News

TAKUtuki prize 2026 has been awarded

22.5.2026

TAKUtuki prize 2026 has been awarded to two final theses done by TAKU’s student members Filip Babic and Julia Rapo. Read more!

Welcome to TAKU’s annual spring meeting on May 22nd

7.5.2026

As a member you are warmly welcome to attend TAKU’s annual spring meeting on Friday May 22nd.

Graduating student, apply for TAKUtuki prize in March 2026

25.2.2026

Student member, have you recently finished your thesis or are you currently working on it? Now it is the right time to apply TAKUtuki prize which is worth 1000 €. Application period is on in March 2025!

TAKU’s Salary Survey: Salaries of Arts and Culture Professionals on the Rise

11.2.2026

Read the first news about the results of our salary survey. The salary level has increased, but 51% of respondents say it does not match the demands of the job.

Your unemployment fund is being renewed!

9.12.2025

The Unemployment Fund for Higher Educated Employees (Erko), and The Unemployment Fund for Education and Science (OT) will form a joint on 1 January 2026. The new unemployment fund is called Ote.

Recipients of the Work Life Awards 2025 have been announced

28.11.2025

The recipients of the Working Life Awards have now been announced. In the jury’s reasoning, the importance of courage in advancing equality in the arts and culture sector is emphasized, as well as the power of collective effort within the field.

Welcome to TAKU’s annual autumn meeting on 28th November

5.11.2025

As a member you are warmly welcome to participate TAKU’s autumn meeting on 28th Nov. As a member it is also possible to stand for the election of TAKU’s board.

Dear member, answer to income survey!

30.10.2025

TAKU collects income data in order to advocate the members and stand by their side.

Suggest a professional or an action of the arts and culture industries

8.10.2025

TAKU will choose the year’s foremost arts and culture expert and action for the Work Life Awards. Who or what do you consider to be the most distinguished person or an action in the industry 2025? Send us your suggestion!