Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV) is an artist-led institution founded in 1993 that includes a studio community for more than 40 professional artists, shared workshops for working with wood, metal, photography, graphics, ceramics and monumental works, an international residency programme, hosting around 25 international artists every year, and an artist-run exhibition space for contemporary art: BABEL.
LKV is a non-profit organization rooted in democratic principles and artist-led initiatives. With a focus on community engagement, knowledge sharing and artistic innovation, LKV strives to strengthen the role of art in society and make contemporary art accessible to a wider audience.
LKV is located in a former school building from 1906 within walking distance of the centre of Trondheim. In the former gymnasium building we have four apartments in connection with the artist-in-residence programme. BABEL is located a little further down the street, and will move into the newly renovated gymnasium in 2025.
The building is owned by the municipality of Trondheim and is leased to the artists on a non-profit basis. By means of a fairly modest investment, the owner has greatly improved the working conditions for the city’s artists. The facilities, the moderate rent and the professional fellowship also encourage art students to remain in the area after having finished their studies.
The foundation aims to:
- Provide well-equipped and affordable production workshops available to everyone working professionally with art
- Run artistic and interdisciplinary activities that highlight the value of visual art, stimulate increased use of artists in society and contribute to increased awareness of the potential that lies in a creative environment
- Contribute to increased contact and exchange between artists, e.g. by running a artist-in-residence program in collaboration with other parties
- Arrange projects, courses, seminars etc. which can stimulate artistic development and exchange
- Run outward activity towards the audience
The foundation’s board:
Per Kristian Nygård (chairman)
Kristina Karlsen (vice-chairman)
Marius Lervåg Aasprong
Borghild Lundeby
Per Arne Hamre
Per Ananiassen (vara)
Polina Chernitskaya (vara)