About Us

Cultural Non-profit Association Logrus ry (Helsinki)

Logrus ry is a registered non-profit cultural association (rekisteröity yhdistys, Business ID: 2040144-2), founded in Helsinki in 2006. For 20 years, the association has continuously advanced independent performing arts, theatre pedagogy, and intercultural dialogue across the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.

20 Years

of continuous cultural activity in Finland (since 2006)

25+

productions, laboratories & projects

15,000+

audience members & participants

100%

transparency & strict accountability

Mission & Strategic Priorities

Logrus ry is dedicated to developing an inclusive, open, and safe cultural platform where performing arts serve as a catalyst for social integration, mutual support, intergenerational dialogue, and community building in Finland.

— Artistic Quality (Taiteellinen laatu): Producing and staging contemporary theatrical works in collaboration with professional directors, stage designers, playwrights, and performers.
— Low-Threshold Accessibility (Matala kynnys & Saavutettavuus): Engaging diverse audiences regardless of social background, age, physical ability, or language proficiency.
— Integration Through the Arts (Kotoutuminen taiteen keinoin): Empowering multicultural communities and bridging cultural ties in Finland through collaborative creative expression.
— Safer Space Policy (Turvallisemman tilan periaatteet): Upholding rigorous standards of inclusion, respect, non-discrimination, and dedicated anti-harassment liaison support under our 2026–2028 plan.

Core Activities

— Performing Arts & Theatre Production: Multilingual, physical, and visual stage performances with Finnish subtitling and universally accessible artistic language. Official theatre portal: teatterilogrus.fi.
— Arts Education & Regular Workshops: Acting studios, stage speech, eco-fashion & sustainable costume design, dance/movement workshops, and Finnish language functional learning circles.
— Partnership Programs: Collaborative productions and initiatives with metropolitan cultural centres (e.g., Caisa, Kanneltalo) and participation in cultural festivals across Finland.

Board of Directors & Officers (Term 2026–2027)

Elected at the statutory meeting of Logrus ry, the Board of Directors and executive officers for the 2026–2027 operational term:

Akvile Ruzgyte Chairperson

Board leadership and official representation of the association

Olga Hiltunen Secretary

Board member, meeting minutes, and official association records

Evgenii Lapin Board Member

Board governance and development of association initiatives

Olga Lapina Executive Director

Leadership of operational activities, theatre productions, and educational courses

Institutional Transparency & Governance Documents

The association operates in strict compliance with the Finnish Associations Act (Yhdistyslaki) and EU GDPR standards. Core governance documents are openly accessible for partners, auditors, and grant providers:

Bylaws of Logrus ry

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Board & Officers 2026–2027

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Action Plan 2027

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Equality Plan (2026–2028)

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