Wenche Viktorsdatter Paulsen is a theatre producer and artistic leader from Tromsø with 25 years of experience in the performing arts. She was founder and artistic director of Tigerstadsteatret in Oslo and has held several leading positions in theatre. In…
Tuva Johansen started as producer for Arctic Pride in August 2025. They are also co-organizer of the queer arts festival Open Out and evening manager at Skeiv Klubb in Tromsø. Known for being outgoing, adaptable, and passionate about queer culture,…
Susanne Næss Nielsen is Director of the Arctic Arts Festival (Festspillene i Nord-Norge). She previously led Dansearena Nord from 2010 to 2022, before it expanded its mandate and became Davvi – Center for Performing Arts, serving the entire northern region.…
Stein Bjørn has been a professional actor since 1987, appearing in 14 feature films, numerous TV series, and 39 theatre productions in Norway and Sweden. He was a member of the renowned Totalteatret in Tromsø and has long explored documentary…
A visual designer from Skopje - quick to tune in, even quicker to adapt. Drawn to the quiet beauty of everyday people and objects, finding inspiration in the simple and the overlooked. Probably a dog in a past life, but…
Siri Kvambe is a musician and cultural worker from Tromsø, now based in Oslo. She is Director of Samspill International Music Network, which supports artists working with global music traditions in Norway. Samspill functions both as a production hub and…
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…
