Kategori: Exhibitions

Sjoparken

“Sjøparken in Stavern is an idyllic area with a variety of activities and experiences. Visit the Nerdrum Museum to see iconic works by Odd Nerdrum. At the ‘Havfuglen’ Café, you can enjoy food and drinks under old chestnut trees at Agnes Torg. Kunst i Sjøparken (Art in Sjøparken) features 17 studios and galleries with local artists – painting, photography, ceramics, and more. People of all ages can explore and play on the Tangaroa raft, which was used during the filming of the Kon-Tiki movie in 2012. Additionally, there are plenty of activities in the area – you can try yoga, pilates, martial arts, bouldering, diving, and watersports. You’ll also find Agnes Brygghus and other local offerings. The local community in the summer town of Stavern also offers opportunities for boat trips, restaurants, shops, and many other activities.

Ulving Kunsthandel

Ulving Kunsthandel is a family-run gallery that has been in the same premises since the 1930s. Here you will find art and antiques over 600 m2 spread over 2 floors. Here you can see both classical and modern art, silver, faience, weapons, peasant antiques, maritime objects, etc.

 

Galleri ER

Once a month, the gallery changes the entire exhibition and invites three to four artists to showcase their work. They also have a selection of regular artists and lots of graphics. The gallery is divided into four different departments with Hallen, Tress, Base and White box.

Besides very exciting and varied exhibitions, you can also deliver your pictures for framing at Galleri ER. They also have the opportunity to come home to you and try out pictures on your wall before deciding which art you could want.

Galleri Ask

Galleri Ask shows a diversity of artistic expressions and materials within contemporary visual arts and handicrafts.

The gallery is run by Horten municipality with an artist-led jury. Every year exhibition places are announced for the period April – October.

At Galleri Ask you get a direct encounter with contemporary art. These are often socially relevant exhibition projects that highlight the times we live in and the challenges we face.

Gallery Ask is idyllically located in the middle of the old Town Hall quarter in Åsgårdstrand, with a short distance to both the bathing area, cafes and Munch's house.

This year's program can be found on Galleri Ask's website.

Vestfold Kunstsenter

Vestfold Art Center with various exhibitions within contemporary visual arts and handicrafts. The art center has between 6 and 10 different exhibitions during the year. You can see among other things, ceramic art, textile art, video art, performance art, drawing and installation depending on which artist or artists are shown. 

During the normal opening hours, there will always be an employee present who can provide additional information about the art. 

 

Poetry Park

The project is an idea from Louis Jacoby in 2006. Larvik business community and Larvik municipality collaborated the project in 2006, with the vision of giving residents and visitors to Larvik greater vitality through Poesipark's dissemination.

Read more about the installations and where to find them here: Poesiparken.

Art for All in the World

The project was developed in times that saw significant changes in the political landscape and Europe was facing an immense migrant crisis. The project wanted to shine light on these issues and as a consequence convey a message that all kinds of people are welcome to our city. Sandefjord has some strong players working with social entrepreneurship and Café Vintage was heavily involved in the project. The café offers training programs mainly for women and their families joined in as volunteers. Naper’n, a youth club at the city centre came along too as volunteers. It all played out very nicely as people from all over the world be it artists or refugees together painted ten murals in a two week period in July 2017. The project kicked off on July 3rd with the Norwegian prime minister, Erna Solberg, opening the event. It all become a massive joint collaboration between businesses and volunteers and the following deserves a big thank you!   

Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, Tenkt Stort, Tenk Sandefjord, Torp Lufthavn Sandefjord, Ramirent, Jotun, Scandic Park Sandefjord, Sandefjord Brann og Redning, Gleditsch fargehandel  

You can find the murals at the following locations:  

“Peace between nations” by Eduardo Kobra, Brazil – Parking lot behind Peter Grøns gate 2B 

“Trekkfugl” by Aleksei Bordusov (AEC), Ukraine – Parking lot behind Peter Grøns gate 2B 

“Nature for everyone” by Bart Smates Smeets, Belgium – Parking lot behind Peter Grøns gate 2B 

“Stay with me” by Artez Street Art, Serbia – Parking lot behind Peter Grøns gate 2B 

“We are all refugees” by Matias Sabotajealmontaje, Tenerife – Restaurant Smak, Thor Dahlsgt. 9 

“Våre refleksjoner” by Eric Okdeh, US – Parking lot at Storgata 7  

“Vårt Sandefjord” by Eric Okdeh, US Storgata 6  

“Birds don’t have borders” by Peacetu, Brazil/Norway, – By Café Vintage, between Kongensgate 1 and 3  

“The fruits of love” by Luis Lopez Alberto, Peru/Chile – Chr. Hvidts Plass 1 

“Never give up” by Artez Street Art, Serbia – At Coop Prix,  Kongensgt. 1B  

“There is more that what you see” by Victor Ash, France/Denmark – Stockfeldsgate 6-8 

Art for All in the World was founded by Sharon and Peter Claesson. Art for All is a non-profit organisation working with communities across the globe to harness the power of art as a force for positive change.  In 1995, Peter and Sharon's passion for their work led them to Quito, Ecuador for an education and awareness project for 6,000 street children living in the city. They led adventure tours to national parks outside the city. One day during the project, Peter and Sharon learned that there were children living in the prisons of Quito. They decided to visit the prisons and asked permission for these children to join their adventure trips as well. The prisons agreed, and after witnessing the joy of the children during the trips, Peter and Sharon recognized the need to create a more positive environment for these kids, one that would instill a sense of possibility and hope.  

The project then evolved further with the creation of a series of murals on the prison walls and throughout Quito in areas in need of regeneration. This proved to be a transformative experience, not only for Sharon and Peter, but also for those involved with the project. Many of the prisoners went on to exhibit and sell work and secure jobs following their release. This defining moment in Quito was the launch pad for Sharon and Peter who realized the need for public art and the joy that comes from creating with a community. They have gone on to run projects across the globe under the banner of Art for All ever since. Their largest project to date is a project where they did 70 murals in 70 countries simultaneously. The project in Sandefjord is the first in Northern Europe. 

An amazing artist Victor Ash from the Art for All family was unfortunately not able to come in 2017. However, in June 2018 he came and painted a mural where he interpreted the challenges we are facing with climate change. You can find the mural at Stockfeldsgate 6-8. In August 2018 a local artist Linn Horntvedt will do a piece in Stockfeldsgate too.  

Preus Museum

With its extensive collection of both national and international matters, the museum covers all aspects of the history of photography. The museum has two galleries with temporary exhibitions; a basis exhibition and a specialist library of international standard. A national centre for the preservation of photographs, which offers expertise in the treatment and preservation of photographic material.

Preus Museum is located in the idyllic Cultural Park, Karljohansvern in Horten. The museum building, which was previously a grain store for the Royal Norwegian Navy, dates back to the 1860s and was adapted for museum purposes in 2001 by architect Sverre Fehn. 

It is possible to buy a cup of coffee or the from the reception.