NEXT OPEN CALL – for residencies in 2027/2028
The open call for residencies in 2027/2028 will be announced in January 2026.
We only accept digital applications during the open call.
Guidelines 2025/26.

WHO
Professional crafts & visual artists without a residential address in Trondheim municipality. Regardless of your background, age, or gender, we encourage diverse perspectives and practices within visual arts. We welcome families and especially encourage you to apply if you are an artist interested in engaging in the local community, either socially or through professional collaboration. 
We encourage any artistic genre.

WHEN
Residencies available from January 2027 to December 2028.
Residency Period: 22 days to three months

Timeline (to be confirmed):
15th January 2026: Announcement
28th February 2026: Last day for questions
15th March 2026: Application deadline
10th June 2026: Results announcement

WHAT we offer
A full equipped studio apartment during your residency period. The apartment is located in the former gymnasium building just across the courtyard from the main building. This contains: 120 cm wide bed, bed linen and towels, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room and storage room if needed.
A large studio of 50sqm on the 1st and 2nd floor of the main building with large windows facing the park (west).
24/7 access to joint workshops for wood, metal, printmaking, analogue photography and ceramics;
Possibility to rent project rooms (50 and 90 sqm).
Opportunity to apply for a project to be shown at BABEL visningsrom for kunst in connection with the residency. BABEL is moving premises in Spring 2025, closer to the main building! Download the plan here.

FUNDING
Suggestions of external funding
https://resartis.org/mobility-funding/
Fond for utøvende kunstneres reisestøtte
Nordic and Baltic artists
Short guide to the Norwegian Arts Council (in English)
An overview of the Norwegian Art Councils support opportunities