Sarjakuvaseura

Sarjakuvaseura is a Finnish non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and study of comics in Finland. The name translates to the Comics Society. The organization serves as a national umbrella for fans, creators, researchers, and readers, aiming to broaden the appreciation of the medium, its history, and its cultural significance.

The association organizes activities and events such as exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and meetings that bring together practitioners and enthusiasts. It also maintains archives or collections of comics materials and distributes information about the field through publications and periodic communications.

As a member-based organization, Sarjakuvaseura is governed by a board elected by its members and relies on volunteers as well as staff for day-to-day work. Its funding comes from membership fees, grants, donations, and sponsorships, and it collaborates with libraries, museums, schools, publishers, and other cultural institutions.

Through its programs, the society supports Finnish comic artists and scholars, promotes education about comics, and facilitates national and international exchange within the comics community. It contributes to the preservation of material heritage and to the visibility of Finnish comics in cultural policy and media.