Program
Interdisciplinary
Open Call for 2027/2028 opens in January 2026
In 2019, the LKV AiR program was expanded from two to four guest apartments. Previously reserved for visual artists and craft practitioners, the program opened to include artists working in other disciplines. The program is developed in collaboration with local partners, who contribute professional expertise, networks, and access to relevant facilities when capacity allows.
The program places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary projects within dance, music, performing arts, film, literature, and curating. We encourage professional artists who already work across disciplines - as well as those who wish to explore new directions and challenge their artistic practice - to apply.
The residency offers space for artistic immersion and development in a new environment, while also facilitating networking and new collaborations. As we cannot always offer access to specialized facilities beyond those available in LKV’s shared workshops, the program is especially well-suited for artists in an open, exploratory phase of their work - where flexibility and process-oriented approaches are more important than production capacity.
Who can apply?
Professional artists working in dance, music, performing arts, film, literature, and curators who are not based in Trondheim are welcome to apply for a residency at LKV. We encourage applications from individuals representing a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and artistic practices—regardless of age, background, gender identity, or form of expression.
Duration
Residencies can be applied for with a duration ranging from 22 days to three months.
What we offer
- A fully equipped studio apartment located 20 meters from LKV’s main building
- Access to LKV’s shared workshops for working with wood, metal, printmaking, analog photography, and a ceramic kiln
- Opportunity to rent LKV’s project spaces (50 and 90 m²)
Additional Facilities
In addition to the studio apartment and access to LKV’s facilities, artists in this program may apply for access to facilities provided by LKV AiR’s partners. External facilities must be approved by the respective partners.
- DansiT: Dance studio available for two weeks; must be cleared each evening Monday through Friday due to evening classes
- Rosendal Teater: Rehearsal space available for two weeks
- Rotvoll Artist Collective: Project space and music rehearsal room including piano and drums; possibility for concerts
Collaborators and representatives in the jury:
Norsk forfattersentrum Midt-Norge
Other collaborators:
Rotvoll Kunstnerkollektiv - project room, rehearsal room that includes piano and drums. Concerts may be arranged