Art Museums of Bergen consists of Bergen`s five foremost museums of music, fine art, decorative art and design.

Residency to professional, foreign artists, writers, directors and composers. The residencies for fine artists and crafts artists are open only to non-Nordic citizens. The residency includes two studios and apartments. The offer consist of a 3 months residency at USF Verftet in a rent free studio and additional accommodation. However, living costs, travel, materials, insurance and transport costs must be supplied by the artist. Artist centres and cultural organisations can submit one artist per year. Chosen artists must return application form, CV and documentation of work by mail. Artists can also apply individually, with letters of reference from local or national arts community and/or art institutions. Deadline: 1 March each year.

Established in 1993, LKV (Lademoen Artists' Workshops) is located in Trondheim, Norway. Now organised as a foundation, this five-storey former school houses thirty-four studios for Norwegian artists, two studios (with accommodation) for international residents, two project spaces and workshops for wood, metal, printing, 16mm film, video, a darkroom and computer lab. International visual artists can apply for residencies of one to three months (longer or shorter stays by negotiation). Studios (equipped with basic tools) and apartments (for two people) are rent free. Residents cover all travel, materials, and other living costs. Residents may be asked to give a presentation of their work in the form of lectures. Application deadline for a guest studio at LKV is September 10 every year.

The residence program of the city of Kristiansand is now open for applications. This is an offer to professional artists, preferably fine artist and craft artists. They offer a 3 months residency in a rent-free accommodation and additional studio. The artist must cover all other expenses such as living costs, travel, materials, insurance and transport. Priority is given to: applicants who are part of international networks, larger projects or programmes. Participation in projects linked to artists, groups and/or institutions in Kristiansand. Applicants who are planning to take part in the art environment in the city with exhibitions or professional arrangements.

The Young Artists Society was established in 1921. Throughout the society's history UKS has worked to secure the rights of young artists both artistically and socially. For a long period the society existed primarily as a centre for exchanging goods, where art was swapped for basic goods and services such as food and dentist appointments. In the seventies UKS was a focal point for the artists' fight for economic rights in the welfare state. Later has also the struggle for the recognition of new forms of artistic expression been a major issue. UKS's primary goals are to produce and present exhibitions and larger shows of contemporary Norwegian and International art, with a special attention to the younger artists. A large network of collaborators has been built during the last ten years, and UKS has for the last five years presented exhibitions curated by several internationally known curators from Australia, France, Italy and the former republic of Yugoslavia.

Horisont Foundation is a self-governing foundation whose strategies aim at achieving a greater participation by minorities in Norwegian cultural life - both as performers, producers, administrators and not the least as a participating audience in everyday cultural life. Cultural exchange with countries from which most minorities in Norway have come is a means to achieve such a participation. The presentation of diverse art expressions in venues such as festivals is being used to create common grounds where the majority and the minority may meet on equal terms. The following are among the main objectives of Horsont Foundation: To raise awareness about the ever-increasing cultural diversity; to stimulate dialogue with the new minorities; art and culture which is becoming a part of mainstream life; to develop new methods and skills to enhance the post-colonial exchange of art and cultures between North and South and to present it by innovative means which are challenging prejudices; to challenge traditional art institutions in order to make them more inclusive of the minorities arts.

The residency is open to international artists, curators, writers and other art professionals. Today the residency is focused on research as well as production. Applications to Hordaland Art Centre's residency are accepted via e-mail between October 15th and November 15th every year.

- responsible for the management of all archaeological and architectural monuments and sites and cultural environments in accordance with the relevant legislation. - responsible for ensuring that a representative selection of monuments and sites of all periods is preserved for present and future generations. The selection of monuments and sites must provide an overview of historical developments, the way of life and the range of works of art and craftsmanship of each period - responsible for ensuring that cultural heritage considerations are taken into account in all planning processes, and that the interests of cultural heritage are safeguarded at all levels in the same way as the interests of society as a whole - part of environmental management, and answers to the Ministry of the Environment. The Directorate collaborates with other directorates in the environmental sector wherever appropriate - responsible for increasing awareness among the general public of the value of their cultural heritage through education and information - the appeal body for decisions made by the cultural heritage authorities at the county or regional level.

The paramount object of the Freedom of Expression Foundation, Oslo, is to protect and promote freedom of expression and the environment for freedom of expression in Norway, particularly by encouraging lively debate and the dauntless use of the free word. The Freedom of Expression Foundation, Oslo, can also support other aspects of Norwegian culture, primarily those dealing with free speech. In special cases, the Freedom of Expression Foundation, Oslo, can help promote freedom of expression in other countries. An English version of Fritt Ord's application form is not available yet. Applications with attachments can be submitted by e-mail to the following address: post@fritt-ord.no. It is recommended that applications for projects include: -A clear concise description of the project; -A budget over project expenses -A funding plan indicating self-financing, the project's anticipated revenues, other support that has been pledged, and other applications that are still pending -Specification of the amount being applied for -Specification of the project's duration -Information on the qualifications of those participating in the project -References and reviews, if any.

The Arts Council funds exhibition projects, new forms of expression and mediation as well as the publication of literature on the arts, artists' books, exhibition catalogues and works containing critical reflections. The Council's initiatives are aimed at devising a framework for the internationalisation of creative and mediation processes, increasing audience awareness, and generating a dialogue on contemporary art in society. The Council adapts its funding to the changing roles of artists and curators alike, and seeks to promote knowledge and innovation in relation to new technologies and contemporary art, in addition to interdisciplinary projects.