Live Studio

Bergen Kunsthall’s Live Studio is a new research and development space dedicated to live works and hybrid practices within the context of the visual arts. The presentation of live work by artists (including performance, music, and dance) is an integral part of Bergen Kunsthall’s program as we aim to showcase the work of contemporary artists. The Live Studio provides a professional working environment to develop and produce live works in collaboration with a network of partners. It also facilitates the production and presentation of new works through partnerships with international organizations to promote and support artistic live practices.

Currently in its pilot phase, the live studio offers space, equipment, and curatorial dialogue to international and local artists at various stages of their artistic development, by invitation and through an annual open call for proposals.

The live studio is a unique production model integrated into the institution and connected to discourses, bridging institutional learning and artistic practice. It is a direct response to the lack of opportunities for developing live practices within the visual arts sector, even as their presentation increases in arts institutions. Bergen Kunsthall aims to provide space for incoming international, national, and local artists as an innovative platform for artist-led experimentation with local impact and international profile.