Land Art Residencies in Norway

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 Note that as of January , Bergen municipality has withdrawn funding, leading to reduced residencies and a delayed application ; contact air@usf.no for updates.

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.