For centuries, Setesdal and Rogaland were connected through travel and trade across the moors. Livestock, goods, and stories crossed the mountains, creating strong ties between the regions. In the 20th century, this connection took on a new dimension when Landeskogen became a tuberculosis sanatorium for Agder and Rogaland, later a psychiatric hospital under Nærlandsheimen in Jæren. Now the doors are opening once again – this time for art and culture.

The exhibition Over heia / Over the Moors – Landeskogen pREopening is open to all techniques within the visual arts – including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, video, and cross-media projects.

We welcome works that address themes such as:

• Movement, travel, and trade routes

• Landscape and nature

• History, heritage, and belonging

• Connections between regions and generations

Application criteria:

• Applicants must have a connection to Agder or Rogaland.

• You may apply with up to 5 works.

• All works must be documented with image, title, year, technique, and size.

• If applying with a project proposal, the application must include documentation of previous works.

• The entire application (including CV, statement of connection to Agder/Rogaland, work documentation, and (if applicable) project description) must be compiled into a single PDF of max. 10 MB, named “OverHeia” + first name + last name.

• For video works, a link to a website/download must be included in the application. (Do not send video files by email.)

• Applications may be submitted individually or as an artist group. Artist groups must submit a joint application.

Deadline: 31.12.2025
Send applications to: overheia@landeskogen.com

Join us in giving new life to the historic ties between Rogaland and Agder – across the moors, in art!