
International Support 2026: Round A Recipients
Following the first round of applications this year, the recipients of OCA’s International Support 2026 funding cycle (Round A) have now been announced.
OCA – Expanding opportunities internationally

Following the first round of applications this year, the recipients of OCA’s International Support 2026 funding cycle (Round A) have now been announced.

OCA – Office for Contemporary Art Norway invites Norwegian and Norway-based artists, curators, critics and theorists to apply for supported participation at SOMA Summer 2026, from 20 July to 14 August in Mexico City. This opportunity is for one participant.

We are pleased to announce the new OCA jury members: Milenna Høgsberg (curator), Miriam Wistreich (Director of UKS), og Dušan Barok(artist) and Robel Temesegen (artist). Deputies: Zippora Elders (artist), Noor Bhangu (curator) and Øystein Aasan (artist).

Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will transform the Pavilion into a mythical landscape that evokes cycles of decay, renewal and transformation

International Visitors Programme for Institutions is a new pilot scheme proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

We are excited to announce that International Support and upcoming International Residencies join ISGIES on eApply!


ISCP’s strong international environment makes it an ideal place to build a wide, global network

OCA – Office for Contemporary Art Norway and Kunstnernes Hus are pleased to announce that OCA will be relocating to Kunstnernes Hus. OCA has signed a long-term lease, and the organisations will co-locate in the autumn of 2026.

We are pleased to announce the artists selected for the 2026 OCA - Office for Contemporary Art Norway nominated residencies at Artica Svalbard.



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