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How do I get a studio at RKK?

RKK operates with a waiting list. When a studio becomes available, the person at the top of the list is contacted and offered a private viewing—provided they meet the criteria described in the attachment and that the price/size is suitable.

The application and viewing process requires significant administrative work, and we have limited administrative resources. We therefore ask applicants to read the attachment carefully and ensure they qualify before joining the waiting list or accepting a viewing. Please also read the section on what it means to be a “professional artist.”

What does it mean to be a “professional artist”?

The criteria follow the requirements of the funding scheme that makes RKK’s operations possible. Studios are allocated to artists who are active in their field, which usually includes:

relevant higher education in the arts
primary professional activity within creative/performing arts

Detailed requirements are described in the attachment.

I meet the requirements and would like to join the waiting list. What do I do?

If you meet the requirements to become a tenant, you can send an email to rotvollkunst@gmail.com to apply for a place on the waiting list.

Do you have an open call?

Yes, but only if a studio does not suit anyone on the waiting list. In such cases, it will be announced on our Facebook page.

I’ve been on the waiting list for a long time without getting a studio—do you have any advice?

Our best advice is to get in touch with some of the artists currently working in the building—perhaps by attending one of our events or contacting someone you already know. Artists come and go, and some are away for longer periods. Opportunities may arise to share a studio with someone already based at RKK. See the Artists page to find out who currently works here. You might discover your next collaborator.

How much does a studio cost?

Studio rent ranges from approximately NOK 2,900 to NOK 5,500 per month for studios of about 10–30 m² (gross). (We also have one studio of approximately 40 m² for NOK 7,500 per month.)

The rent includes free access to all shared workshops and ensemble rooms, as well as shared expenses such as electricity, heating, building operations, janitorial services, and internet.

Prices are exclusive of VAT. Artists who are not VAT-registered pay the price excluding VAT. The final price is specified when a specific studio is offered. In case of studio sharing, the rent is divided between the tenants involved.

What facilities are available at RKK?

RKK consists of 44 studios and several shared workspaces available to all artists in the building:

Two soundproof ensemble rooms (one with an acoustic piano; both equipped with backline and PA system)
Media lab: photography, video, scanning, audio editing
Chapel room: rehearsals, concerts, workshops, gatherings
Project/gallery space for visual art
Shared visual project room (38 m², with printing press)
Shared kitchen and lunch/social area

Facilities

Can I rent a space for rehearsals, events, or production?

Yes. We rent out Performative Room C236, a bright and newly renovated space of 132 m² with high ceilings and access to toilets and a social area.

See prices and more information via the link

Rental

Contact: rotvollkunst.booking@gmail.com

What is Kunstfest Rotvoll?

Kunstfest is RKK’s own one-day festival, created by and for the artists in the collective. The festival showcases the artistic activity within the collective. Some years, we also open for an external open call.

Visit the Kunstfest page to see the program for this year’s festival.