Our House, in the Middle of Our Street

Discovering Creative Industries has been a channel for me to dig into different events, phenomena, cultural organisations and activities in Tartu. And it has all been very, very enjoyable! But now that my project in Tartu is more or less on its halfway, I realise that I still haven’t introduced you the people that I share my daily life with! And they truly are worth introducing! While waiting for our new premises to be finished, it can be that we’re all thronged on the same couch –and just enjoying it and each other.

this time it was empty, though

Some days are all about steps and running. Everybody comes and goes from one meeting to another as their calendars tell them to, but even when it’s busy it’s always very warm and friendly. The cheerful fuzz around you just makes you laugh. And we do try to get together at least once a week, have a lunch together and synchronize our calendars.

Raul, the director of the house, is always on the move. The best way to find him is to stay on watch on Kalevi street, there is a chance that you see a flash of him flying around with his bike or car. So if you call to the office, the person to answer the phone instead of Raul is usually Külli. She does magic with forms and blanks. Bring all the applications in the world that you need help with to her, she will instantly fix them!

Külli and Angela climbing a tree

Raul, almost on the move also when giving a speech

Juta is the business brain of the group. A great combination of high heels and a discovery voyager who digs the diamonds up from your ideas. And speaking of ideas, Ave is full of them. Let me know if anyone has ever heard her saying ”no idea!”! Instead of that everyone has heard her laugh. Angela represents the German point of view in the team –in order, in time and organised. And truly heartful! 

Proudly presenting Juta also!

 To spice it all up, there’s Eha, who keeps the rooms in order and cleans the mess we’ve made, and makes some good coffee. But so does Michael, the café owner. It’s good to have him in the house, an inspiring environment like this might help him become a really good blackboard decorator one day! Until that Bianca, the chef of the café has to look after him, and at the same time make sure that her delicious cookings are not burning. 

Surprised Michael and Angela

You can find all of us from Tartu Centre for Creative Industries on Kalevi street. With people like these, you really don’t necessarily have to go anywhere in order to find creativity or innovativeness. It sits right next to you. And me? The connection to Finland, a research maker and a happy blogger surrounded with the most amazing people in the world.