New Director for Kunstsilo

"I am very pleased to announce that Maria Mediaas Jørstad will lead Kunstsilo into its next, important phase. With over 20 years of leadership experience in both public and private arts and cultural organizations, she brings the drive and ambition that align perfectly with Kunstsilo’s goals," says Chairman of the Board, Stein Olav Henrichsen.

Henrichsen, together with the board and the board’s hiring committee, has conducted a comprehensive and thorough recruitment process. In collaboration with the recruitment firm Visindi, a large number of national and international candidates were considered throughout the process, which concluded with a unanimous recommendation and decision to appoint Mediaas Jørstad as the new Director of Kunstsilo.

Shaping Kunstsilo’s Future Vision

Kunstsilo’s new Director has previously played a key role in establishing and leading Talent Norge and has extensive experience as a producer at the National Theatre in Norway. She also spearheaded the successful production of MAMMA MIA! at Folketeatret. Currently, she works at Nordens Hus in Copenhagen, where she leads the Nordic Culture Fund, which is part of the official Nordic cooperation and operates as an independent entity alongside the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council.

"I am incredibly excited to take on this important role alongside the talented team working in this remarkable building, which houses a world-class collection," says incoming Director Maria Mediaas Jørstad. "I have followed Kunstsilo’s vision from the very beginning, and it has been amazing to see how it has evolved. I feel fortunate to now have the opportunity to help shape its future."