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Artists in Residence

As part of Millennium 2027 – European Year of the Normans, the Fossekleiva Art Centre, located in Berger, Norway, is hosting an international research and creative residency for two artists from Normandy, in partnership with RN13bis, the regional network bringing together artists, curators, and contemporary art organisations across Normandy.

The residency takes place at the Fossekleiva Cultural Centre, situated in what was historically one of Norway’s most important textile manufacturing districts.

Over a five-week period, the artists will have the opportunity to develop a creative project in dialogue with Berger’s remarkable textile heritage. Their research may draw on the archives of the former Fossekleiva textile mill, preserved at the Berger Museum, which contains more than 3,000 textile patterns and design drawings, as well as on the region’s natural landscapes and industrial history.

Beyond the creative process itself, the residency serves as a valuable platform for international professional development. Participating artists will engage with key figures from Norway’s artistic and textile sectors, including Soft Gallery in Oslo, exhibition curators, the Air Green Residency Programme, and the Norwegian Textile Artists Association (NTK).

As the culmination of the project, works developed during the residency will be presented in a textile art exhibition scheduled for summer 2027 at the Berger Museum.

Practical Information

General public

Free admission

Cooperation France / Norway 

Partners: Berger Museum, Soft Gallery (Oslo), Air Green Residency Programme, Norwegian Textile Artists Association (NTK), RN13bis Normandy.