Quiet Retreat in the Norwegian Forest

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Atelier Austmarka

Quiet Retreat in the Norwegian Forest Deadline: 20 Aug 2026 Country: Norway Atelier Austmarka is a non-profit artist residency in Finnskogen, offering studios and accommodation for Norwegian and international artists across all disciplines. Our goal is to facilitate deep concentration, artistic development, and production. The core conditions of the residency are silence, immersion, and a secluded environment in nature. We offer both private and shared studios, and the residency has been active since 2014. Duration of residency The duration of the residency varies from a minimum of 2 weeks up to 3 months, depending on the artist’s needs and the scope of the project. Applicants can specify their preferred time period in their application. Accommodation Artists stay in private rooms right next to the studio during their residency, and the kitchen and bathroom are shared with other guests. Since the house is not well-insulated for sound, guests are encouraged to show mutual consideration in the residential parts of the shared areas Disciplines, work equipment and assistance We welcome most creative disciplines, providing great working conditions for visual arts, writers, and digital sound creators. The studio is a bright, shared workspace with running water, electricity, and high-speed internet. For desk-based work, smaller private workspaces are available. We have some basic equipment and a selection of hand tools available on-site. For longer stays, we can order materials that the artist purchases from us. No technical assistance is provided, so artists must be self-reliant and bring their own specialized tools.Studio / Workspace Describe the studio or work space the artist can use, is it private/shared? The main rule is a bright, shared studio with large windows, equipped with both running water and electricity. In exceptional cases, and with a special focus on writers or others who need desk space, a smaller private workspace is also available by agreement in the application.Fees and support The residency fee depends on the type of stay granted, and we offer three options: 1. Fully paid stay: A standard stay with no further obligations. 2. Subsidized stay: A more affordable option that can be granted in exchange for visibility and promotion on social media. We require an analysis of the reach and impact of the applicant’s social media platforms during the evaluation. 3. Free stay: The stay itself is free, but it requires promotion on digital platforms before, during, and after the residency. A small payment is also required to confirm the agreement. Experience shows that agreements without any financial commitment lead to no-shows, which creates major problems for our future funding and artist grants. Half of this payment is returned upon arrival in the form of a local grocery store gift card. For prices applicable to your application, please visit https://atelier-austmarka.com/residency-costs-atelier-austmarka-finnskogen/ Expectations towards the artist For fully paid artists, there are no professional obligations. For subsidized and free stays, we do expect contributions in return. Since the residency is located in a small, quiet community without a local gallery audience, we rarely prioritize physical events. Instead, these contributions and presentations must take place digitally through promotion and documentation of the work process, spread out before, during, and after the stay. Application information Complete our online application form and answer all questions. Explain why you have chosen Atelier Austmarka and what aspects of the place appeal to you. The application is first reviewed by our volunteer team to ensure it is correctly completed. For paid residencies: confirmation of payment and assignment of dates.

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Open to Norwegian and international artists across all disciplines