Culture and art

Culture and art as sources of wellbeing

Culture and art are linked to wellbeing and meaningful everyday life. Culture and art enrich our lives in various ways. For example, they offer an opportunity to experience new perspectives, emotions and ideas. The meaningfulness of culture and art is your own subjective experience.

Experiences of culture and art may be present in different forms in your life. Examples: 

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  • Reading a book  
  • Listen to music  
  • Drawing or painting  
  • Knitting or crafts  
  • Observing the culture and art in your surroundings, such as examining statues and paintings  
  • Attending activities related to art or culture.   

Learn more about the wellbeing impact of culture and art and find ways to make them part of your everyday life. The following sources and services can help you: 

Perspectives on the health impacts of art and culture – Sitra (in finnish) Read about how art and culture can strengthen your wellbeing.
Kulttuurivene – Mental wellbeing from culture (in finnish) Find ways to experience culture and art. Cultural wellbeing tips help make culture part of your everyday life.
Wellbeing services – Wellbeing Services County of Vantaa and Kerava Discover culture and art services and events easily in one place.
Vantaa event calendar – City of Vantaa Find experiences nearby and explore culture and art events in your area.
Kerava event calendar – City of Kerava Find experiences nearby and explore culture and art events in your area.

Kaikukortti

With the Kaikukortti culture card, you can purchase free tickets for events and services like festivals, sports services or concerts, as well as course places in some education institutes. The card is personal and free of charge. Kaikukortti can be issued to a person aged over 16 who is a client of certain healthcare and social welfare services or operators that promote welfare and health.

 

Kaikukortti – Wellbeing Services County of Vantaa and Kerava Culture belongs to everyone. Learn about the Kaikukortti culture card and the opportunities it offers.
Kaikukortti areas – Kaikukortti Check out your local Kaikukortti page and see where you can get the card and where you can use it.
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