Located on the northern tip of the Varanger peninsula in Norway, Kvitbrakka residence is a quiet bay for restless minds. Since its inception in 2012, Kvitbrakka has welcomed more than 50 international artists, writers, musicians and guests. Over the past 10 years Kvitbrakka has been gradually developing with increasing interest and support from national institutions and regional partners to become an important cultural reference for Northern Norway.
The programme will offer residencies of 1-3 months during March-May and September-November 2023. The themes for this year are:
- Post-fishing industries and alternative futures for fishing communities.
- Renewable energy production in a rural and remote areas, its use and allocation.
- Changes to ocean environments such as global warming and invasive species.
- Political climate in the warming Arctic.
The resident artists will be required to create a workshop, performance, exhibition, or artist’s talk for the community of Berlevåg during their residency.
Kvitbrakka welcomes artists working in painting, sculpture, performance, film, photography, music, text, research, relational aesthetics and/or installation. In the selection process, a priority will be given to the candidates who express a clear motivation for their stay in Berlevåg and/or project relevance for the local society.
The residency provides 5000+ NOK (~500 EUR) for travel expenses, with an extra artist fee to be disclosed at the beginning of 2023. It also provides free accommodation and workshop space at Kvitbrakka for 1-3 months, and access to Berlevåg Harbour Museum archive.
