UUSI KULMA – Culture and nature activities in Uusimaa
The UUSI KULMA (New Angle) project combines cultural and artistic elements with outdoor activities in nature. Over the course of just over a year, nature excursions will be organised, during which local artists will present, for example, musical performances, dance sessions or poetry readings in nearby natural sites. The activities will begin in spring 2026 in Espoo, Karkkila, Lohja and Siuntio. The project is co-funded through the Supporting Sustainable Growth and Vitality in the Regions (AKKE) grant issued by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council.
About the project
The project combines cultural and artistic elements with outdoor activities in nature. The project involves nature excursions during which local artists carry out musical performances, dance sessions or poetry readings in nearby natural sites.
Excursions led by local artists and nature guides will be carried out over the course of just over a year. Events will be held year-round in Espoo, Lohja, Karkkila and Siuntio until 31 May 2027.
Project target groups
The target groups of the activities are people in mental health and substance use rehabilitation, older people and immigrants.
Project goals
The project activities will strengthen the social inclusion, wellbeing and functional capacity of persons belonging to the target groups. The project will pilot new ways of delivering cultural services in nature-based settings. In addition, the project offers employment opportunities for local artists and small entrepreneurs in the nature sector.
Project implementers
The project is implemented by the City of Espoo’s Cultural Promotion and Partnerships service area.
The project partners include the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County, the municipality of Siuntio, as well as the cities of Lohja and Karkkila.
The project is co-funded through the Supporting Sustainable Growth and Vitality in the Regions (AKKE) grant issued by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council.
Become a service provider
The project is looking for nature guides and artists as service providers from the Espoo, Siuntio, Karkkila, and Lohja areas. The City of Espoo is responsible for the project’s procurement. The call for tenders was published in the Cloudia Tendering system on 9 February 2026 (in Finnish).(external link, opens in a new window) The tenders are open until 28 February, 3:45 p.m. in the Cloudia system.
Information session on the competitive tendering on 13 February 2026
We are organising an open information session on the service providers’ competitive tendering, on Friday 13 February, from 14:00 to 15:00 via Teams. The project is presented by Senior Specialist Elina Pulli and Project Coordinator Laura Hautsalo. Join the Teams meeting by clicking this link on 13 February at 14:00.(external link, opens in a new window)