News - Oslo Open

A collage of arms and hands in the process of cutting a cream cake.

Kpa acquires work by Sarah Kazmi through new Oslo Open partnership

Kunst på arbeidsplassen (Kpa – Art in the Workplace) has entered into a three-year collaboration agreement with Oslo Open, under which it will annually acquire works from artists participating in the open studio weekend. The first acquisition has now been confirmed: Sarah Kazmi’s work Mun meetha karien / sweeten one’s mouth will become part of Kpa’s art collection. The work will be adjusted in size in consultation with Kpa and will be exhibited for the first time during Kpa’s 75th anniversary exhibition in autumn 2025.

August 18 2025

A silhouette of a performer wearing a horn shaped hat, against a cloudy sky.

Sarah Sikorie selected for residency

Artist and archaeologist Sarah Sikorie (she/they, 1991, Denmark) has been selected for the Oslo Closed artist residency at Anatomigården.

From 15 June to 15 October, she will have a workspace in one of Oslo’s oldest buildings, where she will use the space to complete the art project The Devil Can’t Sing.

June 13 2025

Oslo Closed residency program

This open call is for all professional Oslo-based artists. Our office can be your studio from 15 June-15 October!

Apply by 1 June 2025!

May 19 2025

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

A mother and two kids in a textile studio behind a loom.

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