Organizer Information:

Nordisk Kunstnarsenter Dale (NKD). An Artist-in-Residence center located in the village of Dale in Sunnfjord, on the west coast of Norway, dedicated to long-term residencies for visual artists, architects, and designers.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the NKD Artists-in-Residence 2027.

NKD hosts up to five artists at a time for 2-to-4-month residencies, offering space for focused, independent work within a supportive shared community. While there are no formal requirements regarding the final outcome of the residency, residents are expected to give a presentation of their work and participate in an open day for the public.

Category:

Multidisciplinary (Visual Art, Craft, Architecture, Design, Photography/Moving Image, Performance, Writing/Research).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open to applicants from all countries and backgrounds. (Note: While NKD focuses on Nordic collaborations, a connection to the Nordic region is NOT required to apply).
  • Groups/Duos: Joint applications are permitted. (Note: If applying as a duo, the weekly grant is shared, but individual travel expenses are covered for up to two people).
  • Family & Pets: Residents are actively welcome to bring a partner, children, and pets (cabins have one to three bedrooms).
  • Accessibility: The center is currently working to improve accessibility and is exploring options for wheelchair-accessible cabins and studios.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Stipend: A monthly grant of NOK 11,000.
  • Travel: Travel reimbursement up to NOK 5,000.
  • Accommodation: A private house/cabin.
  • Workspace: A spacious private studio, large common areas, and access to shared, well-equipped facilities (wood workshop, ceramics kiln, industrial sewing studio, printmaking press, and analog darkroom).

Application Fee & Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: Free to apply.

Application Requirements:

  • Submission Portal: Applications are ONLY accepted electronically through the NKD applicant portal.
  • CV Limits: The CV must be a PDF and is strictly limited to a maximum of 2 pages.
  • Portfolio Limits: * Maximum of 6 files total (PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, or GIF).
    • Maximum of 10 MB per file.
    • Maximum of 2 pages per file. (Any additional pages will be strictly ignored by the jury).
  • Links: Video/audio links (Vimeo, YouTube, SoundCloud) may be included inside the PDF. However, you strictly MUST NOT submit links to personal websites or online portfolios.
  • Required Written Texts: Project Proposal (Max 2000 characters), Motivation (Max 1000 characters), and an Artist Statement describing current practice.

How to Apply?

Register and submit your application electronically via the official NKD applicant portal (nkd.rimbert.fi).

Key Dates:

  • Application Window Opens: April 1, 2026.
  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.
  • Residency Dates: 2, 3, or 4-month periods scheduled throughout 2027.

Location:

Dale, Sunnfjord, Norway.

Contact Information:

Website & Application Link: https://nkd.rimbert.fi/