Apply to be part of our artist in residence programme 2026
Foto: Arnt Storø og Maria Konstanse Bruun
Application Requirements
- CV and artist BIO
- A detailed proposal including: a description of the proposed land art work, visual materials illustrating the
concept, planned materials and techniques - A statement of intent explaining your interest in the residency
- Proposed dates and length of stay up to one moth during the given dates 15.8 - 20.09.2026
Send the application to: [email protected]
Selection process
All applications will be evaluated based on artistic quality, feasibility, and meaningful engagement with the island's environment. Incomplete applications, or those without clear visual documentation will not be considered.
About Hestøya
Hestøya Island offers an unique diversity of vegetation, a fusion of coastal and inland climates, a multitude of tree species, shoreline areas, varied terrain with rocks and diverse rock types, natural harbor basins, new and old forests as well as remains of former agricultural land. This ecological diversity makes the island ideal for creating land art. You can find maps, photos and more information about Hestøya island here.
The entire island at your disposal
Artworks can be created anywhere on the island, including its coastal and maritime areas. The works created are expected to have no adverse impact on the island's ecological habitat. They should be an integral part of the island's natural environment, evolving over time.
What does the residency include?
The residence period for each artist spans up to one month. The program encompasses the cover of local accommodation, food and transport locally during the stay. Each artist will receive a monetary compensation of 1000 Euros for their contribution to the project upon the completion of their work.
Contract
Participating artists will formalise their commitment by signing a contract that outlines the terms of their involvement in the project. This contract includes an agreement to leave their completed artworks on the island, where they will become a permanent part of the exhibition and the museum.
How to get to Lund
Flight
The nearest local airport is Namsos town Airport. Widerøe airline has regular flights to Namsos Airport.
The nearest international airport is Trondheim Airport Værnes.
Train - Bus
The closest train stations are located in nearby towns Steinkjer and Grong. From there, you can take a bus to Namsos and then proceed with a bus from Namsos to Lund. Participating artists will be picked up in Namsos town by a project coordinator and driven to the place of residence at Lund.
By car
The village of Lund is situated in the municipality of Namsos in Namdalen, Mid- Norway. It is approximately 50 minutes by car from the town of Namsos to Lund. It is about 4-5 hours drive from the nearest international airport Trondheim Airport Værnes.
Lund
For more insights into the Lund community, you can explore the Lundinger website (only in Norwegian), created by local history enthusiast Harald Grøtting: http://lundinger.no/om-lund.html You can find more information about Hestøya island here.
Flight
The nearest local airport is Namsos town Airport. Widerøe airline has regular flights to Namsos Airport.
The nearest international airport is Trondheim Airport Værnes.
Train - Bus
The closest train stations are located in nearby towns Steinkjer and Grong. From there, you can take a bus to Namsos and then proceed with a bus from Namsos to Lund. Participating artists will be picked up in Namsos town by a project coordinator and driven to the place of residence at Lund.
By car
The village of Lund is situated in the municipality of Namsos in Namdalen, Mid- Norway. It is approximately 50 minutes by car from the town of Namsos to Lund. It is about 4-5 hours drive from the nearest international airport Trondheim Airport Værnes.
Lund
For more insights into the Lund community, you can explore the Lundinger website (only in Norwegian), created by local history enthusiast Harald Grøtting: http://lundinger.no/om-lund.html You can find more information about Hestøya island here.
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