Performance Residencies in Norway

Artica Svalbard

Longyearbyen, Norway

Artica Svalbard, one of Norway’s leading not-for-profit residency foundations, offers artists, writers, and researchers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning Arctic environment of Longyearbyen, Svalbard. This residency emphasizes deep thinking and creative exploration, focusing on addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time through artistic practice. Artica Svalbard integrates the natural cycles of Svalbard, from the midnight sun to the polar night, to challenge perspectives and inspire change. Residents benefit from accommodation, travel support, a per diem, and access to studio and print workshop facilities. The program encourages community engagement through workshops, talks, and other events, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas. With a minimum stay of six weeks, the residency allows for deep immersion and meaningful impact. Artica Svalbard values fewer residents with longer stays, promoting profound and lasting experiences. The residency supports a diverse range of disciplines, including multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary practices.

Artist in Residence Bergen at USF Verftet

Bergen, Norway

The Artist in Residence Bergen at USF Verftet is a program offered by USF Verftet, a former sardine factory turned contemporary culture house in Bergen, Norway, providing 3-month residencies to professional foreign artists in all fields to foster collaborations with local artists. It includes a rent-free studio and accommodation, though artists must cover all other expenses like travel and materials. Note that as of January , Bergen municipality has withdrawn funding, leading to reduced residencies and a delayed application ; contact air@usf.no for updates.

Davvi Centre for Performing Arts

Hammerfest, Norway

Davvi Centre for Performing Arts in Hammerfest, Norway, offers an Artist in Residence program for professional performing artists working on contemporary performing arts projects, including laboratory work and nearly finished performances, typically lasting about 20 days with access to a fully equipped dance studio.

Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder

Mellomveien 5, Norway

LKV has 2 studios and 4 small apartments for guest artists. The studios are 4,2 x 6 m, height to ceiling is 3,8 m. Studio and apartment are free of charge for the guests. There are no grants or reimbursements. Artists can apply for a residency of 1 or 2 months. Since 2019 LKV has two apartments for interdisciplinary artists, these apartments do not have a studios, but rather other options depending on the field of the artists.Application deadline is March 1st every other year. You will find more

Leveld Kunstnartun

Ål, Norway

Leveld Kunstnartun is an international artist residency program established in in Leveld, Norway, offering free accommodation, workspaces, and a monthly stipend to professional artists including visual artists, writers, musicians, curators, filmmakers, dancers, and architects for stays of 1 to 3 months. It promotes interdisciplinary artistic expression in a mountain village setting with facilities like bright studios, a writing room, graphics workshop, and equipped living quarters, while hosting open studios, workshops, and summer exhibitions.

PRAKSIS

Oslo, Norway

PRAKSIS, established in 2015 in Oslo, Norway, is a dynamic platform that fosters collaboration and creativity among artists, thinkers, and researchers from various disciplines. With a commitment to addressing contemporary issues, PRAKSIS offers thematic residencies that operate nomadically, leveraging partnerships with a range of organizations. Open to local, national, and international applicants, these residencies provide a supportive, high-energy environment for creative exploration and dialogue. Offering three to four residencies annually, PRAKSIS supports participants with accommodation, a stipend for international residents, and a rich program of activities. By emphasizing peer-to-peer interaction and public engagement, PRAKSIS aims to demystify the creative process and encourage a broader understanding of artistic practice.

Residency Eina Danz

Eina, Norway

R.E.D. (Residency Eina Danz) is a regional competence center for dance and an international, national, and regional arena for arts and culture, established in on a farm overlooking Lake Einafjorden in Vestre Toten, Norway. It provides living and working spaces for artists to develop high-quality interdisciplinary projects in a stunning natural setting. The program offers free summer residencies from May 1 to September 5, open to all artistic fields, ending with a public presentation.

The Arctic Circle

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

The Arctic Circle is an annual expeditionary residency program established in 2009, focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations among artists, scientists, architects, and educators. Participants explore the high-Arctic Svalbard Archipelago and Arctic Ocean aboard a specially equipped expedition vessel. The program encourages engagement in contemporary issues and professional development through fieldwork, research, and public engagement. It supports the creation and exhibition of new work, fostering individual creativity and collaborative efforts. The Arctic Circle accepts applications from international contemporary artists, scientists, architects, educators, and innovators. The program includes hotel accommodation in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, all meals on board, shore excursions, and access to onboard facilities. Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The expeditions offer opportunities for personal projects and collaborations, with two distinct expedition opportunities aboard different vessels. Both vessels provide workspace, common areas, and privacy for productivity and creativity. The Arctic Circle team offers comprehensive support in expedition preparation and logistics planning, ensuring a safe and productive environment for all participants. The program takes place in the international territory of Svalbard, near the North Pole, offering a unique environment for artistic and scientific exploration.

Tou Scene

Stavanger, Norway

Tou Scene Residency is a program at Tou Scene, a center for contemporary arts in Stavanger, Norway, aimed at strengthening the production of new media, visual, and performance art. Artists are offered free accommodation for up to 2 weeks year-round in a project room with access to studios and facilities in a former brewery by the seaside. Residents are encouraged to work on their production and may optionally present their work to the local network and audience.