I am Katariina Nikkilä, a 27-year-old cultural manager from Jyväskylä, Finland. I work across photography, event production, and community projects, focusing on creative collaboration and meaningful experiences. In addition to my hands-on work, I co-founded a culture organization that operates an arthouse in Jyväskylä, providing a platform for artists within the local arts scene. I thrive in third spaces where creativity meets community, and I’m looking for new opportunities to collaborate. I'm also happy to say that in 2025 i'm one of the board members of The Centre of Creative Photography (Luovan valokuvauksen keskus) in Jyväskylä. My experience ranges from photography and cultural production to communications, graphic design, editing, marketing and administrative tasks. I'm flexible and carry positive mindset with me! Located in Lisbon - Let’s connect?…

Katariina Nikkilä

I am Katariina Nikkilä, a 27-year-old cultural manager from Jyväskylä, Finland. I work across photography, event production, and community projects, focusing on creative collaboration and meaningful experiences. In addition to my hands-on work, I co-founded a culture organization that operates an arthouse in Jyväskylä, providing a platform for artists within the local arts scene. I thrive in third spaces where creativity meets community, and I’m looking for new opportunities to collaborate. I'm also happy to say that in 2025 i'm one of the board members of The Centre of Creative Photography (Luovan valokuvauksen keskus) in Jyväskylä. My experience ranges from photography and cultural production to communications, graphic design, editing, marketing and administrative tasks. I'm flexible and carry positive mindset with me! Located in Lisbon - Let’s connect?…

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I am Katariina Nikkilä, a 27-year-old cultural manager from Jyväskylä, Finland. I work across photography, event production, and community projects, focusing on creative collaboration and meaningful experiences.

In addition to my hands-on work, I co-founded a culture organization that operates an arthouse in Jyväskylä, providing a platform for artists within the local arts scene. I thrive in third spaces where creativity meets community, and I’m looking for new opportunities to collaborate. I’m also happy to say that in 2025 i’m one of the board members of The Centre of Creative Photography (Luovan valokuvauksen keskus) in Jyväskylä. My experience ranges from photography and cultural production to communications, graphic design, editing, marketing and administrative tasks. I’m flexible and carry positive mindset with me!

Located in Lisbon - Let’s connect?

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Experience Level

Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Board Member at Center of Creative Photography
January 1, 2025 - Present
Board member; governance and strategic planning.
Producer at European Solidarity Corps EU Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Producer for an EU Solidarity Corps project; coordinating activities and events.
Producer and Resident DJ at State of Souls
January 1, 2022 - Present
Producer and resident DJ for events and performances.
Founding Board Member (Secretary, and Vice Chair) at Yläkulttuuri Ry
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founding board member; served as secretary and vice chair.
Producer at Elävät Ilta Mat Art Workshops
January 1, 2022 - Present
Producer for art workshops and events.
Summer Producer, Youth Worker at City of Jyväskylä
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Summer producer and youth worker for municipal programs.
Producer at Struve Experience
January 1, 2023 - Present
Go Virtual! event; video production.
Videographer & Producer at Struve Experience
January 1, 2023 - Present
Video production; produced footage and interviews.
Communications Officer at Culture Center Villa Rana
January 1, 2022 - Present
Communications officer; public relations and outreach.
Dancer at Dance Theatre Kramp
January 1, 2022 - Present
Nakyvii n multidisciplinary work; stage performance.
Intern (Communications and Marketing) at Jazz Jyväskylä ry
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Communications and Marketing Intern.
Artist Assistant at Jyväskylä Heart 24H
January 1, 2019 - Present
Artist assistant; support in events and art projects.
Board Member at Centre of Creative Photography
January 1, 2025 - Present
Board member involved in governance and strategy for creative photography initiatives.
Producer & Resident DJ at State of Souls
January 1, 2022 - Present
Producer and resident DJ for events, coordinating performances and outreach.
Founding Board Member (Secretary & Vice Chairperson) at Yläkulttuuri ry
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founding board member; secretary and vice chairperson of a cultural association.
Producer at Elavat Ilta Mat Art Workshops
January 1, 2022 - Present
Producer for art workshops and related events.
Producer at Struve Experience: Go Virtual! Event
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Producer for the Go Virtual! event.
Videographer & Producer at Struve Experience Video Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Producer and videographer for event media production.
Communications Officer at Cultural Center Villa Rana
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Communications officer for the cultural center.
Dancer at Dance Theater Kramp
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Nakyviin multidisciplinary work; dancer.
Communications & Marketing Intern at Jazz JKLRy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Intern in communications and marketing.
Volunteer at Tamper Film Festival
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Volunteer at the film festival.
Producer at Expand the Roots - Contemporary Circus Podcast
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Producer for a contemporary circus podcast.

Education

Cultural Management at Humak University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Visual Arts at Pirkkala Upper Secondary School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Exchange Student - Film Studies
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Diploma in Visual Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government

Skills

Experience Level