Curriculum vitae (Coming soon)

By Laura Lehtinen, Satu Tuittila, Sirpa Lahti, Uniarts Helsinki

CV of a performing artist 

Performing artist 

In brief 

NN is a performing artist and craftswoman based in South Karelia. She also works as a youth drama teacher at School X. The aim in her performance is to combine craftmanship and theatre. The performer’s work is guided by dialogue and triviality. One of the key goals in her work is to improve access to art in rural areas. 

Contact details 
Home address 
phone number 
email 
social media accounts 

Education and training 
Master of Arts 2024, School X, Master’s programme M 
Bachelor’s degree 2019, School A, Degree programme B 
Diploma in Art and Design 2015, Vocational College / College X, Specialisation Y 

Other key training 

2014 Course name and organiser 
2016 Course name and organiser 

Language skills 

Finnish: mother tongue  
English,French: excellent  
Swedish, Spanish: good  
Japanese: basics 

Special skills 
Special skill 1 
Special skill 2 
Special skill 3 

Selected artistic work   

Craft performance P, 2025, Facilitator and performer 

A group performance in which performers make crafts in Gallery G, P. The performer acts as convener of the group and producer of the event, in addition to their own work. 

Musical M, City Theatre T, ensemble performer 
Director: O.O. Author: T.T. Composer: S.S. 

MON, monologue tour in service homes, 2021-2022, performer, scriptwriter, costume designer 
A monologue based on the experiences of the performer. The performance had a total of 300 spectators and was enthusiastically received by the old people’s homes. 

Other work and activities 

Youth theatre workshop instructor 2022-> 

Opisto O, in charge of planning and implementing training, in charge of communication and public relations 

age groups 12-14 years and 14-18 years 

Member of the Board of Taiteilijayhdistys Y 2019-2023 

Publications on art 

The Opisto O blog features texts on the regional impact of art, 

on cultural well-being and the power of the arts to build community 

ks. www.nettisivu.og 

Grants 

Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation 2023, €6,000 for the working group to work on craft performance 

Finnish Cultural Foundation’s Regional Fund 2020, Working grant 3 months 

Musician’s CV 

NN 
 
Summary: 
NN is an artist and educator who masters several musical styles and instruments, with violin as her main instrument. She performs solo and with her trio and teaches at the Music Institute. NN composes music for herself, but also on commission and has published teaching material for band teaching.. NN is an internationally renowned artist who has released two solo albums. 

Education and training 
 
Master of Music, Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts (2023), Master’s programme X 

  • Main instrument: violin 
  • Other disciplines: guitar, kantele, composition 
      

Music Institute of X 

  •  Basic Studies in Arts, Violin 
      

Work experience 

Freelance musician (2020-) 

  •  Performed solo at various events and concerts at home and abroad 
  • Nominated for Musician of the Year at the W Gala 2024 
  • Genres: classical, jazz, folk music 
  • Trio 3  
     

Music Teacher, Music Institute O (2020-) 

  •  She has taught piano, music theory and improvisation to students of all ages. 
  •  She has developed curricula and organised music concerts for pupils. 
      

Composer (2020-) 

  •  Composed and arranged music for various groups and projects (e.g. game Z, quartet X and theatre Y) 
  • Three-year project of the Kone Foundation (2024-) 

Other engagements and activities 

Musiikin kannatusyhdistys ry: chairman (2023-) 

Teaching assistant in a music class at a local secondary school (2017-2020)