NORDphotography

This September, Saga—our creative haven and workshop center located in the picturesque region of Inderøy, Norway—hosts The Artist Week, an NEW event dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and growth.

 

From September 15th to 21st, we will invite 5 experienced artists, including NORDphotography instructors and former participants, to focus on their projects while enjoying the tranquility and inspiration of Saga’s surroundings.

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Facilities and Opportunities
Participants will have full access to Saga’s facilities, including:

• A daylight studio with seamless white backdrop.

• A darkroom for analog and experimental photography.

• High-quality printer (A2) and bookmaking tools.

• A classroom with projector and whiteboard for optional presentations and feedback.

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Saga also provides support in arranging models, scouting inspiring local settings, and connecting with the Inderøy community to enhance artistic projects.

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Daily Amenities
We create a nurturing environment with daily breakfast, light lunch, and dinner. To balance work and relaxation, participants can unwind in our sauna, available every day.

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Focus, Connection, and Inspiration
The Artist Week offers space for experienced artists to work, reflect, and exchange ideas with like-minded peers. Presentations or feedback sessions are optional, allowing each participant to tailor the experience to their needs.

 

Participation Details

This event is primarily by invitation from us - or one of our Instructors, but we will also welcome experienced artists who can provide a portfolio or proof of work. This program is not suitable for beginners. If you’re interested in being considered, feel free to email us. We’d love to hear from you!

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A Unique Creative Experience
The Artist Week at Saga is more than a creative retreat—it’s a chance to step away from daily life and immerse yourself in a landscape of breathtaking beauty, surrounded by supportive peers who share your dedication to the arts. Whether seeking inspiration in nature, refining technical skills, or exchanging ideas with fellow artists, participants leave this week with not only new work but also lasting memories and connections.

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Join us this September to create, relax, and grow as an artist in the inspiring atmosphere of Saga.

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ARTIST WEEK TUITION:
NOK 15.000,- (deposit NOK 5.000,-). 

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The tuition includes: 
Access to darkroom, studio, gallery, and available equipment
Single accommodation at SAGA Hotel for 6 nights
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay
Sauna session every day

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The Artist will have to cover the cost of materials they use to create art. So if you want to print work, or create hand made books, or work in the darkroom you are welcome to bring your own materials, or purchase from SAGA's stock. 

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Shortly after acceptance you will receive an invoice via e-mail for the deposit (to be paid within two weeks). You will also receive an invoice for the rest of the tuition at the same time as the deposit. This invoice is to be paid no later than one month before The Artist Week. All fees are to be paid in Norwegian Kroner.

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PAYMENT:
Norwegian participant: we will send an invoice to your e-mail. 

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International students: You have 3 option of payment - please list your preferred payment method when registering for a class:
 
CREDIT CARD: you can make a payment directly from our website. There is a transaction fee (3 to 4 %) charged by Stripe that will be added to the tuition. 
 
PAY PAL: For PayPal payments there is a handling fee of 6 % of the amount that will be added to the invoice.
 
INTERNATIONAL BANK TRANSFER: For bank transfer there is a transaction fee. Check with your bank for the amount, and make sure the transaction fee is not deducted from the payment for the class. 

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NB: Await payment until you have received a confirmation of your seat and an invoice from NORD-photography.

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ACCOMMODATION:

The Artis Week takes place at our creative center SAGA in Norway.
Saga is a creative retreat center, with large spacious rooms, a homely atmosphere, an outdoor sauna, swimming dock and beautiful nature right outside the door. The stress of day to day life is left behind when you enter our center, so you can focus all your energy on expanding your creative talent and adopting new skills.

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We offers single accommodation for the participants of The Artist Week. 

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MEALS:
Saga is known for it's fresh homemade food. We will start each day with a healthy breakfast. You are free to pack a light lunch or join us mid-day for our lunch service. We will serve dinner at around 19:00 and encourage our visiting Artist to join each evening as a way to connect with your fellow artists and share experiences and work.  

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GETTING TO SAGA:

By Plane: 

The closest airport to SAGA is Trondheim International Airport. From the airport, take the northbound train (towards Steinkjer), which stops at the airport terminal about every two hours. You will disembark the train at Røra Station (about 1 hour and 10 minutes) where NORDphotography’s van will be to greet you and transport you to SAGA. Estimated travel time to SAGA from (Time include direct flight to Trondheim Airport + train to SAGA): Oslo: 2 hours / Bodø: 2 hours / Copenhagen: 3 hours / Stockholm: 3 hours / New York: 12 hours (NYC+Oslo+Trondheim)

 

By Train: 

You disembark the train at Røra Station and NORDphotography’s van will be to greet you and take you to SAGA. Estimated travel time to Røra by train from: Oslo: 9 hours / Trondheim: 2 hours / Bodø: 9.5 hours / Storlien (Sweden): 3.5 hours. For the local train schedule see: www.nsb.no/rutetabell

 

By Car: 

Follow E6 to Røra, then RV 755 to Straumen.

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Travel expenses are each participant's own responsibility.​​​​