Here you can find an overview of current events and contexts in which the Fund participates.
The Nordic Literary Summit in Gothenburg gathers politicians, researchers, writers and professionals from different Nordic countries. The meeting is organized in connection with Bokmässan in Gothenburg in collaboration with Göteborg Bokmässa, Västra Götalandregionen, Litteraturstaden Gothenburg and the Nordic Culture Fund.
The Nordic Culture Fund organises a seminar on “International cultural cooperation in a new era” at Göteborg Book Fair. The panelists are Linda Zachrison, Artistic Director of Gothenburg’s Stadsteater; Kristin Danielsen, director of Arts and Culture Norway; Madeleine Sjöstedt, Director of the Swedish Institute; Stefan Ingvarsson, Analyst at the Center for Eastern European Studies; and Susanna Pettersson, Director of the Finnish Cultural Foundation. The conversation is moderated by Ellen Wettmark, operations manager of Bonniers Konsthall. The seminar will be opened by the Nordic Culture Fund’s new Director, Maria Mediaas Jørstad.
The Nordic Culture Fund is this year participating in the very first Diversify Nordics-conference in Oslo. The Fund is taking part in a workshop entitled “Decolonising, Bridging and Belonging in the Arts and Culture Sector: A Framework”, sharing insight and experience on the topic.
The Nordic Culture Fund is participating in a panel discussion on the implementation of WHO’s project, Music and Motherhood, a project on how singing groups help reduce symptoms of postpartum depression. The project is part of an ongoing partnership between The Nordic Culture Fund and WHO’s Regional Office for Europe, as part of the Globus-programme.