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Ungkunst Scholarship 2026

Every year, Festspillene i Nord-Norge searches for young artists with exciting ideas that they dream of realising. We award two scholarships of up to NOK 170,000 each. The project may contain all genres and art forms, and we are looking for new ideas and angles - usually experimental, genre-crossing and with an international section.The project may contain all genres and art forms, and we are looking for new ideas and angles - usually experimental, genre-crossing and with an international section.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS:

  • The applicant must be under 30 years of age. If there are several applicants together, the majority of applicants must be under 30 years of age.
  • The project must be connected to Northern Norway and applicants who live and work in the region will be given priority. The project must have its premiere during Festspillene i Nord-Norge the following year (2026).
  • The scholarship must cover all costs for development and winding down of the production; pre-production, fees and other expenses such as venue rental, technical production, backline, travel, transport, accommodation, diet, insurance etc. It is encouraged to apply for additional financial support for the project, but it is not a requirement. 
  • It is expected that the Ungkunstner is fully responsible for the project and all its organizatory factors, which entails finding a suitable venue in collaboration with Festspillene, book travel/stay and ensuring catering for all involved. The emerging artist is responsible for having a direct dialogue with the venue, technical supplier and other actors.
  • Report and accounts are sent by September 1st of the same year, following an evaluation of the project with Festspillene.

Festspillene i Nord-Norge offers:

  • Mentoring for up to 10 hours covered by Festspillene, with a relevant and experienced artist. The Emerging Artists may ask for a specific mentor, or the festival can recommend a relevant one.
  • Advice and close dialogue with Festspillene´s producer both in terms of practical matters in process and liquidation, but also, for example, in negotiation of prices from suppliers and artistic issues if necessary. 
  • A large staff belonging to various departments, who can assist with questions about travel/logistics, marketing and technical aspects if needed. 
  • All participants in the project are offered access to the festival restaurant during the stay for the premiere in Harstad (lunch and dinner). 
  • An opportunity to present your own project at one of the largest cultural festivals in the Nordic region!

The deadline for 2026 applications is January 13, 2025.

Application form

For more information, call 77 04 12 30 or send an e-mail to post@festspillnn.no