ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
MASTER-LEVEL STUDENTS 2009 – 2011
Born: 1970 Nationality: Finnish
mia erlin
Languages: Finnish, English, French, Swedish, Spanish Education: Degree in Architectural Lighting, University of Art and Design Helsinki (2006-2007) MA in Theatre Arts, Lighting and Sound Design, Theatre Academy of Finland (1996-2004) Studies at the Helsinki University Faculty of Arts (1993-1996; incomplete) Basic Degree in Communications, Laajasalo School of Communications (1991) Career: Metropolia University of Applied sciences, Cultural department (2005-2009), Project Manager – international projects Freelance lighting and sound designer in theatre, dance, film, installations, environmental art (1996-) Finnish National Opera, Technical Department, Education and Training Coordinator and Developer (2008) Composer, Finnish National Opera / installations/ dance productions /environmental art/film (1998-) Iltalehti, Helsingin Sanomat NYT-liite, Itäinen Helsinki, Freelance Journalist (1993-1998) Skills and Interests: Brainstorming and developing ideas. Skilled in creative economical thinking.Lots of experience in international productions as an artist. History in musical studies include vocal music studies (pop, classical and jazz), violin, cello and koto.Interested in innovative ideas. Other interests include dancing and extreme sports, such as rock climbing. Additional Trivia: Finnish Theatre Awards Committee, Board Member (2008-) Association of the Finnish Lighting and Sound Designers , Board Member (2006-) Board of the Theatre Academy Lighting and Sound Design Department, Student Member (1997-1999) OISTAT, Member (2006-) Mother of Tino (2001) and Kiona (2004) Big fan of Legos
Mia Erlin mia.erlin@siba.fi +358 (0)50 330 3764
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
johanna fredriksson
Nationality: Finnish Born: 1982 Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, basics in French Education: BA in Cultural Management, Yrkeshögskolan Sydväst, Helsinki (2006) Career: Pro Arte Foundation Finland. Producer for the IHME Project (2009): Clay and Collective Body by Antony Gormley (UK) Pro Arte Foundation Finland, Project Secretary (2008) Producer for Oblivia Company (FIN/UK/IS), international company making postdramatic theatre (2004-2008) Coordinator for international conference ReSEARCH: Designing Performance – Performing Design in Helsinki 2008 organized by OISTAT Finland (International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Arcticts and Technicans) 2007-2008 Producer for the international performance art festival amorph!06 organized by Artists´ Association MUU (2006)
Johanna Fredriksson johanna.fredriksson@siba.fi +358 (0)44 561 9381
Skills and Interests: Special interest in networks and independent performing art field Member of the EU project Produforum - Network for Independent Artists and Producers Member of the planning group for Nordic Network for Independent Performing Arts Field (Teatercentrum, Danscentrum Sweden, Danse og Teatersentrum Norway, Uafhængige scenkonstnerer Denmark, Sjálvstæ∂u Leikhúsin Iceland, Produforum, Teatterikeskus, Finland) Skills in project management, international projects Additional Trivia: Loves travelling and meeting new people
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
luc
Born: 1979 Nationality: French Languages: French, English, Finnish, German
gérardin
Education: Musician Diploma, Pop & jazz Konservatorio, Helsinki (2009) Maîtrise (Bachelor + 1year) in public and European law, University Nancy 2, France (2003) Career: Sales Representative in Finland for Le Petit Futé, French tourist book (2009-) Assistant of Cultural « Attaché », French cultural center in Helsinki (2009) Skills and Interests: Plays or has played jazz, pop and world music. Instrument: saxophone. Interest in jazz and world music and in contemporary forms of music. Interest in contemporary dance, theater and new circus. Additional Trivia: Family background: literature, visual arts Enjoys culinary art.
Luc Gérardin luc.gerardin@siba.fi +358 (0)50 492 0954
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
tomas järvinen
Born: 1977 Nationality: Finnish Language: Swedish, Finnish, English Career: Executive Director at Finlands Svenska Ungdomsförbund FSU rf (2008-) Freelance Producer for various art projects, >100 (2000-) Marketing Director for Klockriketeatern (20062008) Project Manager for the musical education Från källaren till estraden (2004-2007) Managing Director at both the Swedish and Finnish Youth Association of Uusimaa (2000-2008) Skills and Interests: Event production, funding, leadership, vocals and a songwriting Additional Trivia: Chairman of Pro Culturae rf , a cultural association active in Uusimaa Board Member of AMATEO, a European cultural network Board Member of NSU, a Northern European youth network Board Member of Nuori Kulttuuri, a Finnish cultural youth festival
Tomas Järvinen tomas.jarvinen@siba.fi +358(0)40 5844 655
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
Leisure time is spent by running, reading, building a house and spending time with the family.
Born: 1978 Nationality: Finnish Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, Spanish, German
riina
kontkanen
Education: University of Helsinki, Master of Arts (1997-2008) Major: Musicology Minors: Aesthetics, Film and Television Studies, Political Science, Sociology Conservatory of Kuopio, leaving certificate of music school, major violin (1997) Career: Ministry of Education, Department for Cultural, Sport and Youth Policy, Intern (2008) Student Union of University of Art and Design Helsinki, Secretary General (2005-2007) Espoo Music Institute, Administrative Secretary (2004-2005) Studies and volunteer work in Barcelona and La Rioja region, Spain (2004) Student Union of Helsinki University, Member of the Board, responsible for culture and information (2003) Skills and Interests: Ethnomusicology and film music. Good communicative and organizational skills, strong experience on administrative tasks. Special interest on cultural policy and urban development. Hopes to work in some of the Finnish cultural institutes in the future.
Riina Kontkanen riina.kontkanen@siba.fi +358 (0)50 549 8274
Additional Trivia: Passionate film-goer. Enjoys exploring flea markets, addicted to fashion and lifestyle magazines. Jogs with Saima, the dachshund. Loves to travel and gets inspired by new people and places. Wants to learn sailing.
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
heidi
lehmuskumpu
Born: 1977 Nationality: Finnish Languages: Finnish, English, Swedish, Russian, German, Spanish Education: Sibelius Academy / Open University, Introduction to Arts Management (2008-2009) Master of Economics (communications), Helsinki School of Economics (2002), minors: entrepreneurship and management of small & mediumsized firms, Russian language Career: Manager and vocalist, jazz- and groove band Lime Hill Quartet (2006-) Freelance projects related to arts management, communications and marketing (2009-) Journalist at MTV3 News, Kauppalehti, Taloussanomat, Keski-Uusimaa and Sipoon Sanomat (three years during 1999-2008) Communications / Investor Relations Manager, Elcoteq (2004-2008) Communications Specialist, Outokumpu (2002-2004)
Heidi Lehmuskumpu E-mail: heidi.lehmuskumpu@siba.fi Phone: +358 (0)40 731 1640
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
Skills and Interests: Aims to work with various tasks in the field of arts management from artist management to event organizing and larger management responsibilities at art organizations. Part of the Sillanrakentajat ESR program at Adulta. The aim of the program is to form a profession of agents for the creative industries in Finland by the end of 2011. Special interest in music (especially jazz), theatre and dance. Good communication, marketing and organizing skills, fluent writer and performer. Additional Trivia: Dances ballroom dances (both standard and latin) and competes regularly. In addition to jazz singing and dancing enjoys writing lyrics for own songs, experiencing new things, listening to music from iPod, travelling, musicals, nature, coffee and red wine. Has lived a year in Canada. The website for Lime Hill Quartet: www.limehill.fi
Born: 1984 Language: Finnish, Swedish, Finnish, German and English Education BA in Cultural Management 2007, Yrkeshögskolan Sydväst, Helsinki
rosa lindström
Career: Production assistant at Luckan Rf 2003 -2006, Koordinator for Kauniainen city festivals in 20062007, Marceting koordinator at the national museum of contemporary art Kiasma 2007, Public spokesman for theatre house Universum 2008-2009, Freelance producer for independent theatregroups since 2007 Skills and interests Eaven tough I’ve mostly worked with teathre, urban culture and visual arts are my closest intrests. When talking about interests outside the world fine arts (but still within our field of studies) my biggest interest is fashion, which is not only a career interest but really more of a passion which has developed into a interest. As for my skills I am a very social persion and this added to a workinviroment it can be counted for as one of my key skills. I’m also kind o a multitasker and I love the challenge of my keeping a bigger picture in mind. Until now I’ve mainly been “the producer” that makes things happen, but I’m aming to become more of a strategick planner.
Rosa Lindström rosa.lindstrom@siba.fi +358 (0)50 3293690
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
mirkka
maikola
Born: 1979 Nationality: Finnish Languages: Finnish, English, Swedish, French (basics) Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Lapland, Faculty of Art and Design (2008) Career: National Audiovisual Archive (former Finnish Film Archive), Archive Assistant, Photographic Department (2001-) Helsinki International Film Festival, Love & Anarchy, Programmer – short and long feature films (2003-) Helsinki Woman Film Festival, Woman or Artichoke, Programmer (2004-) Pori Art Museum, Intern (1998-1999)
Mirkka Maikola mirkka.maikola@siba.fi +358 (0)40 766 9776
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
Skills and Interests: Good communication, writing and promoting skills. Experienced in international relations and cultural exchange. Enjoys connecting good people and good ideas. Knowledge about archiving, digitalization, cultural heritage and film technics. Interested of design management, and making art profitable, but challenging. Interested of art politics and local politics, budgets and statistics. Interested of combining different fields of art, especially cinema, music and design. Additional Trivia: Addicted to music, from classical to Sonic Youth and Olavi Virta. Doesn´t go anywhere without a book on her bag. Loves spending time in the nature: in the woods and seaside especially. Winter, snow, ice, penguins, silent films and bad weathers inspire. Does storm-scouting. Good food, coffee, family and friends are the essentials.
Born: 1984 Nationality: Hungarian
hajnalka
módis
Languages: Hungarian, English, French, Italian Education: Bachelor of Arts in Art History and French, McDaniel College, Maryland, USA (2007) Career: Jakobi Koncert Kft., Budapest, Hungary, Concert Organizer (2008-2009) Róth Miksa Stained Glass Museum, Budapest, Hungary, Researcher, Event Planner (2008-2009) Alliance Française de Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, Attachée Culturelle (2007-2008) Skills and Interests: Organizing cultural events that involve music Promoting Hungarian art and culture abroad Advanced skills in piano playing Good communication and language skills, computer skills (mainly Mac) Additional Trivia: Passion for travelling and getting to know new cultures, sightseeing, architecture, early 20th century art, cooking, gardening, origami, chocolate and cakes. Dreams of opening a café where good food and art mingle.
Hajnalka Módis hajnalka.modis@siba.fi +358 (0)44 930 4969
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
sanna-maria nikula
Born: 1980 Nationality: Finnish Languages: Finnish, English, Swedish, basics in German and French Education: University of Applied Sciences, Seinäjoki, Bachelor of Culture Production (2005) Career: April Jazz Festival, Producer (2006-2009) EU-project, Merenkurkun Kulttuuriareena, Project Manager (2005-2006) Espoo Pop and Jazz School Ebeli, Office Secretary (2006-2009) Finnish Institute of Copenhagen, Assistant (2004) Cultural Centre of Hämeenlinna, Assistant (2004) Skills and Interests: Event and especially festival production Communication, presentation and writing skills Computer skills in both PC and Mac environments Interested in photography and discovering new music in all genres
Sanna-Maria Nikula sanna-maria.nikula@siba.fi +358 (0)40 482 8690
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
Additional Trivia: Huge fan of movies and documentaries with a goal to combine that knowledge also careerwise in the future. Loves ice swimming, jogging and experimental cooking.
Born: 1978 Nationality: Finnish
hanna ojamo
Languages: Finnish, English, French, Swedish, German Education: Sibelius Academy Open University, Introduction to Arts Management (2008-2009) MA in Fine Arts, dept. of Time & Space & dept. of Sculpture, Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki (19972003) Städelschule Staatliche Hochschule für Bildende Künste, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, ERASMUS, Absolvenz in Film & Interdisciplinary Arts (2002-2003) UIAH University of Art & Design/ Open University (1995-1997) Career: Artists´Association MUU, Finland, Chairman (2008-), Board Member (2004-) Artists´Association STS in Finland, Board Member, Member of the Work Committee (2008-), Website Development Group/ ESR ART 360 - Visual Arts Management and Business Model Development Program (2008-2011) Annantalo Arts Centre, Helsinki City Cultural Centre, Video Art Teacher (Senior Art Teacher 2007), 2004-2007 Espoo School of Art, EMMA, Video Art Teacher & Art Teacher, (2005-2008) Media Artist, (artistic debut: Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, Helsinki, June 2001)
Hanna Ojamo hanna.ojamo@siba.fi +358 (0)41 458 6187
Skills and Interests: Flute, piano, orchestra, chamber music, music theory, choir and classical singing (1986-). Performing and writing. Additional Trivia: Cats, films & yoga
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
toni ruuska
Born: 1983 Nationality: Finnish Language skills: Finnish, English, basic Swedish and Spanish Education: Master of Science, leadership and organizations, Helsinki School of Economics (2009) Career: Currently writing a book about leadership in theatre rehearsals based partly on own thesis. The book should be finished within a year. Manager, UMW Productions Oy (2007-) Photographer and Journalist for Helsinki City’s Sport Department (Summer 2009) Tour Assistant at Medicine Man Productions (2002-2005) Skills and Interests: Artist management and creative management of creativity, event organizing and marketing, overall leadership and management issues, strategic thinking and strategy facilitation, organizational communication and motivational issues
Toni Ruuska toni.ruuska@siba.fi +358 (0)40 586 3377
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
Other interests: Indie and alternative rock, singer-songwriter music, European film making, guitar playing and songwriting, photography, our generation’s theatre, diving and sports Additional Trivia: Used to be a professional ice-hockey player and a diver. Loves Radiohead and Ryan Adams (not Bryan Adams).
Born: 1980 Nationality: Finnish
mirja
siltala
Languages: Finnish, English, basic Swedish & Italian Education: BA (Hons) Music Industry Management & Marketing, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University, High Wycombe (2003) Various Customer Service, Sales & Loss Prevention courses through employment Matriculation Examination (1999) Career: Freelance Event Organiser & Promoter for artists, labels & businesses in music & performance (1994-) Senior Bookseller at Waterstone’s Gower St. London (2004-2008) Founder & Administrator for Essential Reload & Noego; Collectives of DJ’s, VJ’s, Photographers, Graphic Designers, Web & Video Artists (2003-2004) Promoter, Fanzine Editor, Sales & Merchandise for Levy-Yhtiö Ltd, Lahti (1997-2002) Record Shop Sales Assistant, HMV UK Ltd, London (2000-2004) Skills and Interests: Artist, project & event management: with a view on planning, implementing & executing of marketing strategies: preparation, creation, updating & sometimes even distribution of promotional material. Interests lay mainly in delegation. Otherwise interested in photography, set design, craft work and discovering new musical talents. Excited about the change and future development of the revenue streams in today’s music industry. Hobbies include Burlesque & DJ:ing. Additional Trivia: A lover of literature with an addiction for all possible dance forms. Can do the splits. Cooks only Italian food, with an immense passion.
Mirja Siltala mirja.siltala@siba.fi +358 (0)45 127 1186
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
Born: 1982 Nationality: Finnish Languages: Finnish, English, French
eero
tolppanen
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Applied Sciences, Tampere (2008) Career: Elements Music, Creative Manager (2009-) Elements Music, Production Coordinator (20072008) Freelance events production (2002-) Freelance drummer (1998-) Skills and Interests: Sonic branding, record production, digital distribution, music publishing, web technologies Additional Trivia: Special interest in developing commercial collaboration between the arts and other businesses
Eero Tolppanen eero.tolppanen@siba.fi +358 (0)40 837 6664
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
irena dvora´kova´
Born: 1987 Nationality: Czech Languages: Czech, English, French, basic Finnish Education: Bachelor of Arts, Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno, Theatre Faculty, Theatre Management (2006 - 2009) master´s degree (2009, finishing 2011) Career: Production of art projects (especially theatre) in a non-profit organization (2007-2009) Member of an organizational team of the international festival of theatre schools SETKÁNÍ / ENCOUNTER (2006-) Skills and Interests: Focus on international cultural exchange, hunger for exploring new theatre forms, interest in modern dance, visual art (photography) Additional Trivia: A passionate dancer and photographer, loves travelling. Favorite colours: sunny yellow, red, turquoise blue, fresh-green, black, gold, purple. Adores tastes of melon, wine, chocolate and fresh-baked bread.
Irena Dvora´kova´ irena.dvorakova@siba.fi ir.dvorakova@gmail.com +358 (0)44 935 2649 (+420 728 926 919)
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AN H C X E SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
Born: 1986 Nationality: Czech
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Languages: English, Czech
alena
fryščáková
Education: Bachelor Degree, BcA (2008), Music faculty, main subject – Music Management, Academy of Performing Arts (2005-) Prague Conservatoire (2005-2009), main subject – flute, prof. Lukas Herink Grammar-school of Jan Neruda (1997-2005) Specialization on music, main subject – flute, prof. Helena Tylsarova Career: Talich Chamber Orchestra – production (20062009) Preparation and organization of concerts, assistant of the orchestra manager Season of Laureates (2009-) (Concerts cycle of Chamber Music) PR and production Assistant of the press center, International Music Festival Prague Spring (May and June 2007, 2008, 2009) Manager Assistant of Music Workshop Rožnov pod Radhoštěm (July 2008) PR of the Prague concert of International Students Orchestra of Animato Foundation (August - October 2008) Skills and Interests: Main interest is classical music including contemporary music. Likes to work with musicians, prepare concerts, plan and prepare projects. Good with schedules with high responsibility. Interested in hiking and dancing. Used to dance ballroom dances, latin American dances and also belly dance. Still plays the flute and also gives lessons. Additional Trivia: Goes to bed early and also wakes up early in the morning. Is happiest when people are smiling. Pleased when cooks for friends who enjoy it.
Alena Fryščáková alena.fryscakova@siba.fi +358 (0)46 574 0447
SIBELIUS ACADEMY ARTS MANAGEMENT MASTER-LEVEL STUDENT 2009 – 2011
CONTACT INFORMATION Name Mia Erlin Johanna Fredriksson Luc Gérardin Tomas Järvinen Riina Kontkanen Heidi Lehmuskumpu Rosa Lindström Mirkka Maikola Hajnalka Módis Sanna-Maria Nikula Hanna Ojamo Toni Ruuska Mirja Siltala Kim Suuronen Eero Tolppanen Irena Dvora´kova´ Alena Fryščáková
E-mail Mobile phone mia.erlin@siba.fi +358 (0)50 330 3764 johanna.fredriksson@siba.fi +358 (0)44 561 9381 luc.gerardin@siba.fi +358 (0)50 492 0954 tomas.jarvinen@siba.fi +358 (0)40 584 4655 riina.kontkanen@siba.fi +358 (0)50 549 8274 heidi.lehmuskumpu@siba.fi +358 (0)40 731 1640 rosa.lindstrom@siba.fi +358 (0)50 329 3690 mirkka.maikola@siba.fi +358 (0)40 766 9776 hajnalka.modis@siba.fi +358 (0)44 930 4969 sanna-maria.nikula@siba.fi +358 (0)40 482 8690 hanna.ojamo@siba.fi +358 (0)41 458 6187 toni.ruuska@siba.fi +358 (0)40 586 3377 mirja.siltala@siba.fi +358 (0)45 127 1186 kim.suuronen@siba.fi eero.tolppanen@siba.fi +358 (0)40 837 6664 irena.dvorakova@siba.fi +358 (0)44 935 2649 ir.dvorakova@gmail.com +420 728 926 919 alena.fryscakova@siba.fi +358(0)46 574 0447
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