Writing / Literature Residencies in Austmarka

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.