Artist Residencies in Norway with Housing

AiR Green

Noresund, Norway

AiR Green offers a specialized residency program tailored for artists working with textile media at Søndre Green farm, beautifully situated at the foot of the Norefjell mountain range in Krødsherad Municipality, Norway. The program aims to provide space for focused work, support the development and dissemination of textile art, and foster connections between artists from around the world who explore textile expressions. AiR Green offers two residency formats: the regular program for four artists over one month sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities in the main farmhouse, and Studio AiR Green for a single artist during a two-month stay with private facilities. The historic 18th-century main farmhouse (350m²) was fully renovated in 2013/14 and includes 3 double bedrooms, 3 single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living rooms, and spacious kitchen/dining areas. Artists have access to multiple work spaces including a 40m² workroom in the main house, a 40m² wet room in the brewing house, and the 'Høytørka' gallery space (3m×16m×4.8m high). The farm features traditional textile equipment including vertical looms, flat looms, and Spælsau sheep providing wool for spinning and dyeing, plus natural herbs and plants for textile dyeing.

Name of Residency: AiR SandnesAiR Sandnes offer a residency to professional artists. The artist can be from abroad, a Norwegian national or a regional artist wanting an alternative project space. The offer consists of a 1-3 months residency in Sandnes, in a rent-free studio with accommodation. AiR Sandnes is jointly owned by Sandnes City Council and Rogaland County Council,Residency Programme since: 1989Description of Organisation: AiR Sandnes offer a residency to professional artists. The arti

AiR Vesteraalen

Melbu, Norway

AiR Vesterålen is a comprehensive artist residency programme across five municipalities in the Vesterålen islands, Norway, involving locations in Bø, Øksnes, Andøya, Sortland, and Hadsel with themes like Art/Nature/Play, Art/Coastal Culture, Art/Technology, Art/Urban Spaces, and Art/Community. It welcomes professional artists, curators, writers, and cross-disciplinary practitioners for two stays of 10 days each over two years, focusing on local research, community engagement, and public presentations. The programme provides accommodation, travel coverage, a fee of 7000 NOK per stay, production costs up to 10,000 NOK, and facilities like shared workspaces, library, gallery, and stage, though it entered its final year in with no new applications.

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.

Atelier Austmarka

Austmarka, Norway

Atelier Austmarka is a non-profit artist residency located in the scenic village of Austmarka, Finnskogen, in Southeast Norway near Sweden, offering a peaceful retreat for creative individuals to engage in artistic practice and research. The residency provides private accommodation and shared studio space in a remote natural environment surrounded by forests and lakes, emphasizing reflection, rest, and creative exploration rather than promotion or public exhibition.

Atelier Austmarka Residency

Austmarka, Norway

Atelier Austmarka offers a contemplative studio residency in the forested Finnskogen region near the Sweden border. The program prioritizes focused, independent work in a quiet environment, welcoming artists and academics across disciplines including visual art, film, literature, textile, and installation. Residents are provided modest private rooms and shared studio facilities, with kitchen and laundry access. Optional small public presentations are possible; the residency emphasizes rest, reflection, and self-directed practice.

CAS Contemporary Art Stavanger

Stavanger, Norway

CAS – Contemporary Art Stavanger is an online art magazine and residency program in Stavanger, Norway, hosting self-directed residencies for writers, critics, and researchers in art writing since . The program emphasizes independent research, critical analysis, and producing texts published on their platform, with specific iterations like the 'Itchy Fingers' Writing Residency on Art Books involving exploration of library collections and festival participation. Residencies typically last two weeks and provide support including accommodation, honorarium, and workspace.

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.

Hordaland Kunstsenter in Bergen, Norway, has hosted an artist residency program since 1987, open to international artists, curators, writers, researchers, and other contemporary art professionals for research, production, and exchange with the local scene. Residencies typically last 1-2 months or 4-8 weeks, often themed (e.g., curatorial practices, writing), and include covered travel, furnished accommodation, stipend, workspace, and support for public presentations.

Kjerringøy Land Art Biennale /24

Kjerrengøy, Norway

The Kjerringøy Land Art Biennale /24, organized by K-Lab, is an artist residency program inviting professional international artists to create site-specific land art projects in Kjerringøy, Northern Norway, emphasizing ecology, mindful interaction with nature, and use of natural, biodegradable materials. Selected artists (6-8) participate in a two-year process with two onsite residencies: approximately 8 weeks in May-June for planning and workshops, and 5 weeks in June-July for production and presentation during Bodø's European Capital of Culture. K-Lab provides travel, accommodation, artist fees, and additional income opportunities like workshops.

Kunstnerhuset I Svolvaer

Svolvaer, Norway

Kunstnerhuset i Svolvaer is an artist residency and guesthouse on Svinøya island in the historic Svolvær stockfish harbor, originally established in 1952 (replacing a 1934 cabin) for Norwegian and Swedish visual artists, now open to all professional artists. It provides accommodation, shared studios (including a printmaking room), workspaces, and opportunities for courses, with flexible rental periods from days to months. Managed by the North Norwegian Art Centre, it supports artistic creation, idea exchange, and hosts events like the Lofoten International Art Festival.

Kvitbrakka Artist in Residence

Berlevåg, Norway

Kvitbrakka Artist in Residence (AiR), located in Berlevåg, Norway, offers a unique opportunity for artists to create site-specific work inspired by the region’s dramatic Arctic landscape and rich fishing heritage. Since 2012, Kvitbrakka has hosted over 50 international artists, writers, and musicians, evolving into a significant cultural center for the Nordic region. The residency program spans four to six weeks, with sessions running from February to May and September to November, and is open to artists from various disciplines, including visual arts, writing, and music. Residents are encouraged to immerse themselves in the community, hosting workshops, exhibitions, and public presentations. The program provides accommodation, studio space, and a travel grant of 7,000 NOK to support the artists’ stay. The small coastal village of Berlevåg, known for its natural beauty and cultural traditions, offers a vibrant community setting, with additional support available from local residents and nearby resources.

La Wayaka Current

Atacama, Chile

La Wayaka Current is an artist-led organization offering unique residency programs in some of the most remote and ecologically significant environments on Earth. Their residencies, based in the Desert (Atacama, Chile), Tropic (Guna Yala, Panama), and Arctic (Sápmi, Norway), provide creative professionals the opportunity to explore pressing socio-political and environmental issues through site-responsive, research-driven, and collaborative practices. These programs allow artists, cultural practitioners, writers, scientists, and others from multidisciplinary fields to immerse themselves in remote, nature-immersive environments while engaging with local indigenous cultures and ecologies. Through a combination of curated and self-directed activities, participants explore themes such as climate change, colonization, indigenous knowledge, and ecological conservation. La Wayaka Current’s goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of art, nature, and social change by supporting projects that encourage environmental awareness and cultural exchange.

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.

Nordic Artists' Centre Dale

Dale i Sunnfjord, Norway

Nordic Artists' Centre Dale (NKD) is an artist-in-residence program in Dale i Sunnfjord, Norway, for visual artists, architects, and designers. Offers private houses, studios, facilities, monthly stipend of NOK 11,000, and travel support.

Nordisk Kunstnarsenter Dale / Nordic Artists’ Centre Dale

Dalsåsvegen 143, Norway

NKD is an independent foundation concentrating exclusively on long-term residencies, workshops and projects. Residencies are offered to visual artists, architects, and designers. The centre has five private residency houses, one for each artist, and five 50 m² studios with a 6-meter-high ceiling and north-lit panorama windows. An additional common studio and carpenter’s workshop furnished with a good selection of equipment and heavy machinery are also at disposal. The artists’ lodgings are fully

Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA)

Oslo, Norway

The Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) offers an invitation-only International Studio Programme in Oslo for international artists, curators, and cultural practitioners linked to specific research and projects in Norway. The program provides accommodations and studios at OCA's location in Grünerløkka, Oslo, encouraging residents to engage with the local art scene and foster exchanges with Norwegian professionals. OCA primarily focuses on promoting Norwegian contemporary art internationally through grants and outbound residencies, with the Oslo program being a key inbound opportunity.

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.

Rangøya International Cultural Centre

AVERØY, Norway

Rangøya International Cultural Centre in Averøy, Norway, offers free artist residencies aimed at fostering international collaboration, requiring at least two nationalities to be present during stays. The program supports writers, translators, and other creative practitioners in a spacious house with four bedrooms, desks, shared kitchen, living room, library, and a separate working room. Residencies typically last one month, with open calls for periods like January to May , and encourage community engagement through local events.

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 Nordic Artists’ Centre Dale (NKD)

Dale i Sunnfjord, Norway

The Nordic Artists’ Centre Dale (NKD) is an internationally recognized art residency located in Dale i Sunnfjord, Norway, established in 1998. Supported by the Arts Council Norway, NKD offers opportunities for artists, designers, architects, and curators to develop their practice, engage with the local and international art scene, and collaborate with peers. The center provides residents with a monthly stipend, individual studios, and separate living accommodations, all located on-site. NKD is renowned for its beautiful and tranquil setting in the Norwegian fjords, offering five individual cabins and two apartments as housing for residents. The studios are large, 50 square meters each, and equipped with natural light, high ceilings, and necessary facilities for various artistic practices. Applications are accepted through annual open calls, typically announced in January and February. NKD also promotes open studios, workshops, and seminars to engage both residents and the local community.

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.