Measures to promote the mobility of artists:
a) Recognition of foreign diplomas
Foreign diplomas are generally accepted as artistic profession in Finland is "free", i.e. diplomas are not demanded in order to be an artist.

b) Fellowships and financial aid to promote the mobility of artists
In Finland, there are the following financial aid and bodies aimed to promote de mobility of artists:
- Grants for mobility of Artists (ACF),
- Residence Grants (ACF),
- Art awards (ACF) Finnish Literature Information Center,
- FRAME - Finnish Fund for Art Exchange,
- Finnish Music Information Centre, Finnish Dance Information Centre,
- Finnish Theatre Information Centre.

c) Fellowships and financial aid to promote the mobility of works
- Grants for Art Exhibitions
- FRAME - Finnish Fund for Art Exchange.

Source: Ministry of Education of Finland, 2008.

Useful links:

• Centre for International Mobility (CIMO)
  CIMO grants scholarships to Finnish and foreign university students, postgraduate students and researchers as well as to scientific and cultural experts. Scholarships are granted for studies, postgraduate studies and research work in Finland and abroad.
  (More information on CIMO website)
• Arts Council of Finland