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 up new networks.

• Free accommodation in a spacious artist’s apartment with 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 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 taking damage 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 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 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 Studio Foundation

1. A letter of motivation (max. 500 words) including:
   • Why are you applying for a residency at Ekely?
   • What is your connection to Edvard Munch and to Norway?
   • 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.
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.
   Note: Please test links/ images whether they work and are saved in optimum format for panel viewing. Late applications will not be considered and due to high volume of applicants, feedback cannot be given.

4. Proposal for a public event to share your artistic experience through the residency with the community.

Please send your application in English by March 10th, 2026, 12:00 pm as a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) to: jeanette.warnick.danzer@goethe.de.

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