Organizer Information:

BABEL / Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV). BABEL is an artist-run exhibition space for contemporary art in Trondheim, founded in 2006. The program aims to present art that emerges from the artists’ own visions, without external directives or commercial considerations.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Exhibition at BABEL (2027 and 2028).

Operating from newly renovated premises in a former gymnasium (110 m², six-meter ceilings, natural light), the space is suitable for large-scale works and complex exhibition formats. Artists may apply with solo or group exhibitions, fully developed projects, or more open exhibition ideas. Curatorial projects are also highly welcome.

Category:

Contemporary Art & Craft.

Eligibility:

  • Who: Professional visual artists and craft artists at all stages of their careers, from all over the world.
  • Exceptions: Artists currently in the LKV Residency Program for Other Art Disciplines are usually NOT eligible to apply.
  • Funding Expectation: BABEL is an artist-run space with limited financial resources. The exhibition fee will in most cases not cover the full costs of producing an exhibition. Artists are therefore strictly expected to secure additional funding from external sources.
  • Application Tech: You MUST have a Google account to log in, fill out, and submit the application via Google Forms.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Exhibition Fee: Currently NOK 12,000.
  • Transportation Support: NOK 3,000 for transportation (for artists living outside Trøndelag).
  • Workspace Access: Free access to LKV’s shared workshops during the exhibition period (wood, metal, printmaking, analog photography, ceramics, and large-scale production).
  • Professional Support: Exhibition documentation, communication/marketing, basic hosting, mediation, and practical assistance (within available capacity).

Application Requirements:

There are no formal requirements regarding the conceptual or material framework of the exhibition. Applications are assessed primarily on the basis of visual material.

  • Portfolio: Should clearly present the applicant’s artistic practice and/or previous work.
  • Textual Material: A short introduction to the practice or an exhibition proposal is only required if it is necessary to understand or contextualize the project.

How to Apply?

Submit your application via the official Google Form link provided on the BABEL website.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 12, 2026.
  • Exhibition Period: Scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Location:

BABEL (Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder), Trondheim, Norway.

Contact Information:

Website & Application Link: https://www.lkv.no/en/open-call-exhibition-at-babel