LKV

Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV) is an artist-run institution founded in 1993 that represents the entire art process, from production to exhibition. LKV has studios for over 40 professional visual and craft artists, as well as shared workshops for working with wood, metal, photography, graphics, ceramics and monumental works. In addition, LKV has an international, interdisciplinary residency programme and the artist-run exhibition space BABEL.

LKV is located in a former school building from 1906 within walking distance of the centre of Trondheim, where the main building houses 43 studios, shared workshops and two project spaces. 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, but 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)