Konstknetti

Konstknetti is a non-profit online platform and network that serves artists, galleries, curators, and arts organizations. Established as a digital hub for contemporary art, it provides artist profiles, project listings, event calendars, and resources intended to facilitate collaboration, visibility, and exchange across Nordic and Baltic regions.

Konstknetti was founded in the early 2010s by a collaborative group of artists, curators, and educators who sought to strengthen peer networks and reduce barriers to entry for emerging art professionals. The platform launched its core database and profile system in 2012 and has since expanded to host residency calls, publishing projects, and collective exhibitions.

It offers a searchable directory of artists and art spaces, a job and opportunity board, a calendar of exhibitions and talks, and a publishing platform for student catalogs and critical essays. Members can create professional profiles, submit proposals for projects, and apply to residencies and grants. The organization also runs forums and online learning resources focused on curatorial practice, art writing, and digital presentation.

Konstknetti operates as a registered non-profit with a volunteer board and paid staff for program delivery. It is funded through member subscriptions, project sponsorships, public arts funding, and collaboration agreements with cultural institutions. The governance emphasizes transparency, community engagement, and open access to information about projects and opportunities.

Since its inception, Konstknetti has become a widely used platform for independent artists and small to mid-size institutions in Finland and surrounding regions. It is noted for improving discoverability and cross-border collaboration, though users sometimes call for clearer data sharing policies and more robust evaluation of impact.