Residency
Munch-Goethe Artist Residency in Oslo

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 encourage artists to apply who want an introduction to the Norwegian art scene to build up new networks, or artists who already have projects related to Norway.

• Free accommodation in a spacious artist’s apartment with integrated studio in Ekely. 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 family or partner or to apply jointly with up to two artists.
  Please note: 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 taking damage from the work. Please note that all materials and tools must be provided by the artists themselves.
• Stipend: € 1.500 per month
• Travel allowance (round trip from Germany): € 500
• Residents commit to participate 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 Studio’s Foundation. 
• The artists will commit to mentioning the Goethe-Institut and the 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 local art communities.

No motivation letter is required. Instead, applicants are asked to answer a set of application questions in the online form and upload the required supporting documents. Applications must be submitted in English.

Please answer the following questions:

a) What project would you develop during the residency? (max. 200 words)
Describe the project and what you hope to achieve during your stay in Ekely.

b) Describe one concrete activity, encounter, site, archive, community, or question you would like to explore during the residency. (max. 200 words)
Explain why it interests you and how it connects to your artistic practice.

c) Tell us about a previous work or project that represents your artistic practice. (max. 200 words)
Describe the work/project, your approach, and what you learned from it.

d) Propose one public event that would allow local audiences to engage with your artistic process. (max. 150 words)
Please explain the format and intended audience.

2. Current CV with links to your website or social media accounts (max. 2 pages)

3. 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.

e) Is there anything else you would like us to know? (optional)
 
Please upload the required documents:

1. Current CV with links to your website or social media accounts (max. 2 pages)

2. 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.
Please test links/images whether they work and are saved in optimum format for panel viewing.

Please submit your application in English by 6 November 2026, 12:00 pm noon, via the online application form.

Important Note: Please note that the online application form cannot be saved and resumed later. You must complete and submit the form in a single session. We therefore recommend preparing all required information and documents before you begin. If you close your browser or leave the page before submitting the form, any information entered may be lost. 

Your data will be processed in accordance with legal requirements.

Late applications will not be considered.

Due to volume of applicants, feedback cannot be given.