Over the next three years, Kunst på arbeidsplassen (Kpa – Art in the Workplace) will purchase works from artists participating in Oslo Open. The first acquisition will be exhibited at Kpa’s anniversary exhibition this autumn.
Oslo Open’s honorary award goes to Gjertrud Steinsvåg and ROM for art and architecture for their strategic and long-term work with accessibility and inclusion. The board presented the award during Oslo Open’s anniversary celebration at Kunstnernes Hus on April 25, 2025.
Welcome to the big day of art and culture! Visit artists in their studios, take part in workshops, a children’s disco, and get stylish at the clothes swap day. We have art activities for both children and adults.
Thursday 24 April, 10:00–12:00
Kulturhuset, Oslo.
We invite you to a report launch and panel discussion on how Oslo can become a better city for artists and audiences with disabilities.
Oslo Open has launched a project to assess the accessibility of artists’ studios in Oslo. Working with Fafo, FFO, UngFunk, BO, and UKS, the project aims to understand current conditions and recommend improvements to make workspaces more accessible for artists and audiences with disabilities.
Oslo Open has hired Jan Sarzuelo Dydland as its new communications advisor. Dydland, who has a solid background as a journalist and communications advisor at NRK, will be responsible for strengthening and developing Oslo Open’s presence on social media.
Sunday 28 April from 12.00–17.00 you can meet six artists who are currently without a studio space. The artists have their temporary work space in the gallery BO, Rådhusgata 19, and outside in the square.
The panel discussion about the studio situation is unfortunately cancelled, but the free pizza lunch is still on!
Thursday 25 April from 19–22
Kunstnernes Hus, Wergelandsveien 17
Welcome to this year’s opening party with performers B16 and Mariama Ndure, and the announcement of this year’s honorary award recipient.