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The State Administration Database

Department of Media and the Arts

This page shows the event history for this unit.

Remarks: * = If a date is denoted with an asterisk (*), this implies that the date is not confirmed.

2019-05-03 00:00:00.0 * Founding by complex reorganization

Name
Department of Media and the Arts

Short name
MK

Affiliations
Ministry

Hierarchical level
Division

Superior body
Ministry of Culture

Located
301 Oslo

Procedure and documents for this change

The Department of Media and the Arts is responsible for the development of national policy relating to freedom of expression, print and digital media, gaming, foundations, copyright, cultural and creative industries, film, computer games, music, the performing arts and artist support schemes. The department also administers legislation in these areas, as well as licensing and grant schemes for relevant state and non-state bodies and institutions.
Source: regjeringen.no