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Elo Liiv

Chief Curator of TAVA26

Elo Liiv is a sculptor and lecturer who uses contemporary technologies such as video, mapping, light, and kinetics to create site-specific and experimental art. She is one of the leaders of the MTÜ Valgusklubi, organizing the Tartu Valgus festival and other events that raise awareness about light. www.eloliiv.ee

Katrin Kivisikk

TAVA26 IALD workshop lead
Tel: +372 56 965 366
E-mail: katrin@aetherlightingdesign.com

Katrin Kivisikk is an architectural lighting designer and engineer who leads the studio Aether Lighting Design. She holds a master's degree from Wismar University and contributes to the development of the field as a member of the Estonian Centre for Standardisation and Accreditation’s technical committee EVS/TK 24 "Lighting Technology" and the Estonian Association of Lighting Designers (EVDA). Kivisikk specializes in lighting solutions and control systems for interior and exterior spaces.
https://www.aetherlightingdesign.com/

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Janno Siil

TAVA26 workshop technical lead

Tel: +372 5342 6695

E-mail: janno@tartuvalgus.ee

Janno Siil is a multitalented professional with a background in energy engineering—he can be seen playing wind instruments in Jägermeister Brass Band, the Tallinn University of Technology Big Band, the Tartu Academic Wind Orchestra Popsid, or Chill. In his daily work, he is involved with electrical, automation, and lighting solution projects at MicroWatt Ltd. His particular interest in lighting design has made him an indispensable member of the TAVA team.

Essu Heintalu

TAVA26 Head of Marketing and Communications

Tel: +372 5303 6637

E-mail: essu@tartuvalgus.ee

Essu has diverse experience in marketing, sales, digital marketing, web development, and communications. Their role is to support and successfully execute the marketing and communications of TAVA26. Tema rolliks on TAVA26 turunduse ja kommunikatsiooni edukas läbiviimine ja abistamine.

Kerttu Rosumets

Technical organizer of TAVA concert and general areas
Tel: +372 524 3153

E-mail: kerttu@tartuvalgus.ee

Kerttu is a set designer and cultural organizer whose work emphasizes sustainable solutions and a human-centered approach. She has been creating events, stages, and environments for over 10 years and is the project manager of the art collective Kreat Minds.

Kreat Minds

TAVA26 technical team

E-mail: kkreatminds@gmail.com

Kreat Minds is an art collective and production team that grew out of a shared experiment among friends. They enjoy exploring unconventional solutions and creating interactive, sensory-rich environments. In recent years, they have designed stages and spaces across Estonia for events of various scales, such as TAVA24, I Land Sound, Kõu Festival, Siilipidu, and more.

Lotta Karoliina Räsänen

TAVA26 Volunteer Manager and Coordinator of the Finnish light artists' exhibition "In the white of the shade"
Tel: +358 442 000 527
E-mail: lotta@tartuvalgus.ee

Lotta Karoliina Räsänen is a sculptor, studio master, and multidisciplinary artist who landed in Estonia from Finland. Her work is characterized by playfulness, experimentation, and the combination of different media and working methods. Räsänen’s work has been exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions in Finland, Estonia, and Germany. She has also performed at the ANTI performance festival and at the Estonian Pavilion of the Venice Biennale. Additionally, she has long-term experience in organizing events and project management in various creative fields.

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Margus Tamm

TAVA26 visual identity and graphic design

https://www.tammtamm.net/

Timo Raukas

TAVA26 web developer

Timo is responsible for the development and technical functioning of the TAVA26 website, ensuring a user-friendly and visually cohesive web environment. www.tsdesign.ee

Jaanus Tamm

Tartu City Government

Tel: +372 5850 6742

E-mail: jaanus.tamm@raad.tartu.ee

Jaanus Tamm has worked as a project manager at the Tartu City Government for over nine years. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Tallinn University of Technology and has more than 15 years of experience in the private sector. Jaanus was also involved in the international outdoor lighting project “Light in the City” (2013–2014).