Short Description
The Artist in residency in Kristiansand, Norway, is open year-round, providing professional visual artists much-needed space and time to work on a project of their choice. AiR-Kristiansand is run by Agder Center of Contemporary Art, on behalf of the Municipality of Kristiansand. The applications are reviewed by an art committee whose efforts ensure that a broad range of artistic styles and national origins is represented.
Eligibility
Professional visual artists from Norway and abroad. The applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree or a Master degree at an approved Art College or Art Academy.
Submission Requirements
- Short project summary (max 500 characters) and an extended project description/ intension of your residency (max 1 A4-page/6000 characters)
- Documentation (max 8 low res pic/illustrations combined in a PDF)
- CV
- Portrait (press photo)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Accommodation: Private/shared
Studio / Workspace: A shared studio inside the AiR-apartment is equipped with a work desk, office chair, wall space, and both natural and artificial lighting.
Our apartment is rent-free. All expenses related to electricity and internet are also covered by Kristiansand municipality. There are no general funds/scholarships linked to AiR-Kristiansand except from the Cultural Rucksack program, which supports one project per year. Read more about the program here: https://agderkunst.no/air/about/
Each applicant is responsible for their own funding. The residency is self-catered (artists have to cover all expenses, such as living costs, travel, materials, insurance and transport). We encourage all applicants to apply for funding in their home countries.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Kristiansand, Norway
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2025
- Duration of residency: 1 month – 3 months
Website Link: https://agderkunst.no/air/application/
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