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When an artist moves to a new country there is a lot of new information to relate to: how do you find a studio? How do you register for tax and vat? Where can you apply for funding?

This guide provides information This guide was printed in , Norway In the month of June 2020 about establishing your artistic By 07 Media practice in Norway. Designed and illustrated by Lucia Fiorani Correction by Ric Francis

Font family: Brandon Grotesque Distributed in 200 copies Her og Der is an artist networking project that works as a GPS to guide newly arrived artists to the art field in Norway; the project aims to educate these newcomers on how to establish themselves financially and creatively within the art community in Norway. A selected number of artists are chosen for the project once a year. Her og Der schedules meetings with its artist participants, institutions and knowledgeable individuals, in public administration, to provide information about Norwegian art and culture; the purpose is to find concrete solutions - by building bridges - that contribute to actual artist participation in the cultural field. We recognize the need to create opportunities for collaborations that will make the art field more accessible and diverse. The project was initiated in 2018 and began a mentor program in 2019. We are looking for artists who are reestablishing themselves in Norway and who would like to be part of the Her og Der network.

Her og Der is initiated by Marie Skeie and Motaz al Habbash and produced by TrAP, an independent arts production company, working to increase diversity within Norwegian arts and culture.

Her og Der is supported by IMDI, Arts Council Norway, Oslo Municipality and Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond (BKV). CONTENTS : 2. 4. ENTERING EDUCATION THE ART /COURSES 39 23 FIELD 3. studying in Norway 40 1. ALL THE LIVE AND art academy / university 40 artists organisations 24 a list of academies and national artist organisations 24 PRACTICAL PRACTICE universities in Norway 40 regional/local organisations 24 ISSUES art schools 42 9 exhibition spaces 25 AS AN ARTIST a selection of art schools art societies 25 YOU MUST in Norway 42 art centers 25 get a studio 10 lectures and seminars 42 art biennials, projects, 31 access workshops CONFRONT online learning platforms 42 events, programs 26 and project rooms 10 international seminars, art magazines, art platforms 28 funding 10 setting up a company 32 academies, summer programs 42 grants 10 art and technology 28 tax and tax returns 32 artist residencies 43 project funding 11 about tax 32 your application should always include 12 tax return 33 where to apply 15 about VAT for artists 33 job opportunities 15 discounts for inbound VAT 34 freelancing/assignments 15 accounting 34 jobs within the art field 17 invoice 35 OUR EXPERIENCE SO FAR jobs outside of the art field 18 permits 35 44 suggestions for work opportunities EEA/EU citizens 35 APPENDIX and more useful links 19 non-EEA/EU citizens 35 51 boring, but necessary things 19 students 36 In order to continue an artistic practice you may need a studio, access to a workshop, knowledge on where and how to apply for project support and grants, as well as where to get further education and training. Also, you may have to consider different work possibilities to pay the bills. Artists must take a proactive approach to financial success and creative expression.

1. AS AN ARTIST LIVE AND PRACTICE 10 live and practice as an artist 11

GET A STUDIO that only require the artist to stay in needs clarification or additional the area during the grant period (such information. This will help to ensure While a studio provides work space it can also help you build a creative as Skien Municipality’s artist grant). the text is communicating exactly the and business network. Many artists rent a community studio-space which When applying for a grant write points you want to make. Importantly, is sometimes offered by a municipality, but normally it’s through a private about what you plan to work with in you must write, read and revise your initiative. Greater municipalities often offer art studios for lower rent than the coming year(s), what you want application – take time to work the market price. Contact your local cultural office for relevant information. to explore, specific project plans, through multiple drafts to ensure you If you wish to rent a studio in Oslo check out Oslo municipality’s website. exhibitions that you are working make a strong case for funding. You’ll also find information in the Facebook groupAtelier i Oslo with and how you plan to develop Be short and concise because the (studios in Oslo), where artists announce vacant spaces. professionally. There’s not one way receiver of your application is probably Many cities have Open studio programs such as B-Open (Bergen), Oslo to write an application. It’s advisable not familiar with your work, and they Open and Trondheim Open. On open studio days you may visit artists in to have someone, whose opinion usually have many applications to read their studios and get to know different studio communities. you value, read and critique your through; judges will eliminate lengthy ACCESS WORKSHOPS AND PROJECT ROOMS *appendix page 36 application; they may see where the applications that don’t get to the point. application is weak, contains errors, Sometimes you will need to rent a project room for larger works, or you will need to access a specific workshop and equipment. Check the appendix at the Project funding *appendix page 44 end of this booklet for a list of some available spaces. Before you begin writing your valuable input for your application FUNDING application it is very important to as to whether or not your project is read the guidelines. Make sure you a good fit, and elaborate on funding There are several ways to manage your professional life and economy as an understand the requirements of the requirements. artist in Norway. Many artists – to survive financially – must create a mixed funding organization. The application Some applications are only available economy of a non-artistic job, their artistic practice, funding, job assignments, must be to the point, easy to on a digital portal where you fill in an commissions and sales. understand and contain all relevant online formula. Others request that you This section provides information on how to write a grant/funding information about your project. submit the application through email. application and a list of places where you may apply for support and grants – An application usually must contain a Keep in mind that you may apply for infrequently organizational membership is required. project description, budget, timeline, funding under means other than just art Most applications can be completed in English; if in doubt contact the CV, and documentation of your work. and culture. For example, if your project institution/organization. If you need to find funding for a includes a workshop for neighborhood Grants *appendix page 41 large project consider contacting a children there might be funds related to possible funding source and request local community measures, or funds for There are different scholarship plans offers several grants. Locally you’ll a consultation; personal meetings youth activities where you may apply for artists in Norway. On a national find scholarships that require the artist are usually helpful. They may provide for parts of the project. level most grants are provided by the to live and work in the area where Arts Council Norway. In addition, the grant is offered (such as the Oslo Bildende Kunstneres Hjelpefond Municipality’s artist grant), and others 12 live and practice as an artist 13

*appendix page 28 your applications should always include:

Project description Budget CV While there is not one-way to write When you set up a budget it is Your CV must be clearly organized Collections: If your work has been a good project description the Arts important to be realistic: don’t be and should only include information bought or given to a collection Council offers some general advice creative with the numbers. Find out related to your artistic career. you may list it here. This could be on what to include: the content of the real costs of your planned expenses Additionally, be mindful that less is museums, corporate collections, or the project (what you plan to do), and remember to budget an artist’s fee better; you are not trying to tell your even municipalities or agencies. the project’s purpose and background (income). Make sure that the income life’s history. One of the best ways If your work is in private collections (why you plan do this, what you and expenses add up. When it comes to start writing your CV is to read you may list it as follows: want to explore), in what larger to income most funding bodies don’t through another artist’s well-written Works held in private collections context the project stands, and fully finance a project – usually up CV. in Norway, Jordan, and Syria. implementation (how you plan to to 50% – so make sure your income Your CV could include: do it, and what do you need in order comes from different sources, such as Work experience: If you have work Personal details: Your name. You to get it done - in terms of artistic, the Arts Council, municipality, funds, experience from the art field such as may also add year of birth, contact professional, technical, practical and sponsors, and so on. producer, museum guide or teacher it information (address, e-mail, phone) financial resources). may be relevant to list it. and a link to your website (if you have In addition, remember to Timeline an updated one). Curatorial projects: If you have done communicate the central idea of your curatorial projects you may list them project early in the text. Determine Education: Generally speaking The timeline helps the receiver of simply as the exhibition itself or add a how your project is relevant to the plan this section of a CV relates to the application to understand how you brief explanation. you are applying for and highlight the plan to execute your project; when institutional education. If you do have things that fit the objectives of the you will do what. It’s important to post-secondary education include Grants: some artists choose to list support plan. Consequently, you may keep your timeline rooted in reality the school(s), the year(s) that you the awards and/or grants received. graduated and the degree(s). have to write a slightly different project – the more realistic you are the more Residencies: Artist residencies you description/application to the Arts reliable you seem (and the greater the Exhibitions: Begin with your most have attended are good to include Council, a municipality or to a private chance for a positive outcome to your recent one and list your exhibitions: on your CV; they show a dedication sponsor, since they often have different application). year, title of show, institution, city/ to your practice and professional motivations for funding projects. country. development. Remember to never write more than If you have had a large number of Memberships: If you are member of is necessary. Again, be concise. exhibitions you may split them into two an artist association (NBK, UKS, or (or more) categories: solo exhibitions other) you may list it here. and group exhibitions. 14 live and practice as an artist 15

Where to apply

Grants and other forms of funding (Application Deadlines for Artists) – are largely available from governmental you will find announcements for grants Documentation of your work Bio institutions, however, other funding and funding on their page. Often you are required to Keep your bio short: one paragraph bodies also exist - nationally, regionally Search for grants and funding attach a few examples of your work written in the third person (“She/he is and locally. on the websites of professional documented by a photograph, a video, ...”). Provide some information about Legathåndboken http:// art organizations. Also check for sound or text. It’s important that the your background including education, legathandboken.no is a good source to announcements in art magazines like images/soundbites are of a high quality where you are based, what you work search for places to apply for grants Billedkunst and Kunstforum. and are easy to understand. with as an artist (material/technique/ and project funding (unfortunately It is good to have support. Thus format), and what you are currently it’s not relevant to a broad range of * appendix: ask someone you trust to go through working on/doing. projects). In the back of this booklet you will your material with you: what images/ If you need more guidance on how Become a member of the Facebook find an overview of places to apply for soundbites are relevant for the to write a bio then research and review group Søknadsfrister for kunstnere grant and project funding. application? Which ones represent how other artists have written theirs. *appendix page 56 your work in the best way possible? JOB OPPORTUNITIES Be selective. If you feel that the Many artists need a job – for periods of time - beside their art practice in material you already have doesn’t order to earn a living. Here you’ll find information about different types of hit the bar arrange for new/different jobs that provide flexibility with an art practice. documentation, if possible. Before you begin searching for a job decide what type of work is acceptable in that it will not interfere with your art practice; consider work hours, time Artist statement flexibility, wages, social security benefits, professional development, etc. Some prefer to freelance while others prefer regular jobs within or outside the art field. This is a general introduction to your work, a body of work, or a Freelancing/assignments specific project. Start with your work’s core ideas/topics; write two or There are numerous freelance job assignment lasts for a longer period of three sentences about it or a short opportunities in Norway for both time and doesn’t have a specific task paragraph. In the second paragraph shorter and longer assignments in (for you should be employed as a staffer; describe how these topics or ideas are example) production, assisting artists, for instance, if you manage a gallery or presented in the work. Write in the lecturing, giving workshops and courses, work in several parts of a production. first person (“I am …”) and relate it to graphic design, photography, etc. Figuring out your status or how specific projects/works. Describe your Assignments you invoice should be much you should charge for artistic artistic interests and methods and your for a specific, and limited period of assignments can be a bit tricky. motivation to work as an artist. time, such as curating an exhibition Unsurprisingly artists generally or creating a homepage. If the tend to be underpaid. It’s important 16 live and practice as an artist 17

to find a wage balance – don’t into consideration preparation/idea artists have been on tour with DKS; Submit your application to a county overcharge either. As a freelancer you development, implementation and it’s a great opportunity to develop or directly to a municipality. See here have neither the rights of a payroll management of the project. workshops or presentations based for the different application deadlines: employee, nor are you entitled to on your own practice – it’s well paid. http://www.denkulturelleskolesekken. vacation pay or health insurance. Timepriskalkulatoren is a great Payment is as a freelance employee. no/soknadsfrister In invoicing a client consider how much tool to help you calculate your If you have any questions contact the DKS in Akershus has made a guide time the assignment required, taking charging price. DKS productions where you want to (in Norwegian) for those who are apply. You can apply with a workshop touring with DKS; it might give you an Searching for freelance assignments: or presentation for one or more school idea of what you will experience on tour. classes throughout the country. Often the key is to get the first even if the work seems insignificant. assignment; thereafter you become Doing a good job builds trust and Jobs within the art field known and hopefully hired for establishes you as reliable. Employers additional assignments. As a general will only hire someone they know can While employers do advertise for for the plan with you. It’s a unique rule consider what the job requires of deliver. Be patient because it takes workers it is wise for artists to actively opportunity. you and the rewards, i.e., pay/exposure. time to build a network and gain network amongst acquaintances and · Artist Assistant Plan Consequently, when necessary be experience. institutions of interest. (Kunstnerassistentordningen) is flexible if accepting a lower than Let people around you know about · The Aspirant Plan funded through the Arts Council desired day rate means getting your qualifications and that you are (Aspirantordningen) is funded Norway and allows an establishing important exposure. You might also looking for assignments. There’s through the Arts Council Norway for artist to work as a part-time assistant consider doing volunteer work to get a Facebook page called Jobb for recently educated artists and cultural for a more established colleague experience and broaden your network. kunstnere (Jobs for Artists) which is workers with minority backgrounds for one year. During this year the Always put forth your best effort advisable to follow. who live in Norway; it provides work assistant is free to maintain their experience for one year in an art or own art practice and apply for other Public commission: cultural institution. The plan provides sources of funding. UKS has created There are several commissions for your CV. Most of these assignments full payment to train and work for one a matching group on Facebook for artists across the country. Sometimes are independent work. If it’s your first year. Contact an institution that you artists and assistants. If you’d like to be there are open qualification rounds time doing an assignment for public would like to work with and inquire an assistant for an artist you respect where you submit your CV and space we recommend teaming up as to whether or not they’ll apply contact the artist directly. portfolio. Some of the announcements with someone who already has such are listed in the magazine Billedkunst experience, because there’s a lot of Art museum, gallery, art institutions: and on the Facebook group specific requirements for work in Søknadsfrister for kunstnere. public space. There are a number of art they have any job openings. State · KORO announces assignments for · Den kulturelle skolesekken institutions throughout the country so your interest in working for them curators, consultants and producers. (DKS) is a national initiative to explore job opportunities in your local and willingness do so in a range of If you wish to be notified when a new present professional art and culture region; contact galleries, museums, different job positions, i.e., exhibition assignment is available then register to schoolchildren in Norway. Many art centers/institutions and ask if guide, gallery tasks, administration, 18 live and practice as an artist 19

mounting/technician, curator and future reference. Remember that a Suggestions for work opportunities and more useful links management. If there are no available simple weekend position or being on positions send them your CV and call as a substitute might eventually Restaurants and cafes: request that they keep it on file for result in a permanent job. A job in a restaurant or café often be a good entry point to the job market provides flexible work hours; it can also while searching for other opportunities. Cultural offices in the municipality: Health and social sector: There are a few positions in the about job opportunities or check out municipalities’ cultural sector. Contact the municipality website; they have a There is often a great need for Contact your municipality or check your local Cultural Office and ask page dedicated to available jobs. assistants/substitutes in various types the municipality’s website for available of health institutions such as adult care positions. Teaching: facilities and child welfare institutions. · is a state-owned Personal assistants (personlig assistent/ company that provides good salaries There are various teaching experience and might eventually lead støttekontakter) are also positions and security in terms of pensions and opportunities at art colleges, art to a permanent job. Contact relevant worth considering. rights. schools, high schools and primary schools and offer your services. schools. Sometimes vacancies are Most municipalities have Cultural Boring, but necessary things *appendix page 53 announced for both permanent Schools (Kulturskole). Contact your It is important as either a freelancer to in regards to insurance and pension and temporary jobs. Working as a local Kulturskole and inquire about or staff employee to be aware of your benefits. substitute teacher or giving a short possible work opportunities. labor rights and what you are entitled course/workshop provides entry

Jobs outside of the art field Pension:

Some artists maintain a job outside · Elementary schools are If you are self-employed there is no a deduction for up to 6% of personal the art field. Adapt and market your consistently in need of substitute employer paying into a pension plan on income between 1 and 12 G. 1 G is skills and work experience to appeal teachers and teacher assistants in your behalf. Thus, you must do so if you currently NOK 96 883. to relevant job opportunities - be SFO (Skole Fritidsordning). Check want to secure an additional pension The other is an IPS plan which allows realistic regarding what you can offer an your municipality’s website or contact beside the minimum pension provided you to save up to NOK 40 000 employer. Many jobs require the ability schools and offer your services. by the government. The self-employed per year. This plan is authorized by to proficiently speak Norwegian so The substitute bureaus Manpower have two options for private pension regulation to the Tax Act. learning the language is important. and Adecco offer substitute labor to a plans - both offer tax deductions: Contact your bank or insurance · Finn.no provides a listing of great number of employers. Register on One is a voluntary pension plan advisor to determine which plan would numerous available jobs as does either website and they’ll contact you based on the Pension Act; you have best suit you. NAV.no. Search for job by location, whenever a position you’re qualified for work category, and full time/part-time/ is available. permanent/temporary positions. 20 live and practice as an artist 21

Social benefits

The self-employed do not have independent worker will impact your the same NAV-rights as payroll social benefits should you become employees. If you are self-employed disabled/ill or when you retire. you must understand how being an

Sick pay

A staff employee receives 100% estimated annual (personal) income. salary from their first sick day; their NAV has a supplementary insurance employers cover sick pay the first 16 plan that freelancers should consider. days. Thereafter NAV covers sick pay. There are three options to choose from: The self-employed are uncovered for 100 % coverage from the 17th day, 75 % sick benefits before NAV steps in. coverage from day 1 or 100% from day Consequently, they will not receive 1. Rules for calculating sickness benefits such benefits until the 17th day of are defined in the National Insurance sickness, and then only at 65% of the Act’s provisions.

Insurance

The artists’ insurance system includes are a member of an artist organization, or a separate insurance plan for members are professionally organized, review the of a number of artist organizations. If you types of insurance they offer.

Workers rights

As an employee you have some basic arbeidstilsynet.no rights. When you accept a job make If you are unemployed and need sure the conditions and salary are unemployment benefits you must acceptable. If you are a member of a register as a job seeker at Norwegian labor union send them the contract Labor and Welfare Administration and get their approval. Importantly, (NAV). NAV can also help you to find know about your rights as an employee. a job and they offer some work related You can find information about courses. Check out their website or visit payment and minimum wages, working your local NAV office. hours, holidays and labor rights at 22 23

It can feel like being a foreigner walking without a map when you arrive at a new place, and are trying to gain acceptance into a new art community. This section has information about artist organizations, art spaces, museums and useful resources that provide an overview of Norway’s art community.

2. ENTERING THE ART FIELD 24 entering the art field 25

ARTIST ORGANIZATIONS · Performance Art Oslo is a member · Performance Art Bergen is a organization for professional artists member organization for professional Most artists in Norway are members of an artist organization. Artist working within the field of performance artists working within the field of organizations help provide a connection to the art field that can expand art and living in Oslo/Østlandet. performance art and living in Bergen. your network. By becoming a member you’ll receive a professional artist The organization aims at creating The organization aims at creating card that gives you free entrance to art museums and galleries. They a network and opportunities for a network and opportunities for organize exhibitions, print publications, arrange seminars and generally performance artists through the performance artists through the promote the Norwegian art field, both nationally and internationally. organization of seminars, workshops organization of seminars, workshops Artist organizations also work for artists’ rights and interests, offer advice and international exchange, as and international exchange, as well and tips on legal matters, and often have a lawyer their members can hire well as hosting a yearly international as hosting a yearly international at a reduced price if legal assistance is needed. performance art festival. performance art festival. A written application with documentation of your work, CV and artistic activities (such as exhibitions, purchases, etc.) is usually required EXHIBITION SPACES for membership. You will find several galleries, artist-run spaces, museums and art societies National artist organizations in all corners of Norway. There are also quite a few temporary art projects and happenings, as well as some regional exhibitions. · Norwegian Visual Artists (NBK) · The Norwegian Association is an organization for professional visual for Arts and Crafts (NK) is a · Listen (national) offers a complete the galleries and art spaces in Oslo artists in Norway; it has approximately membership organization working listing of galleries (unfortunately only and guides you to ongoing events in 2,900 members organized in 20 to promote and support Norwegian in Norwegian) which also serves as Oslo. They’ve also made an App you foundations. Fourteen are regional/ contemporary craft artists nationally a great guide to check out ongoing can download. local organizations in Norway and six and internationally. They have exhibitions in the country. · Exhibition guide Trondheim are national organizations, such as approximately 850 members · UFO guide (Oslo) has a list of all · Contemporary Art Stavanger UKS, Norwegian textile artists and and are divided into seven districts. · VISP (Bergen) Norwegian graphic artists. This means · UKS (Young Artists’ Society) Art societies that when you apply for membership is a venue for contemporary art and The Norwegian Association of Art other activities. Twenty of them at, for example, UKS, you automatically a national artist organization. UKS Societies represents a network of have employees but most are run by become a member of NBK. is under the umbrella of the NBK. 154 art societies in Norway. They volunteers. Search to see if one is in organize exhibitions, seminars, and your area. Regional/local organizations (a selection) Art centers · VISP is a resource and networking visual arts in the west coast region of organization for the Visual Arts in Norway. If you live in that region you There are regional art centers in every a regular basis with updates on events in the west of Norway. It works to should consider membership - which region of Norway. These centers host the area. It’s a good idea to get in touch improve and facilitate conditions for is for free. They offer a lot of useful exhibitions and seminars and often with the arts center in your area; sign up the production and dissemination of information and can provide help. function as a resource center for artists. for their newsletter. Most of them send out newsletters on 26 entering the art field 27

Art biennials, projects, events, programs

· Barents spektakel is an annual art biennial which focuses on art cultural-political festival with in public space. contemporary art/music, theatre/ · Oslo Art Weekend occurs, as the performance, literature/architecture, name indicates, on the weekend and seminars/debates in Kirkenes - all with a number of events and open spiced with current issues related to the exhibitions in Oslo. Barents Region. · Oslo Open Art Festival is a · B-Open is an open studio program festival consisting of open studios, in Bergen where artists in the city open workshops for children, guided tours, their studios to the public and organize an international visitor program, exhibitions and happenings. If you live in and numerous exhibitions organized Bergen and have a studio feel welcomed by and with artists living in Oslo. to contact the organizers to participate Approximately 400 artists open their in the program. studios. If you live in the city (and have · Kjerringøy Landart Biennial is one a studio) you may join the program of the few land art biennials in Norway and open your studio to the audience. located in the beautiful far north. · Praksis Oslo has an interesting art Open call. residency program which is open to · Elvelangs is an annual festival of both local and international artists. events alongside the river that runs The different residencies are run in through Oslo - Akerselva. There is an cooperation with institutions in Oslo. artistic program for the festival; if you It’s a great way to develop your art want to be part of Elvelangs contact the and to network in Norway. You may organizers. apply through open calls. · LANDART is a biennial for landart in · Trondheim Open is an open studio Gjerdrum; it’s close to Gardemoen. program in Trondheim where artists in · LIAF is an international art biennial the city open their studios to the public in Lofoten. and organize exhibitions and different · Momentum is an international art events. If you live in Trondheim biennial in Moss. (and have a studio) and want to join · Oslo Biennial is an international the program contact the organizers. 28 entering the art field 29

ART MAGAZINES, ART PLATFORMS

Here is a list some art magazines and art platforms which can give you important insights about what is going on in the art field in Norway.

· Contemporary Art Stavanger is and articles. an online platform and journal from · Kunstforum is an independent art Stavanger. It also has an art calendar magazine published in Norway of events in Stavanger. · KUNZT is an online art magazine · Kunstkritikk is a Nordic online with video interviews and reportages. platform of art reviews, interviews

ART AND TECHNOLOGY

There are several centres in Norway providing assistance and facilities for artists working with technology. Here is a list of some of them.

· Bergen Center for Electronics contemporary art and diverse artistic (BEK) is an interdisciplinary resource practice. It enhances the knowledge center for art and technology. BEK and experience of new expressions offers advice to individual artists, and techniques through exhibitions, artist groups, galleries and cultural workshops, seminars, lectures and organizations at all stages of the presentations. Atelier Nord’s project creative process - from the very space is available for professional first idea to completion. They offer artists who need a well-equipped project spaces and studios, as well as environment to work with sound, video equipment rental and organize courses or image editing over a short period · Notam is a center for development of time. and innovative use of technology · FabLab (Moss) is a digital in music and the arts. Notam is a fabrication laboratory with facilities resource for artists who work with to make prototypes and digital 2d technology as a tool and is focused and 3d production, such as laser- on sharing knowledge and expertise. cutting, 3d scanning and printing. The They also offer courses, studios and FabLab offers courses. It has a FabLab equipment rental. Academy and offers membership with · Atelier Nord ANX is a platform access to the workshop. for the display and production of 30 31

There are many practical issues you must deal with as an artist in Norway. You need to get an organization number, know about VAT, deliver tax papers and know how to invoice.

3. MUST CONFRONT ISSUES YOU ALL THE PRACTICAL 32 all the practical issues you must confront 33

SETTING UP A COMPANY during a start-up phase. yourself one krone from your business It’s a widespread misunderstanding you will be taxed by the profit in the In order to work as an artist, with the ability to invoice clients, you need that you don’t have to pay taxes on business (income less costs). to register in Brønnøysundregisteret to get an organization number as a sole the money you give yourself from Read more about Tax in Norway at proprietorship (enkeltmannsforetak) or shareholding company. Most artists your business: even if you don’t give Hello Norden. in Norway are registered as a sole proprietorship – unless they have a studio with employees or a big production. Tax return (Selvangivelsen) As an artist you are self-employed. Often artists have a mixed economy with some income from job assignments related to art, jobs not related to Every year, in March, tax papers for less, and write down the sum of your art, grants and support, sale of works, commission work, and so forth. the previous year are sent out by the income and spending in your sole Before you can begin the process towards a sole proprietorship you need government to everyone who lives and proprietorship. If you earned less than a personal number or D-number and an electronic ID. You will find information works in Norway. When you receive NOK 50 000 you won’t have to pay on how to obtain a personal number or D-number at Skatteetaten.no. your papers you are obliged to ensure tax on this part of your tax papers. You will find information on how to obtain an electronic ID at difi.no. the numbers are correct, before you In the RF-1242 you need to fill out When you have all the aforementioned personal information in hand submit your taxes. The deadline to your income and spending in different you can register at Brønnøysundregisteret (brreg.no). Once completed submit your papers are usually April categories, as well as register your you’ll receive an organization number and be registered in the tax-register. 30th, but if you are delayed you artistic activities in the last 5 years and Remember to define your business as producing art; it might be a good idea can apply for a deadline extension. in the coming year. You need to attach to also include artistic assignments, giving workshops, etc. Remember to apply for it in good time. your detailed accounting as well. As an artist with a sole The Tax office has made a detailed You will find a very useful guide (in English) on how to start and register proprietorship you also have to fill guide that wise to review:https:// a business in Norway on altinn.no. out and upload the form RF-1242 for www.skatteetaten.no/globalassets/ visual artist, before you submit your skjema/2018/rettledning/rf-1247b.pdf. Tax and tax returns tax return papers along with the form They also have a chat service if you RF-1030 and income statement 5 have questions when you are filling out The process of tax return is a VIPS (Organization for the Visual (RF-1368). If your income was below the forms. smooth one if you do your accounting Arts in the West of Norway) has NOK 50 000 tick off that you earned thoroughly, and make sure to keep a made a detailed guide on how to close eye on income and spending in deliver and fill out your yearly tax About VAT for artists your sole proprietorship. form (Selvangivelsen). In short, artwork with a non- Any registered organization (which About tax commercial character is not subject you are) that has a taxable turnover to VAT. However, artists who offer of more than NOK 50 000 per Being an employee with a payroll other income, such as salary income services that are subject to VAT are year, that is subject to VAT, has an income and at the same time running from another employer. On the other required to register at the VAT- unconditional obligation to register in your own company is not a problem. hand, a net loss will be deductible register. You will find more information the VAT-register. The net profit from your sole (given that you have additional about VAT at altinn.no. proprietorship is taxable together with income). This is especially helpful 34 all the practical issues you must confront 35

It follows from the VAT Act that a • Paintings, drawings and pastels it’ll be easier to monitor how much Others prefer to fill out Excel-sheets. fee shall be paid for all sales of goods made entirely by hand as well as collages you’ve spent/earned in the different BKFH has made a guide – for free - on and services not specifically excluded (material images) and the like. categories. how to do accounting/set up a budget from the Act. The law differentiates • Original prints, prints and Many artists in Norway use and preprogrammed accounting sheets between works of art of commercial lithographs. electronic accounting such as Fiken. in Excel. character and artwork limited in the • Original sculptures and statues, Ministry of Finance’s regulation of regardless of material. Invoice 22 August 1997 (No. 108). Artworks • Carpets - original, numbered and with non-commercial character are in signed tapestry tapestries. To send an invoice to a client/ online bank might have the option to general excluded from VAT. Artworks customer you need an organization send electronic invoices directly from of a commercial character, including number (see chapter above – your account. functional items, are subjected to VAT. The tax exemption for artwork registration). Public institutions might Fiken is another site which has The term “work of art” is defined in includes only original works of art. require that the invoice you send be an integrated invoicing, accounting and the VAT Revenue Regulations section You must add 25% outgoing VAT on electronic one (e-faktura). other services that can be useful for 1-3-2, and further elaborated in the the selling price of the items sold (that SendRegning, ContaFakturaand Zoho your sole proprietorship. value added tax guide as follows: are subjected to VAT). Invoice are some of the online invoicing You may also ask fellow artists about sites that help you create and send an their experiences with the different electronic invoice. If you have a business platforms in order to help you find Discounts for inbound VAT account in DNB (or another bank) your the one that works for you. Similarly, you receive deductions telephone, accounting costs, and so on. for inbound VAT on all costs directly If your yearly VAT subjected sales are PERMITS related to the manufacture and sale more than NOK 50 000 and less than of VAT-related items, including VAT NOK 1 million, you can deliver a yearly Residency permits are granted by UDI. Each case is different and it might be on commission to sales. You’ll also be VAT-report. Otherwise you’ll deliver a a frustrating and confusing process before you obtain your residency permit. able to deduct a portion of the inbound report every second month, which most We are happy to offer advice and answer your questions, if you have any. VAT on costs that cannot be attributed people choose to do in order to have EEA/EU citizens directly to the taxable or duty-free better control on the accounts. production. Example: rent, electricity, EEA/EU citizens who work, study you do need to have grounds to stay or live in Norway need to register upon through work, study or living by your Accounting arrival. While you don’t need a permit own means. It is crucial that you establish a solid papers your income and expenses must Non-EEA/EU citizens system for your accounting. Some be specified in different categories, artists hire an accountant to avoid such as sales, grants, equipment, studio- UDI gives permits to foreigners a work permit they require that you frustration and possible problems with rent, etc. If you use these categories in from outside EEA / EU. The common work within your professional field, and the accounting; decide if this would be your personal accounting as well it’ll be permits are work permits, study permits mainly be self-employed or employed. best for you. When you submit your tax easier to fill out the tax papers. Also, or family reunion. Be aware that for Be aware of some exemptions - check 36 all the practical issues you must confront 37

them out at udi.no. to UDI beforehand. If you apply as If you apply for a work permit you self-employed you’ll need to make a can apply to get an exemption to business plan to show how you are going have your own artist company. Talk to reach the income requirements.

Students

If you are studying in Norway be from Norway for 2 years or more. Also aware of the income-regulations: there be aware that you are not allowed to is a limit for how much money you can have your own company as a student. earn. If you have a higher income than When you finish your studies you can what you are allowed you risk expulsion apply for a one-year job seeking visa. 38 39

Education at public institutions in Norway is free and can be a great opportunity to further develop your art practice and establish a new network. There are also a number of private institutions offering various courses within the arts.

4. EDUCATION/COURSES 40 education /courses 41

STUDYING IN NORWAY · MA in Curatorial Practice. and Visual Communication. · Design: BA and MA in Design. · Postgraduate Teacher Training Education at public institutions in Norway is free and can be a great Specialization in Furniture Design, (PPU) in Music Performance, and for opportunity to further develop your art practice and establish a new network. Spatial Design/Interior, Architecture Artists and Designers. There are also a number of private institutions offering various courses within the arts. If you’re a Norwegian citizen (or depending upon residency permit) Trondheim Academy of Fine Art you can apply for a study loan and scholarship at Norwegian State Educational Fund (Lånekassen) BA and MFA. If you have higher education from abroad you may apply for approval and recognition of it at NOKUT. Be aware of the requirements for pursuing higher Tromsø Academy of Contemporary Art and Creative Writing ; most classes at a BA level are given in Norwegian and BA in Contemporary art, MA in require proficiency in both Norwegian and English. Check out the general Contemporary art, Creative writing requirements at samordnaopptak.no studies. ART ACADEMY / UNIVERSITY OsloMet

There are a few art academies in Norway. They usually have an open A number of courses at BA and and design. Some courses are studio day where you can visit the academy, meet students and see what MA level as well as continuing available in English. they are working on. They also have student exchange possibilities with other education courses in art, art teaching international academies. University of South-Eastern Norway Oslo National Academy of the Arts Visual Arts, Design and Music BA and MA level in art and design. · Art and Craft: BA and MFA architecture and furniture design, department. A number of courses at Some courses are available in English. program with specialization in Textile, MA in design. Print and Drawing, Ceramics, Metal and · Continuing education courses: Høgskolen i Volda Jewelery. KHiO offers courses such as Art · MFA in Art and Public Space History and Teaching practice, BA in Art and Craft and Animation. · Academy of Fine Arts: BA and MFA Assessment and Supervision in Art Some courses are available in English. · Design: BA in graphic design Education for students finished with and illustration, BA in fashion design their BA or MA/MFA. Nordland kunst- og filmfagskole, Lofoten and costume design, BA in interior BA in moving images. Admission Faculty for Fine Art, Music and Design, University of Bergen based on material submitted.

· Fine Arts: BA and MFA. drawing, New media, Performance/ Specialization in Photography, Time Based Art, Sculpture and Printmaking, Ceramics, Painting and installation and Textiles. 42 education /courses 43

ART SCHOOLS ARTIST RESIDENCIES

For some, art schools function as pre-schools to the art academies - to All around the world you will find residencies for artists that offer a place build a portfolio. These schools have tuition fees and most of them permit to stay and work. Residencies can be a great way to find new inspiration and you to apply for a student loan and scholarship from Lånekassen (if you time to focus on your art. Some residencies even provide financial support, meet the requirements). but mostly you have to pay for your stay. Several Norwegian cities and regions have a studio in (or other places), available for artists from those cities A selection of art schools in Norway or regions.

· Einar Granum School of Fine Art. or 2 year program in visual art. ResArtis is a worldwide international network for artist residencies. You can Vocational Education in Fine Art, with · Art school in Rogaland. Offers a 1 search by country, facilities, duration, etc. Check for open calls at Residency specialized paths in 3-Dimensional or 2 year program in visual art. Unlimited and TransArtists Art, Drawing and Painting. · Art school Bergen (KiB). Offers a 1 · Strykejernet Kunstskole. Offers a 1 or 2 year program in visual art.

Lectures and seminars

In Norway’s larger cities you will find seminars in several cities. KORO a number of free lectures and seminars offers lectures and seminars on art with artists and scholars. Check out in public space. Many lectures at the local art calendars and newsletters art academies are open to the public. such as UFO in Oslo, CAS in In Oslo, KHiO organizes Agenda Stavanger, VISP and Hordaland and Open Academy. The University Kunstsenter in Bergen. of Oslo and OsloMet arrange a The Arts Council Norway arranges ForArt-lecture once a year.

Online Learning Platforms

There are a number of online · Coursera offers courses with platforms where you can study from certificates from universities (if you home and get specializations from pay a fee), but you can follow the different universities: courses for free without receiving a · Kadenze specializes in art, design certificate. and music.

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These photos represent some memories from the project so far. Her og der has arranged several workshops, artist presentations, tutorials and meetings with artists and institutions. In 2019, we reached a milestone through the launch of a mentoring program for professional artists new to Norway. Her og der will continue to develop the program to be a Artist presentation with Anas Salameh, Her og Der project launch, 2018 network and a resource for artists new in Norway. OUR EXPERIENCE SO FAR 46 47

Her og Der mentorship program, 2019

Her og Der mentorship program, 2019 48 49

Her og der gallery tour, 2019

Her og Der visit to Fellesverkstedet, 2019

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• Remember your reader: The committee consists A few tips from the Arts Council of competent people with great knowledge of the arts field. There’s no need to explain terminology – this will on how to write a successful application. only occupy valuable space that should be used to explain your workings.

• Be clear and concise: Your life story isn’t interesting in this context. They want to know what you’ve done professionally and your future plans.

• Be wise when you select attachments of your work: kill your darlings and submit the images that represent your work, or future work, in the best way possible.

• Apply repeatedly: There are only a few grants but many applicants. The committee aims at sharing funds with as many talented artists as possible and to the best of their selection. While you cannot expect to receive a grant every year, don’t be discouraged by a rejection; apply again the following year and you may be rewarded – if you have a good application and worthy projects.

• High level artists will not be “punished” for poor writing skills. However, if you don’t manage to clearly explain your plans it’ll be difficult to “outshine” applicants who succeed at communicating their interesting and realizable plans.

• A grant application is – in many ways – similar to a job application.

• Apply for maximum time (5 years) if you expect to continue your artistic career for at least as many years. Your chances to be offered a grant do not increase if you apply for a shorter time. 54 55 *

ACCESS WORKSHOPS AND PROJECT ROOMS > S12 Their glass-workshop consists of facilities for blowing, casting, model and mold-making, as well as for grinding, in Oslo: polishing and sandblasting. > Kroloftet offers workshops for laser, CNS, metal, wood and in Trondheim: ceramic for designers and artists. They also offer studio spaces. > Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder has workshops for wood, > Bjørka is a workshop for camera-based art; membership is metal, printing, darkroom, computer and video. They also required. offer project rooms for rent daily or weekly.

> Fellesverkstedet offers spaces with professional equipment in Kristiansand: for wood, metal, digital manufacturing, large-scale production and printmaking. > X-huset offers project rooms for rent by application.

> Norske Grafikeres Verksted is a workshop for printmaking; in Moss: they also offer courses. > Verket FabLab is a digital fabrication laboratory for 2d and 3d design; they also arrange courses. in Bergen: > Trykkeriet http://trykkerietbergen.no has a spacious printing room with silkscreen and intaglio presses, gallery/ project room, darkroom, exposure room, digital lab and kitchen. Rental per day.

> Aldea offers wood, metal and digital fabrication facilities. Users can book access on a project to project basis.

> CS55 has a project room and wood workshop available for rent.

> Flaggfabrikken has a workshop with a digital darkroom that includes an Imacon scanner and Epson 9900 printer. The workshop is available by appointment.

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GRANTS > Working grant from Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond. Apply through The Norwegian Association for Visual Arts Council Norway offers several grants. Application Artists (NBK) or The Norwegian Association for Arts deadline is once a year in October: and Crafts (NK). > Work grant: awarded for one to five years. Allows artists GRANTS by discipline to work on a project or a specialization that contributes to the further development of their artwork. > Norwegian Photographic Fund (Nofofo) is a fund for > Work grant for younger/newly established artists (up allocating collective assets to artists who live and work in until 35 years of age): awarded for one to three years. Norway, using photography and other camera-based forms Enables younger/newly established artists to develop of expression. artistically and improves their ability to live from their creativework. > The Norwegian Association for Arts and Crafts is a mem- bership based organization – that provides grants - working > Miscellaneous grant (Diversestipend): designed to to promote and support Norwegian contemporary craft enable the artistic activities of a single applicant (not artists nationally and internationally. groups); supports (amongst other things) courses, travels, studies, specializations, materials, equipment, > Norwegian Graphic Artists provides grants for artists marketing and consultancy. working with graphics. > Miscellaneous grant for graduates/recently educated artists (Diversestipend): a grant for graduates who have > Fund for Performing Artists (FUK) provides funding to completed art education at BA or MFA level and seek to professional performing artists, musicians, singers, actors, establish themselves in the profession. Artists with the dancers, stage instructors, conductors and others who highest degree in their field of study will be given priority. live and mostly work in Norway. The application must be They also offer grants for senior artists (55-years and submitted in Norwegian. older) and grants for well established artists. > Norwegian Dancers provides grants for four scholars, one > Working grant from Bildende Kunstneres Hjelpefond dancer, one choreographer, one teacher, and one project The application deadline is once a year (October). All visual grant for dance film/video production. artists based in Norway can apply regardless of age, gender, place of residence, artistic expression or membership > Finn Tveitos Foundation’s grant for the education of male in an organization. Norwegian dancers is an annual grant - applicants should preferably be Norwegian citizens. 58 59 *

> Reader Searching Book (Leser søker bok). Different grants > Kristiansand municipality artist grant for artists living in for authors and illustrators. Kristiansand.

> Forsberg and Aulie’s endowment grant for artists who work > Møre og Romsdal county municipality artist grant for with painting and drawing; applicants should be younger artists living in Møre og Romsdal. than 40 years. > Trondheim artist grant for artists based in Trondheim. GRANTS by geography > Tromsø Cultural Grant for artists based in Tromsø. Grants that are available regardless of where you live: > Stavanger Municipality Cultural Grants for artists based in > Skien artist grant offers accommodation in Skien, a work- Stavanger. shop/studio, and a grant of NOK 155 000. Of these, NOK 125 000 is awarded to the fellow, while NOK 30 000 is > Sparebankstiftelsen SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge for artists project funds. The stay in Skien must last for a minimum of between 18 and 35 years of age based in Northern Norway. ten or a maximum of twelve months. > Finnmark county grant provides working grants for artists > Jomfruland grant offers a residency at Jomfruland in living in Finnmark. September/October with free accommodation. The grantee is obliged to exhibit at Kragerø Kunstforening the following year.

> Eidfjord artist grant for artists and artisans. Recipients must have a residency in the municipality during the grant year and are invited to exhibit their work at Galleri N.

> Bergslien. Housing and studio will be made available for the recipients.

Grants related to where you live: > Oslo municipality artist grants for artists living in Oslo.

Bergen municipality artist grants for artists living in Bergen. 60 61 *

PROJECT FUNDINGS > Kulturkontakt Nord – Nordic support plans, grants and residences in the Nordic and Baltic countries. National: > Creative Europe – EUs Cultural program provides funding > Arts Council Norway has a number of different funding plans for European collaborations and network projects. for art and culture. PROJECT FUNDINGS by discipline > Free Word Foundation (Fritt Ord) manages funds for projects in the areas of Media and Democracy, Information and Public > Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond provides funding for visual Debate, Grants and Teaching, and Arts and Culture. arts projects. > Sparebankstiftelsen offers national and regional funding plans, > Norwegian Artisans offer funding for seminars, conferences, including for arts and culture. workshops, artistic publications, public events and other promotion of Norwegian crafts. Theory Grant. Travel funding. > Regional Project Funding for Visual Arts http://www. kunstsentrene.no/regionale-prosjektmidler-for-visuell-kunst/ > Grafill annually distributes grants to professional visual this plan offers professional artists working in the visual arts communication practitioners, i.e., illustration, graphic design, field support for exhibitions and projects. digital design, comic drawing, animation and service design. > URO/KORO https://koro.no/uro/ URO is a grant and > Norsk Illustrasjonsfond for book illustrators. production support plan that contributes to the realization of art projects in the outdoor area and in other open public areas. > Norwegian Photographic Fund (Nofofo) is a fund for allocating The URO grant can be applied by the state, regional and local collective assets to artists who live and work in Norway, using authorities, institutions and organizations, and by curators, photography and other camera-based forms of expression. producers and artists. > Norwegian Actors’ Association for Freelancers provides International: funding for productions by and with freelancers who are > UDs reisestipend – travel grant for artists. members of the Norwegian Actors Association.

> Office for Contemporary Arts Norway (OCA) – travel > Spenn Funding for productions taking part in Den Kulturelle grant for visual artist and residency applications. Skolesekken (DKS). You may apply for production equipment for performing arts for children and adolescents. > Nordisk Kulturfond – Nordic support schemes for projects involving two or more Nordic countries. 62 63 *

PROJECT FUNDINGS by geography Useful links about funding, application deadlines

> Oslo municipality Arts Council offers various funding plans > Legathåndboken (overview of grants and foundations) for professional art and culture in Oslo. http://legathandboken.no

> Bergen municipality offers various funding plans for art and > Regional project funding for visual arts culture in Bergen. http://www.kunstsentrene.no/regionale-prosjektmidler-for- visuell-kunst/ boken.no > Trondheim municipality offers various funding plans for art and culture in Trondheim. > Søknadsfrister for kunstnere (Application Deadlines for Artists) > Stavanger municipality offers various funding plans for art https://www.facebook.com/groups/858742554169756/ and culture in Stavanger. > Announcements for artists > Kristiansand municipality offers various funding plans for https://www.norskebilledkunstnere.no/utlysninger/ art and culture in Kristiansand. > Announcements for artists http://norskekunsthandverkere.no/kunsthandverkere/ utlysninger

> Arts Council Norway https://kulturradet.no

> Working grant from Bildende Kunstneres Hjelpefond https://www.norskebilledkunstnere.no/stotteordninger/

> Working grant from Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond http://www.kunstfond.no/kunstfaglige-stipend

> Sparebankstiftelsen https://www.sparebankstiftelsen.no/

> URO/KORO https://koro.no/uro/

> Fritt Ord Foundation http://www.frittord.no 64 65 *

> Ministry of foreign affairs travel grant Useful sites about working and studying in Norway https://www.stikk.no/reisestotte/ > About working conditions in Norway > The Aspirant Scheme (Aspirantordningen) https://www. https://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/en/working-conditions/ kulturradet.no/stotteordning/-/vis/aspirantordninga > About starting and running business in Norway: > Artist Assistant scheme (Kunstnerassistentordningen) https://www.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business https://www.kulturradet.no/stotteordning/-/vis/ kunstnerassistent > Brønnøysund registeret (registration for companies): https://www.brreg.no/ Some artist associations and organisations > Tax office, skatteetaten: https://www.skatteetaten.no > Norwegian Visual Artists (NBK) http://www.billedkunst.no/nbk/ > Frilansliv (in Norwegian) is a podcast about freelancing. Interviews with cultural workers, artists, writers and > UKS (Young Artists’ Society) https://www.uks.no musicians. https://www.frilanslivet.no

> The Norwegian Association for Arts and Crafts (NK) > How to calculate hourly rate for assignments: http://norskekunsthandverkere.no https://timepriskalkulatoren.no

> VISP http://visp.no/ > Frilansinfo (in Norwegian) information page for freelancers. https://frilansinfo.no > Performance Art Oslo http://www.performanceartoslo.no > Norwegian State Educational Fund (Lånekassen) > Performance Art Bergen http://www.performanceartbergen.no https://lanekassen.no

> The Norwegian Association of Art Societies > NOKUT (the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance https://www.kunstforeninger.no/ in Education) https://www.nokut.no/en/

> Kunstkritikk http://www.kunstkritikk.com > Requirements for higher education https://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/general- > Notam http://www.notam02.no requirements/

> Atelier Nord ANX https://ateliernord.no/ > Information for students: https://www.studyinnorway.no 66 67 *

> Online public services: http://eid.difi.no/en/ International:

> How to start and register a business in Norway on Altinn: > Curatorspace (UK) https://www.curatorspace.com https://www.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/ international open calls. You may sign up for their newsletter. > About yearly tax form (Selvangivelsen): http://visp.no/ressurser/selvangivelse/ > TransArtist https://www.transartists.org/calls international open call for workshops, study program, > Information about staying in Norway: exhibitions, residencies. http://www.norden.org/en/hello-norden/ > Open call for artist https://www.facebook.com/ OPPORTUNITIES:> i groups/406369352831982/?fref=ts

National: A list of some artist residencies

> Søknadsfrister for kunstnere (application > Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) offers a few deadline for artists) https://www.facebook.com/ paid residencies with durations up to one year in Berlin, groups/858742554169756/ Brussels, New York, Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro.

> Ressursside for kunstnere (resource page for artists) > Nordic Artists’ Centre (Dale, Norway) The residency https://www.facebook.com/groups/752164191597549/ includes a monthly grant of NOK 10 000, as well as covered travel expenses up to NOK 6000. Living and > Atelier i Oslo (studios in Oslo) https://www.facebook.com/ work spaces are free. groups/1110062889059124/?fref=ts > Artist residency Svalbard (Norway) is open to emerging > Jobb for kunstnere (jobs for artists) and established artists both Norwegian and international, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1009715889069888/ who are working with any creative medium or project. Duration is from one night to three months. > NNKS (North Norwegian Art Centre) have published a set of useful information for artists working in public space > Can Serrat residency (Spain) provides international and applying for public commissions: https://www.nnks.no/ residencies for visual artists and writers; it offers both full om-nnks/kunst-i-offentlig-rom/arbeidsverktoy/ and partial grants, as well as studio spaces and workshops.

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> Circolo () is an artist residency for Nordic artists who need a place to focus on their work and find new inspiration. You may apply for one to six months. The application period is from February 1st to April 1st.

> Artist apartment Berlin, for artists in Stavanger The municipality offers an apartment in Berlin to professional artists based in Stavanger. They also offer a travel grant.

> Artist apartment Berlin, for artists in Trondheim. The municipality offers an apartment in Berlin to professional artists based in Trondheim. Up to 3 months. You may receive a monthly grant.

> Artist apartment Berlin, for artists in Bergen. The municipality offers an apartment in Berlin to professional artists based in Bergen. You may apply for a travel grant. .I am from there. I am from here أنا من هناك. أنا من هنا. , I am not there and I am not here. ,I have two names, which meet and part ولست هناك ولست هنا. .and I have two languages َلي اسمان يلتقيان ويفترقان. .I forget which of them I dream in ولي لغتان, نسيت بأيهما كنت أحلم. Mahmood Darwish محمد درويش