Tinna Grétarsdóttir has been appointed the Executive Director of Reykjavík Arts Festival for the next four years.

Tinna completed a Master's degree in Project Management from the Reykjavik University in 2023 and a BA degree in Contemporary Dance from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts in 1998. She has held the position of Executive Director of Dansverkstæðið since 2012 and was a project manager at the most recent Reykjavík Arts Festival, where she amongst other was responsible for organising the work of volunteers. From 2012 to 2022, Tinna was an Artistic Director of the performance group Bíbí & Blaka and is a regular lecturer at the Iceland University of the Arts since 2016. In 2023-2024, Tinna participated in the making of a performing arts policy organised by the Ministry of Culture.

“The Reykjavík Arts Festival is a unique event that has brought us incredible experiences, both big and small, for over 50 years. Being able to participate in the organisation and preparation of the festival is a privilege, and I am extremely grateful to Lára Sóley and the board of the festival for the opportunity,” says Tinna.

“I am very much looking forward to working with Tinna. Her experience in management, planning, grant applications, and staff management will be invaluable in the role of Executive Director. She has important insight into the country’s cultural life and strong connections with both Icelandic and international artists. There are exciting times ahead, where the festival’s strategy will be reviewed and the program for the next festival, taking place from May to June 14, will be completed. I know that together, we will work hard to have a successful collaboration with outstanding artists and offer the public unique opportunities to enjoy outstanding art events,” says Lára Sóley Jóhannsdóttir, Artistic Director.

Tinna is taking over the position from Fjóla Dögg Sverrisdóttir, who has worked as Executive Director since 2017 with outstanding success. The Artistic Director and Board of the Reykjavík Arts Festival thank Fjóla for all of her excellent work in support of the festival.

The application deadline for the position of Executive Director of the Reykjavík Arts Festival was December 12th, and a total of 27 individuals applied for the position.