Davvi – Senter for Scenekunst is a Northern Norway-based competence and collaboration hub for the performing arts, with a strong emphasis on helping artists develop projects rather than funding finished work. It primarily supports scenekunst creators connected to Nord-Norge through residencies, producer assistance, labs for artistic experimentation, and fast-response micro-support, with particular interest in work for children and youth and projects that can grow through collaboration and networking.
Mostly program-based, limited-access support rather than open general grants: residencies and labs with set daily stipends, free producer support for selected artists/groups, and occasional small rapid-response funding for unforeseen costs. Deadlines are published on individual calls, with some annual cycles (notably 10 February and 10 September for residencies), and several opportunities are not open to unsolicited proposals.
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Monitor Davvi’s open calls closely and apply by the published deadlines, especially the recurring 10 February and 10 September residency dates. Prioritize proposals with a clear connection to Nord-Norge, strong artistic development goals, and a realistic production plan; for some programs, expect limited slots and no unsolicited proposals. For rapid support, frame the request as an extraordinary, unforeseen need tied to project start-up or completion.
Current and upcoming funding from Davvi - Senter for Scenekunst that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For dramatists and writing artists with a clear artistic direction, ambition to develop stage drama, and connection to the north (geographic, thematic, linguistic, and/or cultural). Projects may be in Norwegian, Sami, or Kven.
Deadline: 6 June 2026
Who can apply: Open to all projects within contemporary performing arts. Applicants must explain why a residency at Davvi in Hammerfest is important for the artistic development of the project. Norwegian applicants have priority. Projects should show a need for a residency, professional partners/collaborators, and implementation capacity.
Deadline: 10 February and 10 September each year
Who can apply: Professional scenekunstprosjekter; projects at any stage; applicants should clarify why Hammerfest residency is important for the project's artistic development. Priority to applicants with connection to Nord-Norge; applicants from underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Two deadlines per year: 10 February (residencies autumn the following year incl. January) and 10 September (residencies spring the following year incl. August).
Who can apply: Limited to a restricted number of artists or groups with ties to Nord-Norge, primarily performing artists in the region and projects important to the region. Selection is based on submitted project description and Davvi's available capacity.
Deadline: 10 February each year
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