Urban neighbourhood culture

As part of the general cultural services, Cultural Centre Valve participates in the production of cultural services for the entire Oulu region, enabling possibilities for cultural activities in the different ares of Oulu.

The person responsible for urban neighbourhood culture services at Valve is the executive producer Ari-Matti Lappalainen (link to contact details). 

Support and development

The urban neighbourhood culture facilities provide cultural services and develop opportunities for cultural activities in the different districts of Oulu. Events are organised around the city together with local actors. Networks are created in the city neighbourhoods to organise joint productions and visits and, for example, to spread festivals throughout the city. There is also cooperation with early childhood education and basic education and as part of work with young people and elderly people.