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SUOMIART is the association of Finnish Artists in Sweden. The aim of the association is to create and develop the Finnish culture in Sweden through art exhibitions, courses, excursions and other cultural events. The association also participates in international cultural projects. The association has over 100 members. It was established in 1977. Suomiart also arranges a yearly competition called the Artist of the Year in Sweden. It is open for Sweden Finns as well as Finnish and Swedish-speaking Finns artists who live in Sweden. The artist of the year is chosen by a jury. The artist of the year award winners include:
2013
The artist of the year 2013 Linn Henriksson Strååt
The young artist of the year 2013' Markus Laakkonen'
2012
The artist of the year 2012 Karin Wallin
The young artist of the year 2012' Anna Julkunen'
2011
The artist of the year 2011 Riitta Vainionpää
The young artist of the year 2011 Virva Hinnemo
2010
The artist of the year 2010 Helena Piippo Larsson
The young artist of the year 2010 Anton Wiraeus
2009 Thelma Aulio-Paananen
2008 Mette Muhli
2007 Anne Persson Lucenius
2006 Niklas Mulari
2005 Kaarina Manninen
2004 Aila Manni-Snickars