We are a cultural institution with an objective to strengthen the cultural life in Åland and contribute to Åland’s participation in the Nordic cooperation.
About NIPÅ
About NIPÅ
The Nordic Institute on Åland (Nipå) is a cultural institute under the Nordic Council of Ministers and our mission is to support, stimulate and develop cultural life by
- enrich Åland with culture from all over the Nordic region
- convey Åland culture to the Nordic countries
- promote Åland's participation in Nordic cultural co-operation
- act as advisors to help project entrepreneurs and cultural workers to be realized in the Nordic cultural work.
- contribute to children and young people having a central place in Nordic cultural co-operation.
NIPÅ is a sister organization and information point for Nordic Culture Contact and the Nordic Culture Fund. We offer advice and help you find the right one among the various support programs.
The Nordic Institute on Åland opened on 3 May 1985.

Harriet Lundell
Administrative Secretary
Tel: +358 (0)18 25 243
Mobil: +358 (0)457 34 25 441

Anna Lind Bengtsson
Communication and project manager
Mobil: +358 (0) 457 012 2202
The board 2020-2022
The Board of Nordic Institute on Åland consist of representatives from Nordic countries and autonomous areas
Board members under period 1.1.2020-31.12.2022
Martin Schjerven (NO)
Anusha Andersson (SE)
Rasmus Vestergaard (DK)
Inger Eriksen (GL)
Kristine Dzene (AX)
Statutes and annual reports
NIPÅ statutes 2016-01-01 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2017 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2016 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2015 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2014 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2013 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2012 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2011 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2010 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2009 (PDF)
NIPÅ annual report 2008 (PDF)