Residency
Munch-Goethe Artist Residency in Oslo
In cooperation with the Edvard Munch Studio Foundation, the Goethe-Institut Norway invites visual artists residing in Germany to a residency from October 1st to November 30th, 2026. The studio residency takes place in an apartment on the former property of Edvard Munch in Oslo (October 1st – November 30th 2026). During their stay, residents are invited to engage with themes or questions that in some way relate to the life and work of Edvard Munch.
Conditions of funding
The program is aimed at full-time practicing visual artists, with dynamic and contemporary projects and exhibition profiles, who have been resident in Germany for at least two years.
A degree in arts or equivalent qualifications is required.
We particularly welcome applications from artists at an early stage of their career. In addition, we encourage artists who want an introduction to the Norwegian art scene to build new networks.
A degree in arts or equivalent qualifications is required.
We particularly welcome applications from artists at an early stage of their career. In addition, we encourage artists who want an introduction to the Norwegian art scene to build new networks.
- Free accommodation in a spacious artist’s apartment with an integrated studio in Ekely, Oslo. Images and more details of the studio apartment can be found here: Ekely Studio Residency – Edvard Munch’s studios
- The apartment allows residents to bring their family or partner, or to apply jointly with up to two artists. Note: Please be advised that the stipend and allowances will not be increased in the event that two artists or family members are staying.
- The studio is suited for working within many forms of art media, as long as the interior is not damaged from the work. Please note that all materials and tools must be provided by the artists themselves.
- Stipend: €2,000 per month
- Travel allowance (round trip from Germany): €500
- Residents commit to participating in up to two public events, such as an artist talk, open studio, or similar.
- During the stay, the Edvard Munch Studio Foundation and the Goethe-Institut Norway will offer professional advice and support, as well as networking opportunities to the art scene.
- After the residency period, the residents must submit a final report and complete a short evaluation.
- The residents agree to be listed on the alumni portals, the websites, and social media channels of the Goethe-Institut and the Edvard Munch's Studio Foundation.
- The artists will commit to mentioning the Goethe-Institut and Edvard Munch's Studio Foundation in relation to all artistic production resulting from the residency.
- Quality of the proposed project
- Artists developing practice/research relationships in Oslo/Norway
- Expressed and perceived need for the award
- Willingness to engage with the communities of Goethe-Institut and Edvard Munch’s Studios
- A letter of motivation (max. 500 words) including: 1) Why are you applying for a residency at Ekely? 2) What is your connection to Edvard Munch and to Norway? 3) Which project do you plan to work on during your residency that relates to the life and/or themes of Edvard Munch? Please provide a short project outline.
- Current CV with links to your website or social media accounts (max. 2 pages)
- Insight into your artistic practice: images (up to six) and/or links to video/audio excerpts (max. two minutes), as well as links to relevant artistic projects. Note: Please test links/ images to see whether they work and are saved in optimum format for panel viewing. Late applications will not be considered, and due to the volume of applicants, feedback cannot be given.
- Proposal for a public event to share your artistic experience through the residency with the community.
More information about the call can be found here.
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A jury composed of representatives of the Edvard Munch Studio Foundation and the Goethe-Institut will select the resident(s).
The jury will inform you of their decision by the end of April 2026.
The jury will inform you of their decision by the end of April 2026.
Next application deadline
March 10, 2026, 12:00 pm, CET
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