Cultural strategy, partnerships and special projects at the intersection of cultural, creative and commercial worlds.
Mari Stølan ~ Cultural Advisory partner with cultural and heritage institutions to strengthen public engagement, and financial resilience, with brands and commercial sectors building relevance and value through cultural engagement, and with creative talent to expand their practice and influence into new territory — translating ideas and ambition into meaningful collaborations, unexpected initiatives and lasting cultural impact.
Founded in Oslo by cultural strategist and executive advisor Mari Stølan.
MUNCH X Rejina Pyo Collaboration
In conjunction with National Portrait Gallery exhibition, 2025
Strategy & Development for Arts and Heritage Institutions
Providing strategic direction and long-term thinking for cultural and heritage institutions navigating growth, change or new ambition. Working across strategic development, revenue and business model thinking, positioning and organizational alignment — translating ambition into clear priorities, actionable frameworks and structures that support long-term institutional health.
Cultural Initiatives, Programming & Partnerships for Commercial Sectors
Supporting brands and commercial partners build long-term cultural strategies, initiatives and programming, that earn their place in suitable cultural territories. From early strategic framing and direction, through partnership and project management — delivering high-impact initiatives with real cultural weight and lasting value for all stakeholders.
International Partnerships & Cultural Exchange for Institutions and Brands
Building international relationships and cross-border opportunities for cultural institutions, brands and creative organizations navigating global ambition and the complexity of multi-stakeholder projects. Supporting touring exhibitions, cross-institutional collaborations, exchange programs and strategic partnerships — identifying shared interests and financial opportunities, and delivering initiatives with real cultural weight and lasting international value for all stakeholders.
Constance Tenvik - Artist Edition Launch
Milano Fashion Week, 2024
With special performance by Concrete Husband
SELECTED PRESS
WWW, Rejina Pyo and Munch Museum Partner on Edvard Munch-inspired Capsule
SHOWSTUDIO - Rejina Pyo Transforms Edvard Munchs Angst into Artful Scarves
ARTSY, Edvard Munch collection launched by fashion designer Rejina Pyo
VOGUE ITALIA, Rendezvous with Constance Tenvik, one of Oslo's most promising young artists
HARPERS BAZAAR, Constance Tenvik's silk scarves on display at the Palazzo Reale in Milan
VOGUE ITALIA, From Oslo to a new exhibition in Milan: this is Edvard Munch's year
about
Mari Stølan is a cultural strategist and executive advisor bridging institutional, creative and commercial worlds and ambitions.
Creative expression and cultural references are continuously reinterpreted, reshaped and built upon across generations, disciplines and contexts. In a fast-paced and increasingly digitalized world, Mari finds her most interesting work rooted in human creativity and curiosity, clear values and ambition, and unexpected encounters across disciplines and talent.
Her background spans cultural institutions, strategic consultancy and independent creative practice. She spent several years leading strategic development at the MUNCH museum in Oslo, where she built the museum's international strategy and initiated collaborations that connected museums, brands and embassies, receiving extensive international coverage in publications such as Vogue Italy and Harper’s Bazaar.
In addition to an international focus, Mari’s work at MUNCH included strategic audience development, evaluating and developing MUNCH Publishing and exploring new areas of growth.
Prior to MUNCH, Mari Stølan worked as Business Architect, independently and at the strategic innovation consultancy Æra, leading commercial development projects across public and private sectors, including the Norwegian Red Cross, Varner Group and OsloMet.
She is co-founder of SØLV Clothing, a heritage clothing brand exploring slower and more transparent approaches to fashion production through a direct-to-consumer, pre-order business model. Through SØLV, she spoke at TEDxOslo on intentional business development, creativity and sustainable growth. The brand was nominated for both the Norwegian design award Nåløyet and the Norwegian Design Council’s Young Talent Award.
Mari is educated in design and business at Central Saint Martins, University of Arts in London, and BI Business School in Oslo.
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