PÅL JENTOFT JOHNSEN – Tromsø Municipality (Tromsø, Norway)

Pål leads the cultural sector in Tromsø, shaping policy, supporting institutions, and driving strategic development across the city’s vibrant arts landscape. With a background in music therapy, management, and education, he brings both heart and structure to cultural leadership. Before taking on the director role, he headed the Tromsø Cultural School for over a decade and has been an active voice in national cultural networks.