17.06.2026
Samu Forsblom appointed President of the Arts and Culture Regional Assembly
The Government has appointed the Arts and Culture Regional Assembly for the term 2026-2029. Samu Forsblom, Programme Director, was elected President of the Regional Assembly.
The Government of Northern Ostrobothnia presented Forsblom as a member of the Regional Assembly at its meeting on 23 February 2026. The election as President is good news for the whole of Northern Ostrobothnia. It will contribute to strengthening the visibility of northern cultural know-how at the national level at a time when the region is implementing the European Capital of Culture year.
The Arts and Culture Regional Assembly serve ass in connection in cooperation in cooperation with the new Arts and Culture Agency. Its tasks include acting as an expert body in artistic and cultural policy matters, appointing an expert bank for art and culture, and outlining the principles of peer review. The Regional Assembly's term of office starts on 1 July 2026
Additional information: Auli Suorsa, Senior Cultural Affairs Specialist, tel. +358 50 386 8443 auli.suorsa@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
