The first Open office event of the spring will take place on Thursday, March 23 at 13-17 at Cirko – Center for New Circus. In the midst of working, there will be a short introduction to technical production basic, aimed at artists and producers.
The purpose of the Open office, collaboratively organized by Cirko, Zodiak and Dance House Helsinki, is to offer the knowledge of the staff of the organizing houses free of charge to the freelance community, and to provide space and time for questions and listening, collaborative working, and meeting and sharing with colleagues.
The first Open office event of the spring will take place on Thursday, March 23 at 13-17 at Cirko – Center for New Circus. In the midst of working, there will be a short introduction to technical production basic, aimed at artists and producers.
What is the Open office?
The Open office can provide space, for example:
- to work on a production budget or work text
- to think together about which international organizations to approach and how
- to ask about how associations or cultural cooperatives function
- to get comments on your communications or marketing ideas
- to write emails and meet colleagues in the process
- have a cup of coffee
You are welcome to join us with topical issues of your own or just to work in good company. Feel free to show up spontaneously, or sign up in advance; that way you can also let us know if there is something particular you want to discuss or ask about.
You can also book a 20-minute one-to-one sparring session on these or other issues that are relevant to you. It is also possible to have a sparring session remotely. This possibility is reserved primarily for people outside the capital region. The one-on-one sparring sessions are booked via the registration form (see below).
Open offices in spring 2026
The Open office will take place three times during spring 2026. Each occasion includes one keynote and/or conversation around a specific topic.
Thu 26.3. at 13:00-17:00 Cirko – Center for New Circus, Kaasutehtaankatu 1, building 8 entrance via the main door).
- at 15-16 discussion about technical production (for "non-technical people”)
- speakers Sasu Paakkunainen & Petteri Laukkanen / Dance House Helsinki and Eero Alava / Zodiak.
Tue 28.4. at 10:00-14:00 foyer of Dance House Helsinki, at The Cable Factory
- at 10:00-11:30 keynote and discussion about international agencies
- speaker (online) Line Rousseau / A Propic & Wolfgang Hoffmann / Aurora Nova
Wed 20.5. at 13:00-17:00 Zodiak’s office, at the Cable Factory, staircase A, 3. floor
- at 15:00 key-note + discussion about Group dynamics and leading a working group
- speaker Teppo Virtanen
The Open office is free of charge and aimed at artists and producers in the dance and circus sectors. You can find more info about what the Open office is (and is not) on our website.
Sign up in advance to one of sessions via https://forms.gle/9xyMngHY9inN1im98
When registering, you can indicate in advance the areas in which you particularly need help this time. However, you can always come to the venue without any specific need for assistance and without prior registration.
More info:
Elina Ruoho-Kurola, elina-ruoho-kurola@zodiak.fi
Avoin toimisto – Open office is part of Loisto, a joint project by Zodiak, Cirko, and Dance House Helsinki. Loisto serves as a catalyst for the sustainable internationalization of dance and circus. The project is supported by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.