Ääriö ry is a non-profit association based in Turku, Finland, specializing in curating video art, and whose stated purpose is furthering the exposure of audiovisual art.

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Our values and guiding principles include fairness, gentleness, considerateness, inclusivity, equality, justness, transparency, and trustworthiness. Having no jurying fee in our open call for submissions for Video Art Festival Turku (VAFT), not charging for entry to the festival, and committing to paying a screening fee to featured artists are some of our central value choices, for social and economic equality.

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Ääriö ry organizes contemporary art events, most notable the Video Art Festival Turku (VAFT), which is held once every 1.5 years. VAFT's production team consists of professional culture workers, who have their background in art and cultural history, museum field, curating, media studies, communications and marketing, event production and graphic design. The association also employs photography and cinematography professionals to record held events.

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safer space at vaft​

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Ääriö ry abides by safer space principles. We don't accept, racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminating behaviour. If you witness this kind of behaviour, please let us know. 

Please keep the following guidelines in mind:

- Treat others with respect

- Please don't touch, stare or photograph people without consent

- Don't comment on people's bodies or ways to present

- Respect everyone's self definiton. Avoid making assumptions about people's background (sexuality, wealth, nationality, ability, etc

- Give space to minorities

- If someone is harassing you or you witness harassment, please let us know

- Friendly criticism may happen. Assume responsibility for your own actions and behaviour. Remember that your actions affect other people, regardless of your good intentions.