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Arts and Culture Norway

Arts and Culture Norway is the main governmental operator for the implementation of Norwegian cultural policy. Arts and Culture Norway functions as an advisory body to the central government and public sector on cultural affairs. Arts and Culture Norway is fully financed by the Ministry of Culture and Equality.

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Arts Council Norway changes name to Arts and Culture Norway

While the ten-member publicly appointed body responsible for managing the Norwegian Cultural Fund will continue to be known as the Arts Council Norway, the directorate tasked with supporting the...

Arts Council Norway

Arts Council Norway – ten members, appointed by the government – is responsible for the management of the Norwegian Cultural Fund. The final decision on the allocation of money from the Fund is made...

Government Grants for Artists

Government Grants for Artists serve to secure diverse and innovative arts activity by providing stipends for individual artists. The grants are awarded based on artistic quality and activity.

The Audio and Visual Fund – Fond for lyd og bilde

The Audio and Visual Fund administers funds to promote and disseminate recorded sound and film. The funds are distributed in the best interest of rights holders and as a compensation for the legal...

EEA grants culture

Cultural cooperation through the EEA and Norway Grants will contribute to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe, as well as strenghten the European cultural sector with particular focus on...

An Inclusive Cultural Sector in the Nordics

For three years, Arts Council Norway has led the project An Inclusive Cultural Sector in the Nordics. The project has aimed to identify challenges and find ways to create a more inclusive cultural...

Research and Development

In order to meet future challenges, and to provide a solid platform for decision-making, the Arts Council develops, funds and commissions research programs, projects and publications.