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor room 205: Heikki Kovalainen
Old upper secondary school of Nokia: Tiina Knuuttila / Nokian Näyttelijäyhdistys ry / Sanna Törmäkangas / Pasi Karppi / Mariitta Tähtinen / Risto Eerikäinen / Varhaiseläkeläiset
Nokia Art House: Ulla Ruokolainen
2024 VOL 4 – Fourth open call for outdoor spaces:
Pyynikki swimming hall business premises (no. 5): Tampere Intercultural Art (TIcA)
Pyynikki swimming hall business premises (no. 3): ACCAC Finland - Accessible Art and Culture Association (Korean Cultural Centre)
Kaleva industrial hall: Blokgarden urban farming project
Kaleva industrial hall: Phaser Crane Collective
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor room 205: Wilhelmina Ojanen (1.3.-31.5.)
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor room 205: Minna Holopainen (1.9.-31.12.)
Hiedanranta, Gallery Muuntotila at Lielahti Manor: Kärhi working group / Ihmeryhmä
Nokia Art House: artist group TaideRemmi (Leo Harjapää, Ilmari Immonen, Kari Kaellaan, Riitta-Liisa Oulujärvi, Tomi Tähkävuori and Katriina Viitaniemi) / Jenni Eskola, Tiina Knuuttila, Kati Vaaranmaa and Steven Gourlay
Old upper secondary school of Nokia: Nokia-seura / Pirkan opisto