Eligibility

Professional visual artists, designers and architects are eligible to apply for a residency of two, three or four months duration in 2021. Curators are eligible to apply for a one month residence. Applicants from outside the Nordic region are expected to have a fairly good command of the English language. Note: The program is not available for students.

Number of Participants

You may apply as individual working artist, as a group or with linked applications. The centre has five private residency houses, one for each artist. Five 50 m² studios with a 6 meter high ceiling and north-lit panorama windows.

Deadline

March 01, 2020 22:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

September 29, 2020 22:00 UTC

Duration

January 01, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Funding

• kr5,000.00 travel budget
• kr10,000.00 stipend (monthly)

Facilities

Darkroom, Individual Studio, Wood Shop

Housing

Cabin

Public Programs

Open Studios

Disciplines

Architecture, Curatorial, Design, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

NKD is located just north of Sognefjorden, on the westcoast of Norway. It lies in a rather remote area, literally in the middle of nature. Dale is a typical small fjord community with a few shops and a few cafes. The nearest town, Førde is one hour away by bus. Bergen, the nearest city is three hours away by bus and boat. What we offer, besides excellent accommodation and working conditions, is basically time for art production and reflection. Too much time of an artists everyday life is absorbed by administration, transportation, writing applications etc. leaving not much time for the art production itself. We want to be an counterforce to this. In residence, in addition to concentrate about your own work, you are expected to take part in peer presentations and an open studio day. We do not run an exhibition program.