Kunsthall Stavanger is a leading space for contemporary art, committed to fostering bold artistic experimentation, critical discourse, and meaningful encounters. Since its founding in 2013, the kunsthall has emerged as a vital site for contemporary artistic production and mediation. Our trailblazing programme includes both Norwegian and international artists, and encompasses exhibitions, artwork commissions, public programmes, and initiatives for children and youth. With a program that embraces diverse voices and urgent cultural debates, the Kunsthall operates as a crucial platform for critical artistic and curatorial inquiry.
Firmly rooted in our local context and in active dialogue with global conversations, Kunsthall Stavanger’s commitment to artist-centered programming ensures that we remain a responsive, forward-thinking institution. We support artists at pivotal moments in their careers while fostering meaningful connections between art and society.
Guided by curiosity and criticality, we cultivate a welcoming space where contemporary art serves as a catalyst for transformation. Our combination of playfulness and intellectual rigor invites audiences not merely to observe but to engage—leaving our space with fresh perspectives and a renewed sense of inspiration.
Partnerships
MoMA PS1, New York
New Museum and Rhizome, New York
Performa, New York
Goldsmiths CCA, London
Goldsmiths Alchemy, London
Action Space, London
Tate St. Ives, Cornwall
Spike Island, Bristol
Bluecoat, Liverpool
Kunsthalle FriArt, Fribourg, Switzerland
Kunsthall Oslo, Oslo
Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo
MUNCH, Oslo
Supporters
Kultur- og likestillingsdepartementet
Stavanger kommune
Kulturdirektoratet
Fritt Ord
Bergesenstiftelsen
Norske Kunstforeninger
Den Kulturelle Skolesekken
Sparebankstiftelsen SR-bank
Sparebanken Vest
Stiftelsen Sophies Minde
Inge Steenslands Stiftelse
Klosters Legat
Kulturrom
Rogaland fylkeskommune
OCA: Office for Contemporary Art Norway
Nordisk Kulturkontakt
Nordisk Kulturfond
Globus
FINNO: Finsk-Norsk Kulturinstitutt
FRAME: Contemporary Art Finland
Pro Helvetica: Swiss Arts Council
Culture Ireland
Det Norske Generalkonsulatet i New York
Den Norske Ambassade Berlin
Den Tyske Ambassade Oslo
Den Finske Ambassade Oslo
Den Østerrikske Ambassade Oslo
Deutsche Bank
Annual Reports
2024, PDF (Norwegian)
2023, PDF (Norwegian)
2022, PDF (Norwegian)
2021, PDF (Norwegian)
2020, PDF (Norwegian)
2019, PDF (Norwegian)
2018, PDF (Norwegian)