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 Note that as of January , Bergen municipality has withdrawn funding, leading to reduced residencies and a delayed application ; contact air@usf.no for updates.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

La Wayaka Current

Atacama, Chile

La Wayaka Current is an artist-led organization offering unique residency programs in some of the most remote and ecologically significant environments on Earth. Their residencies, based in the Desert (Atacama, Chile), Tropic (Guna Yala, Panama), and Arctic (Sápmi, Norway), provide creative professionals the opportunity to explore pressing socio-political and environmental issues through site-responsive, research-driven, and collaborative practices. These programs allow artists, cultural practitioners, writers, scientists, and others from multidisciplinary fields to immerse themselves in remote, nature-immersive environments while engaging with local indigenous cultures and ecologies. Through a combination of curated and self-directed activities, participants explore themes such as climate change, colonization, indigenous knowledge, and ecological conservation. La Wayaka Current’s goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of art, nature, and social change by supporting projects that encourage environmental awareness and cultural exchange.