Halfway through – Reflective overview of the journey so far
The Professional Media Presence (PMP) project is now well into its journey, and as we reach the halfway mark, it’s time to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved, the experiences of......
Applying grants is a part of artist’s work - Sharing tips and experiences
How do you apply for grants? When is the best time to do it? Why is it important to have an online artistic portfolio? What does the Finnish grant system look like? These questions were addressed......
PMP Artist Residency in Lapland
In the PMP project one of the main activities is the 2-month artist residency that brings international artists from all over the Europe to Finland, Italy, Spain and Croatia in the years......
Reflecting on the Trnava Workshop Week
The recent Workshop Week in Trnava, Slovakia, organized by Youth for Equality, was more than just a gathering of artists; it was a dynamic exchange of ideas, skills, and inspiration. The event brought......
Journey of artistic discovery: testimonials from Trnava Workshop Week
During the 3rd PMP Workshop Week in September 23-27, 2024, in Trnava (Slovakia), the participating artists from diverse backrounds dove deep into pressing issues of our time: media literacy, fake......
Social Media & Media Readership - watch the presentations
Professional Media Presence project organised it´s 3rd Online Seminar on the theme Social Media & Media Readership on 5.9.2024. It was organised and hosted by two of our partners; Lapland......
Find the people that work best with you – interview with Angela Bettoni
As part of the Professional Media Presence (PMP) project artists from six different EU countries have the opportunity to experience artist residencies in Finland, Italy, Lapland, Spain and Croatia......
Working in artist residency in Venice – what is Cat Care Calling?
What happens in an PMP artist residency? Here is one example from Venice, Italy, where multidisciplinary artist Raffaella Menchetti worked in May 2024.How to transform an act of violence into an act......
My first Artist Residency as a young performer with Down Syndrome
By Angela Bettoni I was selected to be one of the resident artists in Venice with Perypezye Urbane as part of the Professional Media Presence project.This was my very first artist residency. As a......
Creative journey beyond stereotypes: artist testimonials from the Venice Workshop Week
In April 8-12, 2024, the picturesque and legendary city of Venice hosted the second PMP Workshop Week, a collaborative event that brought together 24 artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.......









