In this fascinating episode of ArtMingle, we sit down with Piia Rantala-Korhonen, the dynamic cultural leader spearheading the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture project. Piia shares her professional journey and the strategic challenges she has faced, reflecting on how Oulu is blending technology with culture to shape the future of Oulu. Dive into our conversation on the importance of community engagement in cultural projects, and laugh along with us as Piya recounts some humorous behind-the-scenes stories from her experiences.

Photo: Harri Tarvainen

This episode is part of ECCAT, European Capital of Culture Art Talks. See more at eccat.eu.

Oulu, Finland, ECCAT, European Capital of Culture Art Talks, ArtMingle, Art podcast, Culture podcast, Art talk, Culture talk, Culture Management, Oulu2026, Culture Climate Change

Oulu 2026

Mika Oulu