The Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) provides financial support for international art projects including Norwegian artists and/or cultural producers. Apply for the grant before May 15!
3/26/2008 :: The Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) is a foundation that promotes professional cooperation between the Norwegian and the international art scene. OCA was founded by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2002, and one of its main purposes is to contribute to increased contact and cooperation between the arts community in Norway and abroad.
Through the program “International support,” OCA provides financial support for international projects including Norwegian artists and/or cultural producers, and international artists with permanent residence in Norway. Among other things, OCA administrates exchange programs for artists and curators in New York.
In 2008/2009, OCA offers two studio grants — one for a Norwegian artist and one for a Norwegian curator at the International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York City. OCA supports the cost of the apartment for the artist. The artist will receive a grant of NOK 75.000 from OCA, and duration for the artist residency is six months from September 2008 onwards. The curator will receive a grant of NOK 70 000, and must meet all other travel and living expenses including the rent for accommodation. Duration of the curatorial residency is three months from September 2008 onwards.
The closing dates for applications this year is February 15, May 15, September 15 and November 15. See OCA's website for further information.