Gallery Archives

Drøbak Art Assosiation of professional artist

Drøbak Art Assosiation of professional artist brings together members who produce film, literature, music, performing arts and visual arts. Feel free to visit the gallery in Niels Carlsensgate 2. The gallery shares premises with Creative Galleri and Rammeverksted, which is a frame maker with a professional certificate, Ann Irene Hoel owns and runs it.

See drobakkunstnerforum.no for an overview of current events and exhibitions.

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Galleri Vera

Gallery Vera

The yellow wooden house in the apple orchard in Elleveien, just before Torkilstranda, presents a wide selection of quality art.

Galleri Vera collaborates with a wide range of artists, both artists who practice paintings, graphics, pastels, watercolours, sculptures, textiles and glass art.

All art in the gallery, which is the house of Vera herself, can be purchased.

In addition, there are regular cultural events here with house concerts and other events in the summer. There is also an outdoor studio for sculptors and Vera also houses artists.

The opening hours may vary, but normally between 13.00 – 17.00 from Thursday to Sunday.

Get in touch to make an appointment or a tour: +47 90088246.

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Østfold Art Centre / Gallery ØKS

Visit Østfold Art Center with its art exhibitions, art shop and cafe with delicious food. On the terrace, they have one of the city's best views of the Old Town, the park and the river.

Østfold Art Center (ØKS) is a competence center where the focus is on the display and dissemination of contemporary art. The business includes gallery management, art projects, advice and guidance regarding art in public spaces, educational communication for children and young people, tours, arrangements for artists, artist presentations, seminars, workshops and sale of art. Our exhibition profile aims to show a diversity of artistic expressions within contemporary visual arts and handicrafts. ØKS works for the entire county.

The Art Center has approx. 135 professional artists affiliated. ØKS is based in an old stately 19th-century building centrally located in Fredrikstad. The center houses reception, three gallery rooms, art shop, communication room, two artist studios and administration.

Open 12-17 Wednesday-Sunday

Strømfoss Gallery

Galleri Strømsfoss can be found along the beautiful Haldenkanalen and in the middle of Strømsfoss.

Here Elisabeth Due and Robby Gundersen are hosts and gallerists. They put a lot of work into getting interesting art for the exhibitions at this wonderful place in the heart of Aremark.

In the summer there are various exhibitions in Strømsfoss mill.

Follow what's happening on their Facebook page.

Bastion 5

Welcome to the oldest part of Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad’s Old Town – one of the best preserved fortress towns in Northern Europe. At Bastion 5 – the southern tip of the fortress – you will find Café Magenta and the workshops and galleries of 9 artists. Visitors come to this culture corner to enjoy à la carte eating, art, history and music. Guests are free to visit the art workshops and see potters, painters, goldsmiths and glassblowers at work.

Café Magenta, known for its rustic interior and ancient location, has live music twice a week and a new exhibition every month. Choose hot and cold dishes from the large menu.

Gallery Drøbak Artist Collective

Gallery Drøbak Artist Collective consists of nine local artists from Drøbak and the surrounding area. They create their works here and exhibit them in the gallery. The gallery features nearly 80 artworks by the artists, in addition to jewelry by silversmith Line Westgaard and glass art by Berit Sviland. It also offers a selection of unframed artworks and prints, as well as art cards.

They also carry supplies for both new and professional artists, including paint, canvases, brushes, and drawing materials.

The gallery is open every day except Monday, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. If any of the artists are working outside of these hours, feel free to drop by if the door is open.

Holmsbu Church

During the summer months, there is both an open church and many cultural events in the artists' church itself and in the cultural chapel in the cemetery. The chapel also has exhibitions that show more of the artists in the Holmsbu colony than you can see in the Holmsbu Art Museum and in the church. Tours for larger and smaller groups are available all year round.

There was a time gap in Holmsbu when artists began to occupy the place from 1911. The small community supported itself mostly from fishing and seafaring, and lived in simple conditions. Rich people from Drammen and Oslo had discovered Holmsbu, but kept to themselves, and often stayed at the seaside hotel. Now the artists flocked, eventually under the leadership of Henrik Sørensen. In the summers, up to 50 artists could be found with brushes and palettes on the rocky cliffs and in the forest. One would think that the cultural collision was complete, but instead there was a warm meeting between the leading artistic and cultural figures of the time.

The church in Holmsbu was the pride of the local people. It was built in 1887 on the initiative of the women's association, which raised money and persuaded forest owners in the area to donate timber for the building. When the men were home from the sea, they had to volunteer. In 1954, the church needed to be renovated, and Henrik Sørensen took the initiative to have artists decorate the church as a thank you to the local people for the welcome they had received. The municipality did not have the money to support the project, so Sørensen traveled to Oslo and collected a leftover stock of plates that had been used for the decorations in Oslo City Hall, for which he had been responsible. The nearly 20 artists who participated were a true mix of Christians, atheists, Catholics and Protestants. Most of them had no experience with sacred art. Sørensen was content to decide on an overall color scheme: the red color of love on the walls of the nave, and green as a symbol of hope in the choir section. Otherwise, the artists were given free rein.

At first glance, the result is a confusing mix of completely different motifs and styles. But those who look closer see that there is still a common thread in the decoration. It is about doubt and faith, and about what happens when the biblical story is allowed to unfold in Holmsbu.

Guided tours of the church is offered all year. For a guided tour contact Linda LM895@kirken.no / 95047416

Outdoor art in Bærum

The sculpture parks in Bærum can be found at Henie Onstad, Sjøholmen, Bærums Verk and Fornebu

A stroll here is like a walk in an open cultural landscape, Several renowned artists such as Monet was inspired by the beautiful surroundings and the light. We have 4 beautiful sculpture parks that are available around the clock for a cultural experience.

The sculpture park at Bærums Verk

In the beautiful outdoor area you will find the sculpture park. Among idyllic historic buildings along the river, you can freely view the 29 sculptures, designed by the country's foremost sculptors such as Aase Texmon Rygh – Møbius lying, Nico Widerberg – Two people and Skule Waksvik – Hanne is sunbathing.

Here you will find the best of renowned Norwegian sculptors from our time. It is over 400 years since Bærums Verk was established, and today the place is a great vibrant shopping center with unique shops and restaurants. Centuries of cultural history are linked to the products from the ironworks – countless kilns and cast iron products are brilliant examples of "sculptures" created at Bærums Verk.

The sculpture park at Høvikodden – Henie Onstad Kunstsenter

Nature provides a very special setting for experiencing art. At Høvikodden you will find 30 sculptures by Norwegian and internationally renowned artists on 140 acres of land. Welcome into the forest, out into the water and around the lawn. Here you will find a varied expression of sculptures from classic figures to abstract and avant-garde works of art that will rise your curiosity and inspire visitors. Several works also function as a bench. Most famous are Soluret by Arnold Haukeland, Filipstadbananen by Trygve Fredriksen and Tankesirkel by Per Inge Bjørlo.

The area is beautifully located within walking distance of Sandvika with the coastal path and beautiful hiking areas around the art center.

Jason Tyler underwater sculpture park by Sjøholmen

Just beyond Henie Onstad we find Sjøholmen art and culture house. In the autumn of 2017, twelve sculptures were sunk into the Oslo Fjord as part of Jason Tyler's underwater sculpture project with casting of children, which are attached to the seabed to create a microclimate to improve the water quality in the sea.

Two of the sculptures can be seen on the bathing jetty while the rest are only experienced on the large posters in the park. The sculptures are meant to give life back to the sea and are today covered by algees and sea grass as ment to be.

Fornebu sculptures and installations

At Fornebu, the business community has invested millions in world-class outdoor art installations; on the commercial buildings of Telenor and Equinor, in the beach zone and the sculpture park "Imprints" by Magne Furuholmen consisting of giant ceramic sculptures and vases. These can be found in the courtyard at Aker's head office.

Norway's old main airport has become an art destination. Here is a great variety between beautiful figurative sculptures, via abstract works to digital installations attached to the buildings – meant to rise curiosity, set the mind in motion and excite visitors.

Use the Sunday excursion for a short art tour. Explore the area as a bicycle safari or on foot and discover selected works of art at Fornebu in combination with other experiences in the vicinity such as bathing and restaurants.

Enjoy

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Sjøholmen Art Gallery

Galleri Sjøholmen is an integral part of Sjøholmen Kulturhus – a 1800 m2 large experience center with activities for the whole family. After an inspiring tour of the gallery, you can enjoy a break in our cozy café. Here we serve tasty dishes and pastries made with care and good ingredients – perfect for both lunch and a quiet coffee break.

With its idyllic location by the sea in Sandvika, surrounded by an art park and great hiking opportunities, Galleri Sjøholmen is a popular destination for art lovers, families with children and hikers.

Only 15 minutes from Oslo on the E18, between Høvik and Sandvika
Changing exhibitions and regular openings
Café with a tempting menu – everything made with love and quality
Art park and nature experiences right outside the door
Galleri Sjøholmen – a cultural experience for all senses!

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