The Finnish Glass Museum was awarded for its meritorious work in nurturing the craft tradition related to glass

The Finnish Glass Museum has been recognized with eight other artists and communities for their meritorious work at the Finnish Culture Awards celebration. The prizes awarded by the Ministry of Education and Culture were distributed in Tampere at the concert and event hall Tavara-asema on Wednesday evening, November 20.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has awarded this year's Finland awards to a total of eight artists. The Finnish Glass Museum was the only community to be awarded the Finland Prize honorary diploma.

Award justifications

According to the Ministry of Education and Culture, The Finnish Glass Museum has played a key role in naming the know-how related to hand-made glass to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage at the end of 2023. The Finnish Glass Museum coordinated this international project for Finland for ten years by bringing together 17 communities of glass industry and glassblowing tradition bearers operating in Finland.

The Finnish Glass Museum has also been exceptionally successful in nurturing the continuity of the craft tradition related to glass, strengthening international cooperation and networks, and strengthening the industry's status and appreciation in Finnish society.

"National recognition is a sign that the work we do for the glass community and glass has an impact. The Finnish Glass Museum has found its social role and wants to continue to boldly seek new ways to increase the visibility of glass and the vitality of the industry," says Hanna Mamia-Walther, director of the Finnish Glass Museum.

The award is a significant recognition for the entire staff of the Glass Museum.

As a nationally responsible museum, The Finnish Glass Museum develops cultural heritage work and cooperation between museums in its specialty and promotes international connections in its specialty.

Information about the Finland Prize

The Finland Prizes is a cultural award given annually by the Ministry of Education and Culture. It can be awarded in recognition of either a significant artistic career, a notable artistic achievement or a promising breakthrough. The Finland Prize can be awarded to an individual artist, work group, community, company or cultural event. The Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala decides on the Finland Prizes.

The Finland Prize has been awarded since 1993.

Read the announcement of the Ministry of Education and Culture

Read the previous news (December 6.12.2023, XNUMX): Knowledge related to hand-made glass included in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage