The Application for a residency stay in 2026 is now open until 31/08/25
At KHMessen artists have a private studio and sleeping room.
Monthly Open Studio event
Graphic printing workshop
Minimum stay 1 month, maximum stay 3 months.
Artists with children are also welcome.
There is a fee of 1000 NOK per month per person ( children are free)
Kunstnarhuset Messen (Arthouse Messen) is an art centre in the heart of the Hardangerfjord in Norway. The purpose of the residency is to provide emerging and established artists, musicians, writers and progressive thinkers a port for free expression and a place to meet with other creative people in a small collaborative community.
