Artica Svalbard’s Annual Report 2025 Now Available
Artica Svalbard is pleased to announce that our Annual Report for 2025 is now available to read online in both Norwegian and English.
2025 marked a year of significant growth, expanded activity, and deepened engagement across our programme. We presented our most extensive public programme to date, with a shift towards more frequent, participatory events shaped by community feedback. Alongside this, we continued to develop our residency programme, welcoming a wide range of artists, writers, and researchers, while strengthening our commitment to sustainability, long-term stays, and meaningful local connection.
Throughout the year, our work created space for dialogue around the social, environmental, and geopolitical realities of the Arctic—both in Longyearbyen and through our growing digital reach. As global attention on the region continues to intensify, the role of arts and culture in fostering understanding, connection, and resilience remains essential.
The 2025 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of our work throughout the past year, including:
A reflection from Artica Svalbard’s Director, Charlotte Hetherington – highlighting a year of growth, increased activity, and the evolving role of Artica within both the local community and wider international context.
Our expanded programme of events and activities – including 80 public events, workshops, and gatherings, from returning initiatives such as First Friday Coffee Club and Lantern Lectures to newer formats like FIKA and a growing range of creative workshops.
Residency programme developments – welcoming a diverse group of residents across artistic and research disciplines, alongside the continued development of independently funded residencies and a focus on longer, more sustainable stays.
NAARCA and international collaboration – ongoing work with the Nordic Alliance of Artists’ Residencies on Climate Action, including staff and residency exchanges, new collborations and the continued reach of the Testing Grounds podcast.
Community engagement and participation – with over 1,700 in-person attendees and continued collaboration with local partners including schools, researchers, and cultural institutions.
Digital growth and international reach – with significant increases in website traffic, online engagement, and global audiences engaging with Artica’s work.
Looking ahead to 2026 – including our 10th Anniversary programme, new collaborations, and continued development of our residency and public programme.
You can read the report online here: