Deadline: 14 July 2024
Safemuse Art Havens is looking for artists, from all artistic genres, in need of a safe residency to develop their art.
In the Norwegian capital of Oslo, they are organizing residencies for artists that are being censored, are living under threat, or that for various reason cannot work freely in their place of living. Oslo has broad and thriving artistic environments within all art disciplines and genres. The residency is funded by the Municipality of Oslo and is a cooperation between Safemuse and with Nordic Black Theatre.
The residency will take place in Oslo or in Hvitsten, Norway and have a duration of six months. There will be a team coordinating and facilitating the residency and projects consisting of a residency coordinator, a mentor, and advisors from Safemuse. Prior to arrival, they will create a plan together with the individual artist that describes both the content and the goals for the residency. They will prepare for relevant cooperation with selected artists and institutions in Norway and help create opportunities for presentations of the guest-artist’s work. If possible, the guest-artist will participate in their outreach programs (that centers around art and society), but participation is not an obligation.
Safemuse will work closely with the artist when it comes to how much exposure the artist wants, and can have, during the stay, and do a risk assessment together with the artist.
Benefits
- The program covers all costs connected to the artist’s travel and stay in Norway, including insurance, accommodation and living expenses. Safemuse will also assist in the visa-application process.
Program Duration
- April/May 2025 to October/November 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- In addition to working with independent artists, Safemuse continuously works with various guest artists who arrive in Norway and Scandinavia through the ICORN-network.
For more information, visit Safemuse Art Havens.
