Kunstsilo Foundation has appointed Maria Mediaas Jørstad as the new director of Kunstsilo in Kristiansand, Norway.
Mediaas Jørstad joins from her directorship at the Nordic Culture Fund – operating from Nordens Hus in Copenhagen – where she helped establish and lead the Talent Norge programme. Previously she has also been a producer at Norway’s National Theatre.
‘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,’ Mediaas Jørstad said in a statement. ‘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.’
She will begin a five-year term on 6 January 2025.
