Open Call Spring 2025

Studio17 is an independent venue for contemporary art in Stavanger, run by visual artists on a voluntary basis. Since its inception in 2013 Studio17 have hosted over 200 art and cultural events. In January 2024 we moved into exciting new premises at Øvre Strandgate 66 in Old Stavanger, complete with an Artist apartment* provided by the Stavanger Municipality.

In connection with this, Studio17 invites all interested individuals to apply for Studio17 Residency. We wish to emphasize collaboration in our residency program by inviting 2 artists to share a 4-week stay in the artist apartment and our new venue in the spring of 2025. Applicants can either submit an individual application or apply as a duo.

During the residency, we encourage artists to organize an exhibition, showcase work-in-progress, conduct a workshop, or similar activities. An artist presentation is also an integral part of the stay in Stavanger.

Application Deadline
Monday December 2, 2024

Residency Periods Spring 2025
Weeks 6-10, February 7 – March 6, 2025
Weeks 25-28, June 16 – July 13, 2025

Who Can Apply?
Artists who wish to develop a project alongside other applicants in Stavanger and Studio17’s new exhibition space in Old Stavanger. We welcome applications that present either a concrete project or an artistic practice.

How to Apply?
Submit one (1) combined PDF document (max 5MB) that includes:

• Application form
• Project description/description of artistic practice (max 1 A4 page)
• CV for applicant(s) (max 1 A4 page each)
• Documentation of works (max 7 A4 pages). Include title, year, technique, and size. Provide a link to video or audio, please do not send large video files.

For duo applicants, please apply with one combined application.

Practical Information
The outcome of the artist residency will be presented in our exhibition space at the conclusion of the residency, and the timing of this is determined by the applicants themselves. Studio17 Residency will assist in promoting the residency and associated events, as well as offering technical support and photo documentation through our regular collaborators. One of our board members will support selected artists and serve as a contact person and host during the residency.

Studio17 provides an artist fee of 15,000 NOK per artist, which also covers travel expenses and material costs. Additionally, for those chosen for the Studio17 Residency, accommodation costs for the artist’s apartment are included.

Photos of the Exhibition space: https://s17.no/about/?lang=en
Photos of the Artist apartment: https://s17.no/artist-apartment/?lang=en

The Studio17 board selects artists for the spring residency based on the applications we receive. The board consists of visual artists: Espen Pedersen, Veslemøy Flotve, Alice N. Darby, Helene Espedal-Selvåg and Jone Tou.

Please send your application to info@s17.no and label the email “OPEN CALL S17SPRING25 + your last name” in the subject line.

We look forward to hearing from you!

* It is possible to apply for the rental of the apartment outside of our residency periods as well. All artists and cultural workers can apply through Studio17 throughout the year. For more information, please visit our website at https://s17.no.