Founded:
1998
Language(s):
Norwegian Bokmål, English
Duration:
1-3 months, 3-6 months
2-4 Months

The residency at the Nordic Artists’ Centre includes a monthly grant of NOK 11.000, and round trip travel costs within a limit of NOK 5.000. Living and working spaces are for free. Note that groups or linked artists will have to share the stipend of NOK 11.000,-. The stipends goes by a “one house, one stipend” regulation.

Supplies and food.

Application guidelines:

Only applications using the online application form will be considered. Applicants from Scandinavia can fill in using mother tongue. Please note that all fields must be filled in. You may apply with a single application or with linked applications. Link to the application portal: https://nkd.rimbert.fi

Application deadline:
Specific date
Deadline:
Open call:
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Nordic Artists' Centre Dale

Nordic Artists' Centre Dale

Nordisk Kunstnarster Dale - NDK
Description

Nordisk kunstnarsenter Dalsåsen (NKD) is an Artist-in-Residence center funded by Norwegian Ministry Of Culture. Nordic Artists' Centre Dalsåsen is situated in the village of Dale, the administrative center of the Fjaler municipality on the West Coast of Norway. NKD is a foundation inspired by the vision of Oddleif Fagerheim and his wife Thora Nitter Fagerheim, who donated their house and land to the Nordic Council of Ministers in 1976. Nordisk kunstnarsenter Dalsåsen was officially opened in May 1998.

They offer excellent accommodation and working conditions. The centre offers five private residency houses, one for each artist. Five 50 m² studios with a 6 meter high ceiling and a north faced panorama window wall.

An additional common studio and carpenters workshop furnished with a good selection of equipment and power tools are also at disposal. The artists’ lodgings are fully equipped, and provided with wireless internet access.

They host up to five artists at a time, offering space for focused, independent work and artistic development. At the same time, NKD is a small, shared community where everyone contributes to creating a supportive and respectful environment for themselves and others.

Outcome

There are no formal requirements regarding the outcome of your residency. However, during your stay, you will be invited to give a presentation of your work and participate in an open day for the public.

Accommodation Information

The centre has five private residency houses, one for each artist. The artists’ lodgings are fully equipped, and provided with wireless internet access.

Studio Information

Five 50 m² studios with a 6 meter high ceiling and north-lit panorama windows. An additional common studio and carpenters workshop furnished with a good selection of equipment and heavy machines are also at disposal.

Location

NKD is located north of Sognefjorden, on the west coast of Norway. The location is in a rather secluded area, at the edge of the forest and mountains. Dale is a typically small fjord community with basic shops and a café. The nearest town, Førde is one hour away by bus. Bergen, the nearest city, can be reached by bus and boat, or car within three hours.

Contact information
Email
residency [at] nkdale.no
Phone
0047 40049347
Website
http://www.nkdale.no