Natalia Oszkó-Jakab

I have dedicated my career to cultural management and international relations. I earned my Master of Arts in International Relations from Corvinus University of Budapest and later completed an Executive MBA at Central European University.

My journey in cultural management began in 2005 at the Palace of Arts (Müpa), Hungary’s leading cultural venue. Between 2011 and 2013, I worked with an international organization while also contributing to the Valley of Arts Festival on a freelance basis. In 2013, I became the director of the Valley of Arts Festival (Művészetek Völgye), Hungary’s largest multi-arts festival, founded in 1989. Under my leadership, the festival has grown significantly, with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement.

Beyond the Valley of Arts, I founded and continue to organize the Kerekdomb Festival in Tállya, located in the Tokaj wine region, as well as the Örvényeshegy Piknik in Zalacsány. I also chair the Arts for Rural Development Foundation, which aims to revitalize rural areas through cultural events. Additionally, I lead the Festival Section of the Music Hungary Association, advocating for the Hungarian music industry.

In 2022, I had the opportunity to serve as the director of the Liszt Institute Brussels, Hungary’s cultural center in Belgium, where I worked to promote Hungarian culture on an international stage. My passion lies in strengthening Hungary’s cultural landscape and fostering connections between art, music, and rural development.