What is Children’s Culture Centre Färi?
Children’s Culture Centre Färi is an art centre that invites visitors to create and experience art. We are located in the Seikkailupuisto area in Kupittaa.
The Children’s Culture Centre supports children’s cultural rights by offering a variety of art and cultural activities for families, children, schools, and early childhood education and care, all year round. The diverse activities include cultural experiences, such as events, performances, hobbies, courses, art workshops and art camps. Professionals from various artistic disciplines plan and deliver the high-quality, participatory activities.
The Children’s Culture Centre in Turku was established in 1982. We are part of Suomen lastenkulttuuriliitto (the Association of Children’s Culture in Finland).
Suomen lastenkulttuuriliitto - Lastenkulttuuri
Contact information and opening hours
The facilities of the Children’s Culture Centre are open only to those who participate in guided activities or performances. You must sign up for the activities in advance.
fari@turku.fi
Tel. +358 44 907 2986
Office open (telephone and email services)
Mon–Thu 10–15
Office closed:
Executive Director
Marika Leinonen-Vainio
Financial and HR management, cooperation and partnerships
+358 40 668 7067
marika.leinonen-vainio(a)turku.fi
Producer
Susanne Nieminen
Communications, marketing, theatre programme and events
+358 40 160 4310
susanne.nieminen(a)turku.fi
Cultural Services Coordinator
Sanna Punta
Office and customer service
+358 44 907 2986
sanna.punta(a)turku.fi
Cultural coordinator
Sami Blomberg
040 4876502
sami.blomberg(a)turku.fi
Technician
Keijo Leinonen
Theatre technology and maintenance duties
+358 44 907 2966
keijo.leinonen(a)turku.fi
Art instructors
firstname.lastname(a)turku.fi, except for kristiina.a.kivimaki(a)turku.fi
Kristiina Kivimäki
Lotta Rapeli
Denisse Islas (art instructor and printmaker)
Principles of a safer space
We want you to feel welcome and safe in the Färi activities. That is why we comply with the principles of equality and safer space in all our activities.By the principles a safer space and corresponding operating methods, we mean consideration and appreciative behaviour towards everyone. In Färi, we uphold a respectful, listening and encouraging atmosphere. We treat everyone equally and respect each other’s personal space and artistic experience. We prohibit all forms of discrimination and racist speech and behaviour. The principles of a safer space apply to all customers, children and parents, visitors, employees and performers at Färi premises and events.
- I act in a way that does not insult anyone intentionally.
- I ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the discussion. I respect others when I talk to them.
- I help if someone needs help.
- I also ask for help myself.
- I know we are all different. That is why I will let everyone be themselves.
- I understand that my presumption of others is not always right. That is why it is better that I do not make a presumption of anyone on the basis of their disability, age, gender, language or religion, for example.
- When I speak, I will use words that take everyone into account.
- I listen and I learn. I accept new topics, people and perspectives without prejudice.
- I will not speak or behave in a way that discriminates against others or puts them down. I will not make assumptions about anyone’s sexuality, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, values, socio-economic background, health or functional capacity.
- I will give everyone body peace. Everyone has a right not to be touched, and I will respect that right.
- If someone thinks my behaviour is uncomfortable or offensive, I will change my behaviour.
- I will apologize if I have intentionally or unintentionally insulted others.
- I will tell a member of Färi staff, if I am worried about something at the location or event. For example, if I notice that someone does not feel safe.
- I allow myself and others the opportunity to enjoy art and culture.
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