The fundamental ideas of Checkpoint Helsinki were presented in the Spring 2012. Since then, its mission and operations have developed further. Checkpoint Helsinki will release its pilot productions in fall 2013. One of the first pilot productions will be the Chimney-project at Lasipalatsi square in Helsinki. The project is also a part of the Helsinki Festival's programme.

At the moment Checkpoint Helsinki functions as a self-directing network and largely runs on voluntary work of Finnish artists, curators and other art professionals. Staff includes an Executive Manager and a Producer-Communications Officer who coordinate the operations. A Checkpoint Helsinki association defines the mission of the organization.

Everyone interested in Checkpoint Helsinki and developing the Finnish art field is welcome to join us. By subscribing to the mailing list you will receive invitations to open meetings and other information. You can subscribe to the mailing list by sending an email to info(a)checkpointhelsinki.fi.

Staff and Contact

Executive Manager Tiina Erkintalo
tiina.erkintalo(a)checkpointhelsinki.fi, +358 40 514 9678

Producer-Communications Officer Saara Karhunen
info(a)checkpointhelsinki.fi, +358 45 1400 405

Checkpoint Helsinki
Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1 C 67, 4. floor
FI-00180 Helsinki

Checkpoint Helsinki has been supported by Ministry of Education and Culture, Kone Foundation, Finnish Cultural Foundation and Swedish Cultural Foundation.