26—27 April

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Three women smile and pose outdoors in front of a yellow building. The woman on the left has light, shoulder-length hair and is wearing a light patterned jacket over a black sweater and a long, dark skirt. The woman in the middle has dark, shoulder-length hair and is wearing a brown tunic with embroidery over a striped sweater. The woman on the right has dark, curly hair and is holding a large bouquet of light-colored roses wrapped in plastic. She is wearing a gray sweater and dark pants. Behind them is a yellow building with several windows and black awnings with string lights underneath. The ground is covered with light-colored paving stones.

Sarah Kazmi Becomes Oslo Open's New Chair

Kazmi takes over as chair after Katinka Maraz, who has served as chair since 2023.

May 8 2025
A man with short, messy hair, is standing between two visitors, and pointing to black and white photographies on the wall.

New collaboration with Kpa art collection

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.

April 28 2025
A medium shot shows a group of six people gathered around a table covered with papers and models. The focus is on a woman with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue patterned top, who is gesturing with both hands as she speaks and smiles. She is seated behind the table, slightly to the left of the center. To her right, a young man with red hair is also seated at the table, looking towards the woman with a neutral expression. He is wearing a dark blue zip-up hoodie over a white t-shirt and has a tablet resting on the table in front of him. A blue paper cup with a white lid sits near his hands. Behind the woman in the blue top, another woman with blue hair and a black shirt stands, looking towards the right side of the frame. Further back, two more women are partially visible, standing and looking towards the table. To the left of the woman in the blue top, a woman with dark hair and a patterned shirt is visible from the shoulders up, looking towards the speaker. A black backpack rests on a chair to the left of the frame. The table is covered with a dark cloth and holds various papers with drawings and diagrams, as well as small architectural models made of light-colored materials. The background shows a brightly lit room with white walls, pillars, and a glimpse of a window on the far left. The overall atmosphere suggests a workshop or presentation setting.

ROM receives Honorary Award

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.

April 25 2025
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Art Day Romsås

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.

April 4 2025
A staircase leading to a studio. In the window, a sign reading: Oslo Open.

Seminar: Oslo – a more accessible city for artists

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.

March 18 2025
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Oslo Open maps accessibility in artists' studios

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.

February 14 2025
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Jan Dydland is our new communications advisor

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.

January 21 2025
The artist seated at his desk.

Refuge for homeless artists

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!

April 9 2024