Selena Sefany is Senior Communications Advisor at the MUNCH Museum in Oslo. She has a background in strategy, PR, and diversity work, including roles in Balansekunst, Skeiv Verden, and the Norwegian Students’ Union. Outside of her museum role, she is…

Rebekka Brox Liabø is a playwright and theatre pedagogue who has led the project Snakk for deg sjøl (“Speak for Yourself”) for 15 years. The project is dedicated to giving children and young people a voice, with more than 30,000…

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…

Moa Bjørnson is Managing Director of Træna 365 and city developer for Molobyen in Bodø. She has worked with urban and rural development in Malmö, Træna and Bodø, with a focus on the potential of places and the people who…

Mia Marlene Eriksen is Head of Tvibit Music, Tromsø’s hub for young creative talents. With a background in the music industry and festival production, she works to support emerging artists and producers. Her work combines local engagement with an international…

Mathilde Stubmark is Head of Education and Mediation at Tromsø Kunstforening, the oldest art institution in Northern Norway. The gallery presents both international and regional contemporary art and serves as a key platform for younger artists. Mathilde focuses on creating…

Martha Jensine Hansen Møkkelgjerd is Festival Director of the Tromsø Jazz Festival. She also works as a producer for Kulturnatta Tromsø and Rimfrost Productions. Although trained as a lawyer, she has worked full-time in the arts and culture sector since…

Marianne Saus is Festival Director of the Bukta Festival in Tromsø, where she has been involved for nearly 10 years in roles ranging from chair of the board to communications manager. She has long been part of Tromsø’s cultural and…

Lisa Hoen is the Festival and Program Director of the Tromsø International Film Festival and Tromsø Silent Film Days. She has worked in various roles with TIFF for over a decade, with a background in media, communications, and culture. Hoen…

Lars Kaupang has worked in Tromsø’s cultural sector since 2012 and has led Arctic Pride since 2020. He is deeply engaged in LGBTQ+ rights and community organizing, and is known for his strong work ethic and empathy. His colleagues describe…