Kristiina Avik

Kristiina Avik currently serves as the Head of the Cultural Field at Smart City Tartu since November 2021, focusing on development projects related to culture and the creative industries. Previously, Kristiina held positions including Interim Manager of the Department of Culture at Smart City Tartu, overseeing the planning of activities across culture, sports, youth work, and hobby activities. Kristiina also worked at Tartu City Government as Head of Cultural Service and Chief Specialist of Cultural Service from February 2018 to November 2021. In addition, Kristiina was a Capacity Building Project Manager for the Tartu 2024 Foundation, leading the ‘Kultuurikompass’ forum for arts managers in the region. Kristiina's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Tartu, complemented by experiences as an active member of the university’s Marketing Club and an intern at Smart City Tartu.