Kalevala Society

Kalevala Society (Finnish: Kalevalaseura) is a foundation established in 1911 with the mission of promoting scientific and artistic activities related to the Finnish cultural heritage and the Finnish national epic, Kalevala. The society organizes events, engages in publishing, research, and dissemination of information on these topics, and awards grants and recognition prizes. It invites Finnish and international experts in the Kalevala, cultural heritage, and Finnish culture to become members, and has, as of 2025, about 500 members. Many of the international members are translators or illustrators of the Kalevala.