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
Annika Söderlund
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

Jury 2025

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.

Julian Owusu, Dance artist
Dan Henriksson, Artistic director, Klockriketeatern
Mari Hatakka, CEO, Tavastia club