Decision making
New Classics Fund was set up jointly by the State and four foundations. The fund is steered by a Committee consisting of one member appointed by each foundation and four members appointed by the State.
Committee
- Joni Hiitola, chair
Senior Ministerial Adviser for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education and Culture - Erik Båsk
CEO, The Alfred Kordelin Foundation - Riitta Heinämaa
Senior Ministerial Adviser for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education and Culture - Mari Karikoski
Senior Ministerial Adviser for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education and Culture - Sören Lillkung
CEO, The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland - Arto Mäenmaa
Executive Director, Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation - Susanna Pettersson
CEO, The Finnish Cultural Foundation - Johanna Vuolasto
Senior Ministerial Adviser for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education and Culture
Applications are assessed in the first instance by a jury appointed by the Committee. Its task is to prepare proposals for beneficiaries for the Committee, which will make the final selection.