Back in 2000, 275 artists opened the doors to their studios for the first Oslo Open. The aim was to showcase art outside the traditional venues – and the rest is history. This year, Oslo Open is celebrating 25 years of open studios with an award ceremony, art and music!

Expect an experience for all the senses: music from RnB artist Natnael, recently nominated for a Spellemann music award; an installation by artist Robel Temesgen; and an edible sculpture by artist Javon Bennett – everyone will get a taste.

Oslo Open’s board will announce this year’s honorary award recipient. The award is given annually to someone who has made an exceptional contribution to improving artists’ working conditions.

The programme is curated by Nesteren Hasani and ØST KUNST.

Click here for more details about the programme and performers

More than 450 professional artists open their studios 26-27 April, during Oslo Open. This is a chance to visit the artists in their work spaces. It is free and open to everyone. Plan your own route or or join a guided tour. The artists are spread all over the city, and you will find some of them if yoy go through the back entrance of Kunstnernes Hus.

ØST KUNST is an arts organiser – from Groruddalen, for Oslo. They work across art, music and dance, creating exhibitions, workshops and festivals. ØST KUNST aims to enrich Oslo’s art scene by promoting artists with a multicultural background from the eastern part of Oslo, and is founded by curator, cultural manager, and art mediator Nesteren Hasani.

Supported by: Kulturrådet, Oslo kommune, Utenriksdepartementet & Sparebankstiftelsen DNB

Photo: Jan Khür/Studio Abrakadabra