Residency

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WHAT WE OFFER

We are now accepting applications for the Artist-in-Residence programme for 2027. Application deadline: May 20, 2026 at 23:59 (CET)

Leveld Kunstnartun was established in 2014 and is an artist residency in Ål in Hallingdal. By providing strong working conditions for Norwegian and international artists, Leveld Kunstnartun aims to promote interdisciplinary practices and the production of high-quality art.

With us, artists can find inspiration and explore ideas in interaction with a vibrant mountain community. We offer excellent working facilities, including two bright studios, a writing room, a printmaking workshop, and two residences. The residences are fully equipped, and fiber internet as well as a car are available.

At any given time, there are at least three artists in residence, who can apply for stays of 1, 2, or 3 months. Selected artists receive both a working grant and a travel grant.

To ensure high artistic quality, guest artists are selected by juries appointed by the Norwegian Association of Young Artists, the Norwegian Authors’ Union, and the Norwegian Society of Composers. Since its establishment, more than 300 artists have completed residencies at Leveld.

Leveld Kunstnartun is a non-profit association supported by the Ministry of Culture, Buskerud County Council, and Ål Municipality.

Frequently asked questions

  • You can take a train/bus from Oslo /Bergen to Ål.

    We will pick you up at the train/bus station and drive you up to Leveld. We stop for getting groceries before we drive up.

  • You don't pay anything for housing or a studio at Leveld Kunstnartun. But you must cover living and material expenses yourself.

  • The monthly food budget for 1 person is approximately NOK 3,600.

  • There is free, high-speed internet at Leveld.

  • Arrival day is Wednesday, and departure day is Monday. It is nice if it is possible to arrive in Ål between 9 am and 5 pm.

    • 1 Lithography press

    • 9 Stones for  lithography

    • 3 Pencils for  lithography

    • 1 Baton litho marker pen Charbonnel

    • 1 Deep print press

    • Different size rollers

    • Litho irons

    • 1 Master ink knife - 4 cm

    • 11 Cold needle

    • 3 Polishing steel

    • Litography-/wood carving set

    • Pfeil wood carving iron, various sizes

    • 1 Piano

    • 2 Genelec speakers

    • Interface for Genelec

    • 1 Computer screen

    • 1 Projector

    • 1 Bluetooth speaker

    • 1 Printer

    • 3 Electrical drills

    • 1 Jigsaw

    • 1 Table saw

  • A work stipend of NOK 6,000 per month is paid, and a travel stipend of NOK 4,000. This is paid on the last day of the month, and you must be at Kunstnartun for at least 20 days of the month to receive the full stipend.

  • People outside Europe need a VISA. We can assist with writing a letter of recommendation for you if you need it.

  • Leveld Kunstnartun

    Nordbygdvegen 1025

    3570 ÅL

    Norway

  • Bed linen and towels are provided in the apartments, and there is a washing machine.

  • There is an electric car you can borrow. We will sign a contract for the loan.

    It may be worth having extra insurance.

  • We are now accepting applications for its Artist-in-Residence programme for 2027. Application deadline: May 20, 2026 at 23:59 (CET)

    Apply here

  • If you stay at Astridstugu, you can bring your partner or children for a longer/the whole period.

  • You can receive visitors, they don't pay anything to stay. But first check with the others staying there. If you are going to live in the “Lærarbustaden”, you must clarify this with your roommate first.

  • Pets are not allowed. This is due to allergies.

  • It is not possible to enter the homes with a wheelchair. There are also challenges with getting from the homes to the studios.

    We apologize to all artists who have disabilities or an injury and who are therefore unable to come to LK for a residency.